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Functional Fitness for a Mind-Body Workout
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Yoga Journal's Energy Balance YogaYoga Journal's Energy Balance Yoga
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $5.93
My absolute favorite yoga DVD. Minimal instruction so you can focus on your body (not recommended for beginners). Multiple short workouts of varying energy levels to customize your workout, or do the whole thing for an intense routine. Tibetan bells and beach setting are the perfect background. Timeless.
Callanetics Classics 2 DVD SetCallanetics Classics 2 DVD Set
Ah, Callanetics. So amazingly effective, and protects delicate knees and backs. Get over the 80's aesthetic, embrace Callan's kooky Southern Belle-ballerina-drill-instructor style, and discover the brilliance of her work. SuperCallanetics is insanely effective, but learn the form first!
Jennifer Kries' Pilates Method: 3 Dimensional Toning/Precision Pilates/Perfect MixJennifer Kries' Pilates Method: 3 Dimensional Toning/Precision Pilates/Perfect Mix
Buy new: $35.99 / Used from: $23.39
Jennifer Kries is great at what she does. These three videos are beautifully designed, combining yoga, Pilates, and dance to provide workouts that use the body's full range of motion in all directional planes to provide a wonderful, integrated workout. Each is split into 20 min. segments for highly customizable options. The fun, four-limbed aerobic dance sections are a standout.
Kari Anderson: Angles, Lines & Curves, Vol. 2Kari Anderson: Angles, Lines & Curves, Vol. 2
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $8.20
This is the tape I go for when I want to feel toned, stretched AND relaxed. Kari adds her personal style to dance, yoga and Pilates-like movements to create a workout that both a fusion of traditions, and something graceful and unique.
Tantric Toning Workout with Stephanie de PhillipoTantric Toning Workout with Stephanie de Phillipo
Buy used from: $2.99
Well, Stephanie de Philipo's intense gaze and affected, hypnotic tone lacks natural spontaneity. That said, this is a fun, multidimensional workout with aerobic benefits. The affirmations and intentional movements from tai-chi, yoga and new-age spiritual motifs move through the elements of earth, air, fire and water, and can really improve your attitude.
Dance Off the Inches: Fat Burning JamDance Off the Inches: Fat Burning Jam
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $3.84
Yay! This is such a fun dance workout. You learn the steps in a separate section so when you do the workout, it eliminates the annoying, repetitive process of breaking down the steps, so the intensity level stays up, you stay sweaty, and have fun adding your own flavor to the moves. Fun!
Kundalini Yoga with Gurmukh [VHS]Kundalini Yoga with Gurmukh [VHS]
Buy used from: $1.89
Gurmukh leads you through the simple, straightforward, aerobic movements of this great Kundalini Yoga workout. Push yourself in mind and body and feel the sense of empowerment and accomplishment that Gurmukh is encouraging, letting you enjoy the meditation at the end that much more.
The Bar Method Body - Designer SculptingThe Bar Method Body - Designer Sculpting
Buy used from: $6.94
The Bar Method DVDs are in the genre of Callanetics and Lotte Berk - small, focused pulsing that targets large and small muscle groups to reshape your body. I prefer the Bar Method to Lotte Berk - I like the 45 min format and total body workout.
The Bar Method Body - Fat FreeThe Bar Method Body - Fat Free
Buy used from: $9.75
See above. Your booty will burn.
Crunch - Super SlimDown: Pilates Yoga BlendCrunch - Super SlimDown: Pilates Yoga Blend
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $6.50
Fun blend of ashtanga yoga sun salutations and Pilates to heat you up, tone your body and stetch you out. A little repetitive, but the movements are satisfying enough to stay with it.
Karen Voight - Yoga & SculptingKaren Voight - Yoga & Sculpting
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $3.00
I own many Karen Voight DVD's but this one is my favorite. More athletically oriented than mind-body-spirit, her form and instruction are superb. These are two of her most creative, enjoyable workouts.
Michelle Lemay's Spirit Flow: Alive in Your BodyMichelle Lemay's Spirit Flow: Alive in Your Body
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $6.00
A delicious stretch and light toning routine that I look forward to doing. Intended to "rebalance and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul," I find it gets the job done.
Classical Pilates Technique - The Complete Mat Workout Series English & Spanish (Modified Basic / Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Super Advanced)Classical Pilates Technique - The Complete Mat Workout Series English & Spanish (Modified Basic / Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Super Advanced)
Buy new: $15.49 / Used from: $8.99
Pure Pilates for every level. No-frills production, no music, just great instruction in the traditional Pilates method. Be inspired by the beautiful movements of the men and women demonstrating. Great Pilates video for guys.
Jennifer Kries: Hot Body Cool Mind - Level 1Jennifer Kries: Hot Body Cool Mind - Level 1
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $8.24
Purist may take issue with material appropriated from Eastern traditions, but my suburban self loves fusion workouts. Jennifer is a little too verbal and intellectual in her instruction, detracting from the effects of the workout, but there is so much variety and mind-body benefit, I don't care. A little of everything. Can't wait for level II.
Brazilian Dance Workout with Vanessa IsaacBrazilian Dance Workout with Vanessa Isaac
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $4.01
Fun, easy, samba dancing cardio. Joyful and invigorating.
Altheatized, Vol. 1: Funky Dance AerobicsAltheatized, Vol. 1: Funky Dance Aerobics
More fun dance cardio. Althea is great, likable instructor and the dancing is easy to follow and fun to do. Good music, nice cast, thumbs up.
Tighter Assets with Tamilee: Cardio BlastTighter Assets with Tamilee: Cardio Blast
Buy used from: $1.39
If your looking for a short cardio routine, this is a good one. Tamilee Webb is experienced and enthusiastic, encouraging attention to your core in all movements. Quick, fun workout.
Intensati: Intention and Power - A High Energy Workout for Body Mindand SoulIntensati: Intention and Power - A High Energy Workout for Body Mindand Soul
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $7.39
I find this workout to be a challenge to my balance and focus and I work up a great sweat. Integrating affirmations with the moves requires discipline to execute mindfully. Yes, a little strange to be chanting while you work out, but after a little giggling I began to feel the positive impact of this practice.