Sara Ivanhoe's 20 Min Yoga Makeover - Flat Abs [DVD]

I fell in love with Sara's upbeat style, her tips for newbies and safe yoga routines in Natural Journey's 'Yoga Makeover Buns.' I also like her in Yoga for Dummies and Beyond Basic Yoga for Dummies. I bought this DVD based on my experience with her as an instructor and also these reviews. I get the impression this is the last one filmed of the 5 (or is it 6?) DVDs in the Yoga Makeover series. She must be exhausted as she seems just going through the motions ...listless, disconnected. The workout I give a 'C'. I don't get her typical useful tips, which make the workout safe for the beginner and advanced beginner. Therefore, I think this is safest for the intermediate yogini. Mostly, its a bummer she missed some really good yoga poses for abs, and instead we get her 'yogic bike' and 'namaste sit-up'...lol...moves she co-opted which aren't really yoga at all. I'd get Yoga Zone's abs workouts, for a better, more well-instructed, abs workouts.

This yoga practice is fairly easy and flows nicely from one pose to another. I use it as a cool down after more intense workouts or by itself when I'm feeling stressed. I honestly don't think it's very effective at getting your abs in shape, but it does provide excellent stretching after a more strenuous abdominal workout. (I like the abs workouts in Tamilee Webb's I Want That Body dvd). The reason I gave this dvd five stars is because the practice is very relaxing, yet invigorating! Sara Ivanhoe ends the routine with a mudra, or yoga hand gesture, to "seal in the practice." I was suprised at how good I feel by the time we get to the mudra, and I love the way I feel when I'm done. Unlike so many other workout dvds I've purchased, this one doesn't just collect dust. I use it over and over.

I like this DVD. It starts with a stretch in obliques and works your upper and lower abs. Alls the moves are yoga moves and the breathing is accordingly. Sara keeps reminding you to inhale and exhale at the right time.There are a couple challenging moves.However, the DVD is exactly 18 min excluding her two min talk.I expected a bit more of workout than talk.Overall, worth for the $10.00 if you follow it regularly.

This is a great workout for the abs in 20 minutes. This is a challenging routine that is not for the very beginner. Using this video everyday will give you a tighter stomach. There are a couple poses that are shown in full strength that are very challenging for the intermediate practitioners, that rely on major arm strength. This is a great video for people who want to work out but don't have much time. Also see sara ivanhoes other 20 minute videos.

I really like sara Ivanhoe so I bought this after I'd been doingher hips and thighs video. This one is alright but I get thesame exersizes on my pilates dvd I wanted more yoga moves. It'sstill a good workout but I like her others better.

I had never done yoga and decided to try it after talking with a friend who loves it. I bought a couple of Sara's videos and I love them!

This is a good work out video on your abs. You burn fat and calories while challenging new poses, while improving flexibility.

Sara is an excellent teacher and never gets annoying.