YOGA DANCE FIRE

The Yoga Dance DVD series is fantastic if you love to dance and sit too much. I started using the videos to get back in shape and get stronger after a lengthy illness, and they're great. Each video includes three 20-minute segments that get progressively harder (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Each of the segments includes a warm up, aerobic work out, cool down and stretches. They're low impact and Sarina gives tips on how to increase/decrease the workout intensity to fit your needs. Each DVD focuses on something different. "Fire: Fat Burning & Weight Loss" is more aerobically challenging (although the segments are just 20 minutes long and include a warm up, cool down and only about 6 minutes of sustained aerobics). "Earth: Toning & Sculpting" is a good all-around workout with lots of leg work. "Water: Stregthening & Flexibility" is my go-to workout when I've been sitting too much and my back is stiff. All the DVDs include moves to increase flexibility and provide a nice (but short) aerobic workout. The 20-minute segments are easy to fit into a workday, and they're fun so I'm motivated to do them. The music is international. Dance moves come from many styles: ballet, African dance, flamenco, etc. As an instructor, Sarina is calm and gives clear instructions. After trying and rejecting lots of DVDs, I've found a treasure in this series. If you're looking for a fun, gentle, short dance workout at the beginning and intermediate levels, this could be great for you, too. Note, however, that it's not about yoga (I don't know why that's in the title). Read more

I ordered Yoga dance fire, and received the Yoga dance fire cd case, as well as a cd that is marked as Yoga dance fire, but the workout that is recorded on the dvd is actually yoga dance; water! I was very dissapointed that I did not recieve what I ordered, if I wanted Yoga dance:WATER I would have ordered it. It makes me wonder if I do go ahead and order Yoga: Dance water, will I get the Water workout on the actual disc, or maybe I will recieve the Earth or Fire workout instead. Read more

I agree with the prevoius reviewers for the most part. It's just her alone in a leotard with a hipscarf & barefoot on a stage with hardwood floors with a sweet voice. The music is great, different styles such as eastern, western, Celtic, etc. all with strong beats & some lyrics. The workout themselves are not complicated, they are very watered down, very basic version of popular dances, etc., that I barely recognized them. Some of the dances seemed a little silly like just doing an airplane like a little kid does, but she encourages you to dance how you want to, just feel the beat & go free. I didn't get much of a workout at all, even at the 3rd style workout (I didn't do all 3 at once.) The third one was only a little different from the first one so I was disapointed by that, but not really suprised. I like the idea of combining dances & more of a freedom, but I, unfortunately, really didn't get into it. Read more

this dvd consists of three seperate workouts entitled "work up", "work in", and "work out", getting progressively harder with each one. Sarina is a nice instructor and she breaks down the movements very well. choreography is fun, consisting of mainly flamenco/gypsy/brazilian dance moves during the cardio part, followed by yoga for the cool-down. The focus in this workout is playfulness and fun, so Sarina stresses that everyone must perform the dance with their own unique flair - that's something I like. No pressure to be perfect, but encouragement to be self-expressive instead. Overall, a good video, especially if you're pressed for time. A word of warning: unless you are an absolute beginner, meaning someone who has sat around for years without exercising, "work up" will not challenge you at all. On the other hand, if you are a beginner, this will be excellent for you. It's very easy and short - I did it on a "light day" and played it twice just to feel like I had done something. And I'm not buff, folks. I've been working out for all of 2 months. The only reason I don't give this 5 stars is because the workouts are so brief. But then, I'm not getting rid of it either, I'm saving it for days when I don't have much time. But one thing I really like about it is that all of the short workouts are on one dvd, instead of making lots of dvds with one short routine on each one. That's something that bothers me about fitness dvds. I feel like it's just an excuse to charge more money, and I'm glad this one is more sensible. Read more

As a breast cancer survivor I've been looking for a moderate workout to do at home and this is a perfect solution. The music is wonderful, a great mix, and Sarina has a sweet voice and even sweeter enthusiasm. It simply makes you feel good! I've ordered her other two (Water and Earth) and I'm looking forward to using them. I've had some ballet and yoga training so following along was easy and she encourages you to "make the movements your own." This is a wonderful quick way to start your day or to squeeze in a short workout at the end of the day. Read more

So, Fun, easy going and energetic. I have a great time doing this. I love the instructor. She has a lovely personality. I always end up laughing and having a good time. This exercise always gets me out of a funky mood if I'm having a bad day. Read more