Kundalini Yoga for Energy & Super Radiance! ALL LEVELS - with Ana Brett and Ravi Singh

This dvd does seem to have more variety of exercises than what's on their other dvds but I like it for that reason, as so many of the typical kundalini exercises are found and are repeated on their other workouts. My main critique of the disc however is in the pre set workouts. The longest workout coming up at 1:40 min. has far too many repeated kriyas. I get it; repetition is how one builds both physical and psychological endurance and strength but it just felt like a lazy approach here and left me feeling cheated after completing it. A few different kriyas would have really been appropriate in my opinion.Yes it's more modern fusion-type music, yes Ana went back closer to her natural blonde hair and likes to wear her long fun ponytail (who cares?!!!)and yes it's no longer a blank white set but maybe it's for production reasons or maybe they wanted something cheerier to look at and our eyes are supposed to be closed remember?Ravi and Ana have unique personalities but are very dedicated to teaching Kundalini and people need to get over their intolerance and prejudices. This is supposed to be about ones spiritual journey not judgement. I think when some people are feeling challenged physically or otherwise they focus on the wrong things....

I believe this is the #1 Kundalini DVD series out there. This DVD definitely renergizes and gives you a bright spark. I discovered this Kundalini Yoga Series by Ana Brett and Ravi Singh on Amazon about 2 years ago and it is incredible. I have been doing casual yoga of various sorts here and there via DVD and at the (Hatha, Kripalu, etc.) over the years but this series by Ana Brett and Ravi Singh fundamentally changed my approach to wellness, fitness, personal growth and outlook on life. I was totally new to Kundalini Yoga and, frankly, a but skeptical about it since it has some "unusual" moves and poses and chanting compared to other forms of exercise and Yoga I have done at the gym and via DVDs. Now I see the power of Kundalini via Ana and Ravi "technology" that integrates physicality, mindfulness, and spirit. It is not easy at first - but that is the point. You do what you can, dot judge yourself and you reap massive benefits. I progressed quite rapidly from things I felt were impossible but worth trying to not so hard to challenging to "not hard any more". I feel GREAT every single time I complete a DVD - -my mood, my body, my creativity, my stress, my mind clarity, my stamina, etc. Its truly amazing. The key to reaping these benefits is to not get caught up in saying "this is weird" but to say "just try it and see how you feel". Incredibly fit and wise people did this type of yoga and meditation hundreds and thousands of years ago as a regular regime but Western society has somehow made it non-traditional and inaccessible. Many other types of Yoga focus too much on the body and physicality and don't see the mind, body, spirit interconnection like Ravi and Ana. Ravi and Ana make it so accessible - combining direction on how to do the poses and breathwork and sounds (mantras) that vibrate your body to heal it, strengthen it and give new clarity. Ana demonstrates the poses (don't be intimidated by how easy she makes things look - just do your best is what I found) and Ravi and Ana explain the physiological basis of how each pose affects your glands, nervous system, muscular system. Brain and energy and spirit. Ravi has amazing poetry sprinkled in to make it just a beautiful relaxing experience (even though its quite physical!). The production is very professionally done -- different angles, alternatives if you have certain issues or challenges, music editing, pacing, etc. I totally recommend any of Ana Brett and Ravi Singh's DVD's to anyone whether you do Yoga already or not. It can truly take your fitness to another level along with your outlook on life. Good luck! Kundalini Yoga Meditation for Beginners & Beyond

I did this dvd this morning and I must say that it reminds me of as someone here said "old school kundalini yoga" One reviewer said that this dvd is not what he/she is used to. I say that this dvd is like what you see in the kundalini yoga manuals and I think that RaviAna toned it down a bit so as not to overwhelm viewers. For example, in most kriyas, squats are done sitting all the way down on your heels and coming up. Rarely are squats done half way, usually that is a modification. To do them the traditional ky way, you can put a rolled yoga mat under your heels and make sure that your feet are forward and not out to the side. Also the Har kicks are usually shuffle bounces. I modified these exercises and you can too depending on your abilities. Also with the har kicks, RaviAna didn't mention that Har is pronounced "hud". If you say it quickly it sounds like "hudda" with the tongue striking the top of the mouth.I loved, loved the Radiance salutations. This is actually an intermediate meditation. The music for the salutation is the Jap Sahib which is one of the Sikh morning prayers. It is a Bani (prayer)that describes the many characteristics of God (nameless, formless). When doing this kriya, try to keep the rhythm by bowing (third eye on the floor or pillow)on the Namastang or the namo words. I have bad knees so I put a blanket between my bum and thighs. I also have tight shoulders so I use a strap to pull my arms up. Loved it.The tiger claws exercise was the hardest thing I have done in awhile. I wanted to stop but I kept say to myself "victory, victory" This gave my brain something to do to block out the pain. What happens in long exercises like this is that your soul takes over and after awhile you don't feel your arms and your mind stops complaining, but you can't stop not even for a second. This is the beauty of kundalini yoga to push you further than you thought you could. I once had to do Sat Kriya for 31 minutes, never thought I could do it, but I did!!To the disappointed reviewers who say that this is not kundalini yoga, I suggest that if your complete exposure to this yoga is through RaviAna dvds, then go the 3HO web site and find a ky teacher in your area. Get out of the house and experience Kundalini yoga live!My only minuses on the dvd were the mantra music. I didn't like them so I downloaded Snatam Kaur's version of Har Gobinday. It's free at spiritvoyage/mp3 downloads. Also there is an Adi Shakti song is by Sada Sat Kaur. You can download it at omstream. My new favorite Adi Shakti song is by Sat Purkh Kaur called "Jai Ma". It ends with the Adi Shakti mantra. You can download it at kriteachings. There is also a video that shows the celestial communication (arm/hand movements) that go with this mantra. Simply beautiful. Otherwise great dvd. Get it you will love it!

This is another great workout from Ana and Ravi. I think that this DVD and Yoga beauty body really bring the glow and the beaty from inside to the outside. I own the latter DVD too and I tend to use Energy&Super radiance when I am on my period.Actually I have been looking for something appropriate during that specific period of the month and found that almost all exercises in this DVD can be done effortlessly without having to think if I had put my legs to high. There is only one exercise where Ana is on the floor and the legs go high in the air but even that exercise seems quite alright during a monthly period. Highly recommended!

In my opinion, Ana & Ravi give the best representation of Kundalini Yoga because they have made it modern. You get the total body fitness you are looking for as you get your spiritual/emotional needs met!This one leaves me glowing! Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! I am so struck by so many things about Ana and Ravi's DVDs.....they differ from so many fitness approaches because they are just so much FUN while offering an excellent workout for the body and mind. Actually, I used to almost think of them as a guilty pleasure -" can it really be this much fun to get fit and take care of my body and mind?", but now I see the results in how great I feel, physically and mentally - they are so much fun and also so effective!

..but i know many people who like ravi & ana will love this as much as their other dvd's. i just didnt like the cardio section (it felt a bit too much llike aerobics at times!) & i just didnt feel it affected me spiritually & energetically as some of their other dvd's do. but that doesnt mean that other people wont like it!

Brilliant, feel amazing after doing this. The best way ive found for creating a gorgeous body, relaxed happy mind without being over strenuous. Highly recommend

This routine is ok but I didn't like this as much as the Ana & Ravi 'Fat Free Yoga' which was my first Kundalini DVD. It's true the camera work is a bit dodgy in places and I don't like the artificial background, however as always Kundalini Yoga makes me feel great and I was glad to get a new routine to try. If you haven't tried any of their recordings I would advise to start with 'Fat Free Yoga' - after that you may be hooked like me and want to get all of them ;)