Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga Total Body Transformation and
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Whether you need to lose weight fast, get leaner, stronger, build core strength, transform your whole body or just want to find a fun, engaging new yoga style, welcome to Sadie’s world! You won’t get more benefits in less time with any other DVD! You don’t have to be a yoga pro to rock the second, more comprehensive yoga workout from this top NYC instructor and co-owner of The Fierce Club’s bestselling DVD series! It will give you a cardio, calorie-burning, muscle-building and opening workout that meets you right where you are, from beginner to advanced. You can pick your length and type of practice, as little as 5 minutes and up to 2 hours, depending on your mood and needs each day, and it will all make you stronger, leaner, and more flexible faster than most other styles! Like her first DVD, the 5-star Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga: Power Hour, this DVD, Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga: Total Body Transformation will give you everything you’re looking for in an at-home practice: a clear, dynamic and knowledgeable instructor, a whole-body weight loss, sculpting and strengthening in much less time than other yoga DVDs–every hour you spend in this practice is like doing 90 minutes of other styles!–and greater flexibility of body and mind. Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga a is a fun, core-centered style that takes the yoga poses and infuses them with more benefits, by using your core strength within and between each pose in a flowing, empowering dance from center that uses all the latest findings in stretch and strengthening technology to make you look and feel better, fast! With a Beginner’s Lesson and a Foundational Introduction, you’ll be able to start the practice right away start seeing results immediately. Let Sadie and her vibrant, transformative style work for you, as you reach all your fitness, mind/body health and self-esteem goals! more info
Amazing…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this DVD based on the strong reviews and watching some of Sadie’s youtube videos. This DVD has been simply amazing for me and my practice. I was looking for a yoga DVD that provided a workout for my body physically and mentally as well. This DVD provided both of those things for me and is well worth buying. Sadie is a great instructor that puts time and effort into her practice. While performing the flows in this DVD, I was always able to either check out her website or a website video for more information if I needed to. How many other DVD yoga instructors provide that type of service for no cost? That is what makes her amazing.
So far, I have done two of the workout sequences that she has provided on the video. The Core Transformer is a shorter sequence at about an hour, but feels to be about 30 to 45 minutes. The reminder is mostly a rest at the end so it does feel short. Still very effective. I usually do this sequence when I am short on time. The next one I have used is the Whole Body Sculpt sequence about 1 1/2 hours. Totally love this workout and it really gets the heart pounding and I am left feeling amazing afterward. Her technique is unique and I love the “Fists of Fire” that she uses to get the heart rate up. She also has a set of alternating Half Moon poses that I have never done before that I thoroughly enjoyed. This instruction will build your core muscles which can reflect on other aspects of a yoga practice.
Her kind words and personality add to the feel of this DVD and keeps me coming back for more day after day. I usually alternate with another DVD as to not overdue my love for this DVD and burn myself out.
) My level is about advanced beginner so there is some things on this DVD I have shied away from. I accidentally chose the Learning to Fly sequence on day and it was a little out of my league at my skill level. It has some interesting Crow poses that I just can’t do yet. Will have to work up to that one so there is some intermediate to advanced skill level contained.
Thank you for your DVD Sadie and your devotion to the practice. If you do get a chance, don’t hesitate to pick this one up. It doesn’t disappoint and it will leave you sweaty and hungry for more.
Well Done
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I haven’t even seen the WHOLE video yet. I have been doing sections of it. This is excellent and Sadie lives up to the reputation that you hear about. Background…..I have been in the Fitness industry for well over twenty years. I was a competitive bodybuilder and a high intensity personal trainer. This video is a well done piece that will work you head to toe. Thank you Sadie for your contribution to all of us!
A MUST FOR YOUR YOGA DVD LIBRARY
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I echo all the great sentiments written about Sadie and her instruction, this DVD is wonderful and a super boost if you’ve had other yoga DVDs and gotten bored with them. You’ll love this for a long time, I cannot wait until she puts out another!
wonderful
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I wish she had more dvd’s out because I love this dvd. I got a good sweat going and felt relaxed. I recommend this DVD if you are used to fitness yoga (yoga at a gym). Very challenging and interesting, not boring at all. Wonderful!
Just awesome!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My review for her other dvd really also sums up my feelings about this one as well. She is an excellent teacher full of fresh ideas and wisdom that really applies to a wide audience. You will get fit with this video! It’s a serious workout. If you aren’t sweating you aren’t doing it! I love the intensity and use of breath work. She really did well with this video. It’s professional and informative but is still kicking your asana in a fun way!
You rock Sadie!
This DVD rocks!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This dvd is the best Yoga dvd I have ever spent my money on. Sadie Nardini packs so much into this dvd. She could of made 5 or 6 dvds out of this one dvd. I highly recommend this dvd! You will not regret it. Also, check out Sadie Nardini’s book, “Road Trip Guide To The Soul”, her website at [...] and her many YouTube videos. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you Sadie!
massage student
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Being fairly new to yoga, but not to exercise, I find this workout with Sadie easy to follow and challenging. Out of all my yoga Cd’s, this is by far my favorite. I really feel like i have had a workout. The way she flows trough the poses is very strengthening for the whole body. it is helpful to me as a massage student with building my core strength and posture….thanks Sadie
Awesome!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love Sadie! I wake up each morning to her calm but energetic voice leading me through my morning “getting in touch with my day” ritual. At first I could barely make it through each section. I couldn’t believe how challenged I was! Now I, as I can see and feel my progress, I actually experience euphoria in my practice. I’m still challenged – I haven’t reached the full expressions of every pose. But that is terrific because it means that I have all that room to grow and improve as a yogi.
The fat is melting off my body (this is aided by the fact that I have also adopted a plant-based dietary life-style with a B-12 supplement and Flax seed for Omega 3). I can see the definition coming to my body and I no longer feel the horrible pain in my shoulders that used to plague me. I am amazed by how fast the weight is coming off and how fast the definition is setting in without doing crazy cardio work. These workouts combine a cardio challenge with strength training in a way that is deceptively slow and low-impact yet as delightfully effective as any high-impact program I have ever experienced.
Sadie’s DVD is well worth the money. I can hardly wait for the next one
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core strength
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I don’t have much experience with yoga videos. I bought this as an upgrade to the one that came with my mat. However, there are portions of it I can do and get a good workout, and there are portions that I am not yet able to pretzel myself into. Even if you’re not as bendy as Sadie you can still get a lot out of the workouts.
Power workout
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
If you’re looking for “power yoga,” you’ll probably love this workout. It *is* incredibly challenging, creative and varied, but despite the fact that there are yoga postures here, it doesn’t feel like yoga to me. I don’t mean to disparage Sadie or the practice. If a power workout is what you want, that’s great and this may be it. I prefer more of a mind-body-spirit practice, so this just isn’t for me. To each his or her own!
I had trouble keeping up with some of the cues. I was also a little worried about some of the moves – for example, “Shakti kicks.” If you’re not able to do these with complete control, it seems like you could really hurt yourself. Sadie is in fantastic condition, so even though I’m in ok shape, older (lol) me could in no way keep up with her! Again, it’s up to the practitioner to be aware of limitations and adjust accordingly, but Sadie is so enthusiastic it’s hard not to want to try to stick with it.
If you want a challenging workout, you might want to give this DVD a try. If you’re looking for a more balanced, more than physical practice, you may want to consider looking elsewhere.
LOVE it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Awesome practice! There have been some good reviews,so I won’t repeat the layout and all.I can sum it up in three words-challenging,relaxing, and invigorating.I look forward to more of Sadie!
Unique, vigorous style
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Sadie has developed her yoga practice into a unique vigorous style that flows continuously from one asana to the next, always moving, always changing. This DVD offers a sweat-inducing workout of a yoga practice that WILL help you lose weight. If you can stay focused throughout, it is also a great yoga practice, but the pace is a challenge, at least for me. She also offers an interesting set of wall exercises towards the end. The production quality of this DVD is better than most yoga video material. I reach for this one on the days when I feel like I’ve got energy to burn and want to feel completely wrung out by the end of my practice. I would NOT reach for this DVD on a day when I need a contemplative, meditative practice, or a soothing, restorative practice.
Sweat Dripping Yoga
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Whew! What a workout. I ordered this video last week and got it Monday. I’ve did 2 workouts on the DVD and I was wringing wet when I was done.
For the last 20 years I’ve been doing kickboxing, weight training and running. But at my age, those type of workouts are killing me. I recently hurt my back and felt like I was 90. It’s my fault. I never did any stretching so my back was eventually ready to go out. I knew I had to get back into yoga again. I was a serious yogi for 6 years but I let it go to the wayside in favor of more aggressive workouts.
I first bought a beginner Rodney Yee video to get me back into the groove. Then I read one of the reviewers rave about Sadie. They were spot on.
This gal is fabulous. Wonderful voice and a great teacher. There is a section in the DVD where you can turn off the music. I did. It helped me concentrate with her cues.
This is not a beginners tape. You really need to know the yoga postures before you venture into this territory.
My suggestions to get the most out of this DVD. Watch the entire thing before you start the workout. Have a towel handy and plenty of water. I had so much sweat dripping on my face I could barely see! If you have a small place like I do, clear the room before you start the workout and turn off your phone and email. I say this because you really need to focus on the workout and focus on your body.
I’m on a nothing but yoga workout routine for the next 90 days. I already feel taller (back is no longer hurting me) and my joints are starting to loosen up.
I HIGHLY recommend this DVD to any serious yogi or baby boomer like me who wants a different workout. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to the kickboxing or heavy weights again. This workout is it for me. I can tell you if you watch your food intake and do the workouts on a regular basis you’ll see a kickass body. I’m already starting to see a reduction in cellulite (no kidding).
Sadie – my dear you rock!
Not My Favorite
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I had been using Rodney Yee’s videos Yoga Burn and Power Yoga: Total Body workout before purchasing this. This is very different. Although as challenging as Power Yoga: Total Body, the style just did not suit me as much. Rodney’s cues are concise and to the point… Sadie adds some “motivation” with hers. Some of the poses feel awkward to me, and not in a good, “this is working my muscles out” kind of way. For instance the high lunge where the back foot is kept arched for an eternity rather than being grounded as is more common in yoga; that one gave me an awful foot cramp. The chair pose hugging in and out gave me a back cramp. There are a lot of crunches. I think having done more traditional yoga, I just did not get into this one. I still use the video once in a while, with lukewarm enthusiasm. All that being said, this video might suit someone else’s exercise personality perfectly.
Great Workout
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I think this is a great yoga DVD. Works your whole body. Easy to follow as long as you are familiar with the poses.
You can work the parts of the body you want. You can get restore and detox sections. It is a rewarding practice.
There is a lot of balance work. Balancing is not my strong suit but I have noticed significant improvement since I have started using this DVD. You can work up to two hours which helps build stamina and endurance. This will give you more than an hour class will.
My yoga instructor makes us hold the poses for quite some time. And, that has made a difference in the physical makeup of my body. But, using this DVD helps you build up power also. It is a great substitute for class if you need one.
Finally, a challenging yoga DVD!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I own many yoga and pilates DVDS and this is the first one that comes close to taking an actual in-person class. There are great explanations that help you self-correct your posture and it actually challenges you. Even the relaxation series is challenging. Its great because you can select different workout series to suit your goals- relax, hip openers, etc. This makes me wish I could take classes with her! This is definitely not for beginners which thrills me since most DVDs seem to be too simple for someone who has been practicing for awhile.
A whole new yoga!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Sort of a harmonious fusion between kundalini and vinyasa yoga. I can’t bear to do any of my other yoga workouts – I feel like this was made for me! I even look forward to attempting the more difficult poses. You can mix and match the different routines to suit your timeframe/state of mind/physical needs. Definitely recommended for the intermediate yoga practitioner.
Hope for a Beginning Yogini
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Let me first start this out by saying that I have only been doing yoga for about 6 months. I was introduced to it in P90X, and afterward, I decided I wanted more so I began to explore other yoga DVD options (Yee, Kest, Baptiste, Corne, Shiva Rea), since it is very hard for me to get to a class. In the process of searching, I came across this DVD in Amazon. I explored Sadie’s website and youtube page. As I began to make some headway with my own yoga practice, I decided to order it. And wow! It is fantastic.
Sadie is a great teacher and she really gives beginners good instruction and hope that they can progress. This is not just a workout that I do, it’s a workout that I grow with. I love the “seeds” of yoga that I am sewing here and how I am growing.
Other things I like:
-There are 12 different yoga segments and 5 premixed practises – something, no matter how much time you have.
-As mentioned, the teaching is awesome and there are lots of modifications to help beginners reach their potential
-Sadie’s voice is very soothing, and relaxing. Even though she talks a lot, it is more assuring that bothersome like some other DVDs I have watched
-I love her own take on “flow” yoga – fists of fire, especially. And I love the Shatki kicks
A wonderful, challenging workout!
Great variety and value!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I first learned of Sadie through her informative yoga videos on Youtube. That lead me to her web site ([...]) and this wonderful DVD. Some of the many things I like about the DVD are the pacing (not too slow or fast), the way the movements flow together, her clear instruction and calm voice. When I practice I find that by body builds heat, develops strength, flexibility and awareness.
As a busy mom with two jobs I rarely get the opportunity to go to a yoga class during the week, so I rely on yoga videos/DVDs to motivate me to squeeze in a yoga practice at home. Most of the other yoga tapes and DVDs in my collection have only one set routine which I learn and then get bored with. I’m happy to say that this is not the case with Sadie’s DVD. I can customize my yoga practice by either choosing one of several complete yoga workouts, or I can piece one together for myself by choosing whichever sequences I feel like my body needs. The days where I have a shorter time to practice I might choose a warm up sequence and then the chest or hip opening sequence. I love the variety the DVD offers and feel motivated to practice yoga more often. Thank you Sadie!!!
only for the more advanced yoga practitioner
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
While this DVD is a good one, I only gave it three stars because it is definately for the more advanced yoga practioner. She does not show ways to modify the poses and it’s nearly impossible to get into most of the poses if you are not already strong and flexible. I’ve been doing yoga, though not daily, for several years but there were several poses I couldn’t even begin to do. I would only recommend this video if you want to take your yoga to a higher, more challenging level.
Transformative!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this DVD to get back into yoga after a year off (and after too much holiday food). I’d never exercised with a DVD before and was skeptical, but Sadie is amazing. Some of her sequences are more advanced than I am (I can’t do inversions of any sort) but you can pick and choose from different shorter sections that allow for a gentler learning experience. I think another reviewer listed the available DVD selections.
Sadie has developed a challenging routine that kicks your butt but stays true to yoga (albeit rigorous yoga). No karate kicks or dancing here. One amazing thing is how Sadie shows you new ways to move into poses. I’ve always had trouble with standing poses (warrior I & II, e.g.) and my previous instructors used a sequence of movements leading to standing poses that I always found difficult. With Sadie, I realized that I don’t need a block to do Utthita Trikonasana, and I’ve only had the DVD for 4 days. I would never have even considered trying this before. She offers advice on modifying positions if you’re ‘building strength’ (a nice way of saying you’re sort of out of shape/inflexible, like me). If you need a ton of guidance for modifying positions, this may not be the best DVD for you. I’m an advanced beginner and have some knowledge of how to go easy and not overextend myself, but some of her poses are quite advanced and injury would be possible without proper caution. That said, her sequences are really transformative and body-changing. You do burn fat/calories – this is an aerobic workout. I can’t recommend this DVD enough.
Excellent DVD
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been practicing yoga since November 2009 and am by no means an advanced student. This video is PERFECT for me! It’s very challenging, but I know enough of the basic moves that I can do them and not feel left behind. I know over time I’ll be able to do the more advanced poses and I love having a DVD that lets me grow. This is such a bargain-you get 5 different workouts in one video. I recommend this to every yoga student I know!
Wonderful Art
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Watching Sadie flow through this video is art work at it’s finest. I have learned how to do several different poses differently, and with greater ease. I only wish I’d found her sooner. She is a yoga artist!
Excellent!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I love this core yoga dvd. I usually go to a power vinyasa flow yoga class, and this dvd is very similar to the class. An excellent workout!! There are times when Nardini is not fast enough with the cues, but it is still possible to keep up. VERY challenging!
Great instruction. Good pace.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am a yoga instructor and own a yoga studio in West Asheville, NC. I have tons of DVDs and many I watch once and never watch them again. But THIS one I will use again and again. The poses are challenging enough for a non-beginner and Sadie’s instructions are well done so even if you are trying something for the first time, you won’t injure yourself getting there. The pace is excellent, not too slow to be boring but not too fast to be injurious or confusing. Her words are clear and concise and encouraging without being preachy. I highly recommend this DVD to intermediate practitioners that want a challenge and wish to deepen their practice.