Product Description

'Everyone wants to feel good, everyone wants to look good. A little while ago I discovered something that did both...Yoga. Yoga is a management system for life and it is the most holistic approach to life that I have come across. Yoga has had a spectacular impact on my life and I hope it does the same for you, much love Shilpa Shetty'. India's gorgeous Shilpa performs Yoga Asanas in the perfect scenic ambiance of Kerala on the southern tip of India alongside the Arabian Sea, surrounded by mesmerizing views. This unique workout aims not only to strengthen and tone, but also to heal; designed to help improve posture you will notice your body changing through a series of calming poses which focus on slow movement and breathing control. With careful and precise instruction, the DVD demonstrates specific sequences that, with practice, will enhance concentration, agility and flexibility. Other benefits include stress and tension release, increased energy and vitality, weight loss, improved circulation and digestion and enhanced energy. The programme is broken down into back postures, standing postures, sitting postures, stomach postures, neck & shoulder postures and the art of correct breathing. Bonus features include, meet Shilpa Shetty, behind the scenes, a photo gallery and a 15 minute Quick Fix!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16143 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-12-24
• Rating: Exempt
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 90 minutes

Synopsis
Bollywood superstar Shilpa Shetty presents this guide to the yoga routines that keep her curvaceous, calm and focused.

Customer Reviews

best yoga workout i've ever seen!
I have done a lot of yoga videos with famous people heading them up and this is by far the best one ever. Unlike some it is not the celebrity butting in trying to be funny while an austere looking yoga instructor throws instruction after instruction at you while you try not fall over and feel jealous of the starlets well toned everything. The setting is beautiful different parts of india with calming music which creates a good feeling. Shilpa does an introduction to it and this features shots of her training for the 'miss bollywood' musical. She seems genuine in her love for yoga but not gushing and over analytical about it like some past yoga dvd celebs. The workout itself is quite gentle and you really feel like you can pretty much keep up with it to an extent and no-one makes you feel bad about not achieving the exact position immediately but in your own time. There is no endless repetition of routines which stopped me getting bored. If you like shilpa shetty then you will love this dvd, she moves through each position beautifully and elegantly but still has fun. If you don't like shilpa then you will probably still love this dvd as she doesn't proclaim to be an expert and infact doesn't say anything throughout the workout and instead you have a calm and encouraging male voice narrating each pose and explaining briefly but effectively it's benefits. I am not one for much high praise and i hate exercise but this dvd is fantastic in every way and it's down to earth attitude and dedication to the original true art of yoga including true yogic breathing and movement makes it and you feel much more special. Do yourself a favour and buy or rent this dvd, you will not regret it.

Great for stretching and de-stressing
Like some of the other reviewers I would say this isn't a true work out as such. I bought it for stretching and to combat massive stress in my life for that it is BRILLIANT. I am in my 30s and have started to realise the truth in 'use it or lose it'....I just felt that I was a bit less flexible and wanted something that would help me stretch.

This DVD provided a great solution. It is not the easiest to navigate round so I find that I have to make about 30-40 minutes to do the whole thing but it is really worthwhile if you are after just a bit of down time/precious time to yourself etc.

Don't buy it if you want the type of yoga that will leave you breathless and sweaty.....but I would well recommend it for relaxation - and if you are a beginner like me just look at the complicated poses and try them gradually and carefully. The settings are beautiful and the voice over guy and Shipa's voice are lovely to listen to.

Don't waste your money
I bought this dvd as soon as it came out and decided to return it as soon as I watched it. I can't believe someone has given it 5 stars!
Basically Shilpa does the moves with a male voiceover directing you and shilpa throughout. There isn't really a set routine and there is no warm up or cool down- the first position is a back bend! so definitely not for beginners and to be honest i wouldnt bother doing this without warming up first.
Overall Shilpa looks beautiful and the background locations of the different parts of india are lovely but as a proper workout yoga dvd i would choose a gaiam yoga dvd or yoga shakti dvd especially if you're new to yoga or want more of a routine.
I'm not being harsh, I have tried many different workout dvds and I do believe you need to look around for what suits you best but overall i would only get this if you were a die hard Shilpa fan.