Mandy Ingber's Yogalosophy Workout DVD

Mandy Ingber is so wonderful! I can't say enough...I've been doing this dvd for about 3 weeks and have dropped a pant size already! I feel so good after doing this workout. I have chronic pain with low back and knee issues so I have to be really careful with my body. I feel like this workout helps my back and as long as I'm careful to modify the section with squats I'm just fine. The rest of it is smooth sailing. Mandy is really good at explaining the techniques with attention to form, etc. without being too chatty. She is witty and so positive, I felt she was genuine. I liked her style. The sections are put together so that you can do them one at time without watching the intro. if you want. Nice music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Can't wait to see the results from using it longer. I also hope that she continues to come out with other dvds! Great workout!!

This is not for beginners to yoga. This might be for people who already do yoga, but are interested in supplementing their practice with toning. It's familiar with yoga poses in between, but more heavy on the toning exercises. I would call it Tonelosophy instead, but I guess Yogalosophy sounds more cool and Hollywoodish. But, for 30 minutes, I have had better workouts with other videos. I'm not sure if I will use Yogalosophy again. When I finished the first 30 minute workout, I started wondering who I could give it to that might want to try it. When I bought it, I thought that $15 was about the same price as a yoga class (although it usually runs 60-90 minutes), so I don't really think of it as that much of a waste. Been there, tried that. And, if I ever want to do it again, it won't cost anything.

But I felt like I needed to share my experience. I find it so weird when other reviewers say "PLEASE DON'T BUY THIS!" just because it didn't work for them. Just give the opinion, and let others make up their own mind. Anyway, I've done this DVD for about a month now, and personally, I LOVE IT. I've done many different workouts over the last 20+ years, and this is one of my all-time favorites. True, it's not a "traditional" yoga workout, but it doesn't claim to be. it's a mix of yoga poses, with standard toning exercises such as lunges, squats, sit ups, etc. but for some reason, it just works for me. I can do Jillian Michaels for weeks and barely see a difference, I do this workout and all of sudden I have arm and leg muscles I haven't seen in years. I feel like I get a full body workout- and my body just seems to respond to it. I feel exhausted yet relaxed when the workout is over. The cuing is a little off. sometimes she starts a new set without saying anything, but after doing the workout a few times you learn what you should be doing and when to do it. As far as Mandy, some people don't like that she talks so much, but I find her charming. she's funny and real. So she mentions "i've got a great a**" a few times. so what. I want a great a** too or I wouldn't be doing this workout! I recommend this DVD and hope you give it a try. I actually bought an extra one just in case this one breaks. p.s. The first time I did the DVD, I kept thinking "this voice! i know this voice! why do I know this voice?!" it drove me so crazy I had to stop the DVD and look Mandy up on IMDB. I realized I recognized her from her role as Annie Tortelli (Carla's daughter-in-law) on Cheers. Just a little fun fact for Cheers fans!

First of all, I NEVER write reviews but I just had to share my experience and thoughts about this DVD...Not only am I a huge Jennifer Aniston fan, but I had been wanting to try yoga for some time. I am a stay-at-home mother of two small children and I felt like I needed something other than my treadmill for a workout. I've also known that yoga can help with stress and relaxation, so I decided to try it. I love love love Mandy Ingber! People have to remember that this is a hybrid workout, yoga poses combined with strengthening exercises. I have been doing the 30 minute workout 6 days a week for the last month and a half, and wow! My flexibility has increased beyond my imagination, I'm toning everywhere, and I actually enjoy the feeling of sinking into a pose and just letting myself feel it! I have done the 55 minute challenge a few times and really enjoy it, but the "30 minute silent" has become my ultimate favorite. It's quick, awesome music, calming, and it really works!

I am very athletic, doing cardio and lifting weights 3-4 times a week, for 15 years. I needed a change in my routine and turned to this video based on good reviews. I found it challenging and felt very relaxed afterward. It is not exactly yoga, more calisthenics, though she does do some yoga poses. The only caution I offer is that she talks you into the correct posture of a pose, which is good, but she leaves you there while she discusses it. I found I was working one side of my body more than the other. She states in the beginning of the video that you will be in each pose for 8 breaths, so once I became familiar with the routine I counted for myself so that I got an even workout on each side. Other that that it is a great video.

I just got my dvd yesterday and could not wait to try it out. It kicked my butt! I regularly do pilates and this will be a nice change to add to my routine. It is not the typical relaxing yoga that you usually run across this gives you double duty - the stretching and poses of yoga paired with toning exercises for a "kick your butt" workout. I definitely recommend it to anyone. As for some of the reviewers saying the instructions are not good - she clearly states at the beginning that you'll be doing everything for 2 sets of 8 so once she starts an excercise you know what you're in for without having to watch her or have her narrate. I have only done this workout once, but can't wait to see the results after a few weeks of it. This will not disappoint!

Exercises are good Jennifer Aniston Cameo was short but good overall yoga workout

I love it. One month on doing it 3 times a week I’ve noticed a change in body shape particularly round my midriff and I’m 50. Have changed my diet also to not have dairy or red meat nor wheat too. Lost kilo in 3 weeks Recommend watching her 10 min clip on you tube whilst waiting for the book / dvd to arrive, that way you have mastered some of the moves and can focus on the new ones. Some of the moves give you a rush of happiness which really surprised me as nothing is done with speed