Heart Flow Vinyasa Yoga Beginner Intermediate Advanced a
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An alignment focused, heart centered, Anusara Vinyasa Flow Yoga practice that emphasizes body alignments that open the heart.
Ishwari Gonnot is a certified Anusara Yoga teacher. She has been practicing and teaching yoga since 1992. She has been studying with John Friend since 1995. She is known for the way she inspires her students to connect deeply into their hearts while playfully challenging them to exceed themselves and realize their own greatness.
Heart Flow Yoga is flowing with Grace by saying yes to the whole magical spectrum of life. It is a willingness to be aware of all parts of ourselves-the light and the dark, the full rainbow of sensation, perception, emotion, and thought. To be in the flow is to look at whatever arises with freshness and freedom. It is simply to open our hearts with love to the present moment without clinging or pushing. Heart Flow Yoga is accepting the world and ourselves as we are, and then responding with love.
Heart Flow Yoga is one of many videos at MyYogaVideo.com that have multiple sound tracks. You can choose between two instructional styles, detailed or asana timing only, and you can choose your music from several beautiful tracks (or none). This video is a multi level yoga practice for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced yogis. In the detailed instructionalsound track you are often presented with pose options for each level. Choose the option that fits you best and hold the pose only as long as you can keep the integration.
Video clips can be viewed at MyYogaVideo.com
***Practice DVD***: after you have listened to the detailed instructional sound track you switch to the asana timing sound track. This helps you get into the body through your yoga practice and out of your critical mind. This DVD also lets you choose the beautiful music that inspires you today …
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Straight forward anuara yoga class
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just finished viewing this class. It is a very straight forward anusara yoga class with lots of instruction. You can view a clip to get a feel for the class. The poses, as memory serves me are:
arm raises 3x, lunges, cobra, cobra with hands clasped behind back, down dog, up dog, triangle to balancing triangle, bird of paradise, warrior 1, warrior 2, standing head to knee forward stretch, half moon to half moon holding foot, pigeon, pigeon with one or both arms over head, pigeon hold foot, half or full frog, bow, bridge, upward facing bow 2x with variation for advanced students, bound angle, half forward bending, meditation, relaxation. The poses listed are not in the order practiced on the dvd but as I remember them. The practice itself runs about 60 minutes. This is a slow flow with no vinyasa in between poses. Anusara yoga is not big on sun salutations.
There are up to 3 variations for most of the poses. The class starts with the anusara invocation with the words on the screen.
Overall a nice short sweet class for days when you don’t have 90 minutes for a class. A more comprehensive anusara class would be Jennifer Lynn’s flow yoga dvd.
The camera work is a little funky during some of the forward bending poses, but I am assuming that the camera person assumed you wouldn’t be looking at the screen at that point and therefore shot a snail coming out of its shell. Also during savasana, they included out takes where the teacher and director (I guess) were messing around. Again they assumed that you would not notice this because you are lying down, eyes closed. At the end of the class, the camera work was very bad aa it blurred and panned across flowers to settle on a flower instead of the actors. Interesting choice.
I look forward to doing this tomorrow and I will let you know how I felt afterwards. I gave it 5 stars because it has a very peaceful and spiritual feeling which I like in yoga classes. If you are looking for a very active sweaty class, then this is not the dvd for you.
UPDATE: I did this class and it is deceptively challenging becuause of the long holds. I felt great afterwards. A well cued and instructed anusara yoga class. Wish there were more of these on the market. I have John Friend’s 3 live dvds, but those were more about HIM than the yoga. This dvd was pure yoga and bliss, indeed!
My favorite yoga DVD, great quality and easy to follow
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am new to yoga, and have been trying several different forms of yoga and instructional materials recently to find one that works for me. I have found this video to be excellent. It is easy to follow and Ishwari is a great teacher. While she shows the extent of how far/flexible the advianced practitioners can be, it is not intimidating, and I have been able to follow the pace well. I also like the option of being able to select the music.
in love with yoga
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The Heart Flow Yoga is kinda like a “B” movie yoga video. The audio is a little off. The volume goes up and down and it dosen’t flow. If you want anusara yoga it would be best to use someone that studied under John Friend.
Way too slow for me
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I bought this thinking that this would be a really challenging disc. It is not. The instructor is not a native English speaker, and I find her voice annoying. But all this would not matter if only the routine were interesting. The poses are slow in coming and held for a long time. I kept on thinking, “Ok. Now we finished the warm-up. The interesting, challenging sequence is about to start.” But it never did. Nice scenery in the woods though. And the music is the same as Maril Hadidi’s which is execellent.
Spiritual and physical
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great DVD. Gonnot blends spiritual and physical aspects of yoga so as to reflect the true essence of yoga. Several options are presented in order to keep beginners to advanced practitioners satisfied. Careful thought has been given to the sequence of poses and counterposes. Finally, the ability to vary music background is a real bonus. For those who prefer vinyasa yoga, this hatha approach offers a little more time to “marinate” the pose and become one with them. I definitely recommend this DVD even though I usually prefer vinyasa routines.
The Service that Ishwari Provides is Simply the Best
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For anyone reading these words, I highly encourage you to connect with the quality of humble Inspiration that Ishwari Gonnot brings to Life.
As an Investment Philanthropist who facilitates heartfelt funding for multi-million and multi-billion dollar humanitarian projects, I have come to recognize the profound power of inner peace in practice and it has been my honor to learn from Ms. Gonnot for more than two years now.
Clearly, her DVD is a wise use of one’s time and energy, and I hope that you and everyone you love will be forever blessed by choosing (ideally, through your Intuition) to link up with this permanently empowering resource.
Lovely to see good Anusara on video.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Ishwari Gonnat is a long-time Anusara practitioner (according to her site and John Friend’s) and it shows. The flow here is very slow – poses are held for quite a while and I love that. The instruction, though not as complete as you would get in a good Anusara class (that kind of detail doesn’t make for good video I fear), is much better than you get in the average yoga media. The sequence is quite nice – strong on the standing poses, even returning to them toward the end; delightful pigeon etc. Gonnat’s form is terrific, just as you’d expect from Anusara.
I’ve been doing yoga for a long, long time and have done some years of Anusara classes. I’m glad to see more and more available on DVD, including John Friend’s Omega series and Elena Brower’s recent releases. For some newish to yoga I’d advise starting with a Friend or a Brower. But Ishwari’s practice is just swell if you have some experience behind you.
really good to make you feel good!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
hey, this is good. nice yoga movements for the body, heart, soul, and all the rest of whatever there might be. a nice pace of vinyasa and enjoyable music. enjoy and have fun with this dvd! hut ab!!!2324
from the heart
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am not a “yoga” person, however, I have experienced yoga with what I would term very gifted instructors. Ishwari is one of those people. She has a presence and sense about her purpose and gift to her students that is hard describe, but if you have ever had the fortune to be around her, then you know what I mean. She has heart! It comes across in the video. The music option is great too. I highly recommend the DVD. Steve B. – California (Ah Ho!)
I recommend this practice with Ishwari Gonnot…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The pace & vibe of this practice is great…strong & flowing with options for different modifications/levels in each posture. I didnt look at the clock once, (which is a great sign during a home dvd yoga practice)! Ishwari is a gifted teacher,and yogini teaching from a place of heartfelt authenticity,and experience. I recommend this dvd for anyones yoga library… Jai Yoga!
Video Clip
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RVVRHFGYC0GQK This is a video clip from the actual DVD. The musical track is one the the choices. The instructors voice track is the detailed choice (the other is less detailed and basically keeps the timing).
Lovely practice for Intermediate/Advanced
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
As others have noted here, Ishwari is a gifted instructor. Her detailed attention to body dynamics is consistent throughout the practice, and if you don’t like that level of detail, you can choose the option of having the poses simply prompted. Her instruction is motivating and engaging, and gently reflects the spiritual nature of her practice, without being pushy. She also has a sweet, soothing voice with a great accent. While it is true that the three practitioners demonstrate different levels of difficulty, I disagree that this DVD is suitable for a true beginner; a basic familiarity with the asanas is a prerequisite here. It is, however, a great DVD for intermediate students who want to approach some of the more advanced poses, because Ishwari continues her detailed instruction through the transitions, for example, when going from bound side angle to bird of paradise. The missing star is for the abrupt edits between the musical selections which I found distracting; otherwise I’d have given this one the full 5. To be fair, there are 4 different musical options, and I’ve only listened to one of them so far, so the editing might be better with the other options…
Simply fabulous!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great video for anyone wanting to experience Anusara yoga.
The sequence moves at a good pace and offers two or three options for almost every pose so you can chose how deep to go depending on your physical capability or energy level that day. I also love the option of choosing from four different music styles or no music at all.
The teacher and models are all beautiful to look at and the setting is very peaceful. I would highly recommend it.
provided a great introduction to Anusara style yoga
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This DVD was the first Anusara style yoga DVD I ever purchased. The DVD is approximately 73 minutes long. There is a short mediation and a decent amount of time for savasana (final resting pose). The flow is on the slow side (as compared to vinyasa or ashtanga style yoga), but there are some poses that are on this DVD that are definitely of an intermediate to advance nature. One example of this is the back bend. A beginner can simply do a version of a back bend appropriate for themselves, or do a full back bend and extend a leg in the air, or do a back bend place a hand on the thigh on the same side and then come up to standing from the back bend. Overall, the instruction is good and music is nice. You do not need to be an expert yogi/yogini to get through this DVD, but some of the poses will make you wish you were more experienced if you are a beginner. Any skill level can try this DVD but some poses my not have a brand new beginner level of modification/adjustment for some of the poses.
Great Yoga DVD! Highly Recommended.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great video for anyone interested in a good solid yoga workout. Its both for those familiar with Anusara Yoga and those that want a great introduction to the style. I plan to use this DVD to fill in days when I am traveling and away from my local studio.
At first I wasn’t sure about the DVD but changed my mind after doing the yoga
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
at first it seemed easy and boring and long (just watching it) but when I actually did it, it was fun, great, challenging at times and perfect for what I was looking for. A good one hour of yoga. I really liked the way she progressed from one pose to the other (once I started to do the yoga). This and Eric Schiffman’s famous DVD are my favorites… when I can’t go to a yoga class (this even more since it’s more intermediate)
A yoga DVD that works for everyone!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been practicing yoga for over a decade and I finally found in the Heart Yoga Flow DVD the perfect balance between a deep knowledge of physical alignment with really clear and precise direction and an inspiring spiritual theme that is carried out throughout the class. Hearing the teacher’s French accent and the words she chooses is really conducive to a state of expansion and I feel totally rejuvenated each time I use this DVD practice.
Also, I like the fact that there are 4 different music tracks. Some days I am feeling mellow and I choose the music that is soft and mystical. Other days when I feel that I need to wake up, I choose the more upbeat track with a more active rhythm.
I am at a point in my practice where I need to hear the full instruction track; however, as I continue practice regularly I assume I will be able to try the timing only option where the instructions are less detailed. I can’t wait to try the more advance versions when I get stronger and more open with regular practice. Basically I feel that I found a yoga DVD that really works for me and that I will never get tired of listening and practicing again and again and again choosing from all these different options and tracks. My frozen shoulder is already feeling much better. I am grateful for this DVD.
Yoga into the deep
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I recently had the beautiful opportunity to have taken Ishwari’s retreat in Tulum, Mexico last year and know that the depth and breadth of her knowledge around Anusara yoga is a great foundation upon which to build a yoga practice. Her teaching style is playful and organic while still maintaining a solidness to it. That said, even if you want to refrain from pushing yourself the extra bit that is required of growth, Ishwari’s steadiness will help you go there. And now it’s all on video! Because, let’s face it, no matter how enlightened we are sometimes we just don’t want to have to go outside in the 50 degree morning chill. Sometimes, practicing yoga in pajamas with the heat on is all you need to get the day started right.
So so
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I am completly agree with the reviews I saw before to buy this Dvd, the quality is not good, but I wanted to give him an opportunity to be Anusara program. I do not recommend you to buy it.
The spirit of yoga in its best
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I actually am a student of Ishwari. So as soon I heard about her DVD I got it. I love her style, her presence and her radiance. I also love the Anusara method. After trying all the different styles, I found that this is the most in depth yoga and there is so much heart. No wonder that Anusara is becoming the fastest growing yoga style in the world: It’s all about love, life affirming and beauty. Now I get to have that spirit in my living room every day with this DVD and it’s literally contagious!