Warrior Workout: Kundalini Yoga

KY Warrior WorkoutTune-in:0:0:36 Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo and MeditationWarm-Ups:0:3:26 Stomach Grind0:5:16 Spine Flex while sitting on knees0:7:23 Forearm Plank Pose0:9:00 Spine Flex while sitting on knees (second time)0:12:32 Flex back and forward with legs straight out in front0:14:34 Hold one straight leg out and up with hand while doing breath of fire (one side at a time)0: 18:56 Frog Pose0:20:12 Crow Pose with breath of fire0:21:26 Butterfly Pose0:23:18 Meditate with legs straight out in front, arms supporting in back0:23:50 Bridge Pose Up & Down slowly with the breath0:26:46 Relaxation0:27:30 Rolling with bent kneesWarrior Workout #1:0:27:37 Walking in place with knees and arms raised0:29:25 Down dog, heels up, plank, up dog series0:32:12 Seated with one hand on knee, opposite arm out to the side (one side at time)0:35:12 Seated with legs open, spine forward and back0:36.21 Seated with legs open, press hands down into floor0:37:12 Frog Pose0:38:24 Kneeling on heels to kneeling upright, up and down0:39:30 Down dog on fingers and toes with breath of fire0: 40:46 Rest on stomach, chin on hands0: 41: 16 Lie on stomach, arms stretched back on floor, move pelvis up and down0:42: 31 Rest on stomach, chin on hands0:42: 57 One-legged bow pose while rocking on stomach (one leg at a time)0:44: 32 Double-legged bow pose while rocking on stomach0:45:23 Relax on stomach moving hips back and forth followed by child's pose0: 45:53 On back, legs and head up 6 inches, staring at toes, with breath of fire0: 47: 30 On back, lift arms then legs, put down legs then arms with in-and-out breath (double legs at first, then single legs, one side at a time)0: 50 :25 Rolling with knees bentWarrior Workout #2:0:50:46 Stand up and sit down without arms0: 52:00 Stand, lift knees up with hand laced behind the back0: 53:22 Stand on toes and lift arms overhead, hands spread with breath of fire0: 54: 19 Stand, lift knees up with hands on shoulders, and lifting elbows0: 55:45 Stand on toes and lift arms overhead, hands spread with breath of fire0: 56:49 Seated, legs crossed, elbow back in fists, and punch one arm out at time with breath of fire0: 58: 58 Seated, legs crossed, lace hands in front, and twist side to side with breath of fire1: 01: 13 Seated on heals, lions breath, breath of fire (tongue out)Deep Relaxation:1: 04: 20 On back, arms and feet out to the sideChant Meditation:1: 07: 18 Har-Har-Har-HarClosing Prayer:1: 13: 51 Long Sat, Brief Nam, and dedications1:14:47 EndThe workout is demonstrated by Ana while Ravi narrates in voice over format. This is typical of most RaviAna productions. Those who are RaviAna fans will also appreciate this practice. It is one of their more strenuous productions; however, so I recommend that beginners do this workout in parts and take advantage of recommended modifications. More experienced practitioners of intermediate level or higher will likely be able to complete the entire workout along with Ana. It's possible that more advanced students will find some beneficial challenge, as well.The setting is bright and music typical of the era for RaviAna productions. It was an enjoyable workout that can provide benefit for bone density and strength development, especially for the upper body. Practitioners would find value in performing the workout in parts or in its entirety. This practice is a nice addition to a RaviAna collection, offering variety from other their workouts, and building strength using kundalini focus and asanas.

I believe this is the #1 Kundalini DVD out there. 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 (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 bought this DVD based solely on reading other purchaser's reviews. I wont do that again!I have been doing various kinds of yoga for the past 8 years, but have never seen anything like this. I realise that the premise of yoga is to move with your breath, but this took 'breathing' to a whole other level. I found all the 'fire breathing' and jerking backwards and forwards excessive not to mention ridiculous.If you are into standard yoga practice steer clear of this one, if you are up for something a little freaky then enjoy!

I agree with the reviewers who said this is a tough workout. It is. But as a relative new yoga/fitness enthusiast, I would say it is most definitely do-able.One thing I would suggest is, don't have a mental block. There will be a few poses you will find difficult, but the truth is, anyone with even a little fitness, or a little courage will manage over 90% of the poses.And the beauty of it is, those poses that feel almost impossible to do get easier and easier with every attempt. So whatever your fitness level, age or experience, try it with an open mind. Try a little bit everyday gently expanding your limits. What I mean is, if you can't hold the bow pose for as long as the instructors cue, dont be discouraged and dont feel bad. Be proud of what you did manage, and try again tomorrow.Don't remember the difficult stretch pose and the like when you think of doing a yoga session. Think of the poses you manage just fine.Then you will be doing this DVD over and over again and loving it.Also, its best not to compare your flexibility to that of Ana's. Respect your limitations and work with them.When I first bought this DVD I had a lot of weight to lose(I went from a UK 10 to 6 just with yoga- I have a petite frame). Unfortunately, the difficult poses made me feel bad and I did not even want to reach for this DVD. Then following an epiphany, I started to be a bit more forgiving on myself.And yesterday, when I did the bow pose, to my amaze, I realised I could stay in it for the full duration. That's saying something considering how unfit I was at the start.I personally think this is the most rewarding ravi ana dvd for weightloss/toning, even better than Fatfree, which is great. It is difficult to get bored with this because, there is always room for improvement.If you are a complete beginner, who has money to spare, I guess you can buy both this and maybe KY for beginners and beyond/ Fatfree. But otherwise, buy this and approach it honouring your limitations and enjoying it without worrying about perfection.If you keep at it for a few weeks, your fitness will improve dramatically. And you WILL see results. That is why I recommend this over the easier ones.Hope this helps

At 75 minutes this is the longest Ravi/Ana workout I posses. It is already right up there with Ultimate Stretch as a firm favourite - I just have to get round the mental hurdle of putting aside over an hour for my yoga. There are just a few new exercises/poses in this one and many familiar ones, I actually love the familiarity of the voice over - and the cross over with other Ravi/Ana DVDs I own. Between this, Ultimate Stretch and Hips Bliss I think I am sorted - I can't see that I'll ever want more or different.

Different, but good

I thought long and hard and read lots of reviews before I purchased this video. I have other Ravi and Ana workouts and enjoy them a lot. This one is also fantastic but I feel potential buyers should be under no illusions. This is rock hard. I have practised yoga for more than 40 years and this is by far the toughest class I've tried. Other Ravi asnd Ana DVDs have been challenging but I have managed them on fourth or fifth try. I haven't made it through this one once as yet and often have to throw in the towel a third of the way through. Which I obviously don't like to do. However I consider this a challenge and will persist with it. If you love a challenge and /or are super fit you'll love this. The for stars is nothing to do with the quality or standards but just a little indicator that buyers might be surprised at how much harder this set is from their others.

I was looking for a yoga dvd that was not the standard only poses but also included some of the meditation side yoga can offer. If you are not somewhat fit, you will struggle to keep up with this one to start with, but once you get into it, you will love it! It's excellent to help on your breathing and you start noticing changes on your body and stamina very soon. I love the final part which includes a short version of meditation, you just want to do it more and more!Highly recommended!