Customer Reviews

Hard Body Yoga with Tari Rose

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I bought this video not knowing much about yoga (although I once did a yoga class and I've done quite a bit of pilates). Anyhow, my lack of yoga experience really was not an issue. I was able to go through the entire routine and learn all the moves.

I have done many cardio videos, but this video offered something new for me. I actually found it challenging! It really stretches you out and my arms were definitely shaking by the end!!!! This will tone and stretch your entire body!! I really enjoyed this and I actually had to do some of the modifications for the exercises. All exercises were great, but I felt the abs section was not that effective for me... then again I have very strong abs. For each exercise she will do them 2-3 times fast and then they will be done for a slow count of ten. This really works you!

A solid DVD, easy to follow, works your body, I am hooked! I recommend this for ALL levels of fitness. Modifications of the exercises are shown for begineers. (I am at an advanced exercise level and still found this video to be worthwhile).

I also bought this dvd based on recommendations (especially on Collage.com) this is definetley not a regular yoga workout and no, it's not power yoga either! It's strength training based on basic yoga poses but don't get me wrong, this workout is not basic , it's very challenging , I think all my muscles were sore a day after I did this. The workout consist of segments which starts with sun salutaions and than a few segments of lower body and than upper body for a few times and in the end there's an abs section which to me was more for the legs than the abs, and than final stretch. Every exercise is done 4 times x 3 sets with every 4th time is performed really slow so your muscles will work very hard. It was a very "sweaty" workout
and I think it's good when you get bored from your regular yoga workouts or just want a diffeent kind of strength training.66 minutes.

I bought this video for the name, "Hard-Body" and it is no joke. It was one of the cheaper videos so I was weary of it. I have very limited time to exercise so anything that I do needs to be worth my time. I had bought Quick Fix Power Yoga and this workout is much better. It really works your muscles and you feel great. It is a long video, but you can skip to different scenes if you don't feel like doing that exercise since it is broken down into many different segments. I don't normally do yoga, but this does seem like it is more strenuous than a typical yoga workout. I am a physical therapist as well as a mom of 2, and I feel that this video is safe, yet physically challenging, and well worth your time. This is not an aerobic workout but as far as strength training, it does the trick.

Finally, a video that lives up to its claim of being challenging and advanced. I am an intermediate to advanced exerciser who is often discouraged after purchasing tapes that claim they are challenging/advanced, yet are actually intermediate at best. I am here to tell you that this tape is definitely advanced. It is an hour long and you will feel every minute - you will actually begin to wonder if it will ever end (and I mean that in a good way). This was my first experience with this instructor (Tari Rose) and found her to be enjoyable. She expained the exercises well and offered decent modifications to make the video a bit less challenging. If you are looking for a relaxing yoga tape - stay away from this one. However, if you are looking for a challenging tape that you can keep in your rotation for a while and grow with - I would recommend it.

This is a fantastic workout. You need no equipment for this video. I've never done a body-weighted workout this challenging. Each major muscle group will be worked thoroughly.

I also bought the video based on reviews. I have lost inches and wanted something to tone me up and work on flexibility at the same time. This video is great!!! Yes, it is long, but the time FLIES by because you are so engaged. The instruction is wonderful and shows great modifications. The music does suck, but I am not one to pay attention to music. I don't buy a fitness video for the music quality (smile). It is not typical yoga, but that I knew this before purchasing based on other reviews. I have other tapes (like Ali McGraw yoga) when I want a more relaxing workout. I highly recommend this workout!

This is an awesome workout. I am in the worst physical shape of my life, I weigh over 200lbs, and I am able to do this workout using the modifications she demonstrates. It is challenging and an hour long but I am able to sweat through the entire workout. I have only been doing it for a week. Started on Monday and was very sore and wobbly through Wednesday when I forced myself to do it again. I was glad I did because it helped work some of the soreness out. Today is Friday and I just completed my third session. I feel great and the soreness is barely noticeable. I didn't give it 5 stars because I felt she could have focused a little more on proper breathing technique. It is yoga after all. I also wanted more of a full body stretch at the end. Other than that I recommend this workout. It is definately worth the money. (Can you believe Tari Rose is in her forties with 2 small kids? She looks late twenties in this DVD.)

Like many of the other reviews here, I recommend this DVD for anyone who's interested in a tough workout you can do at home. Using yoga-based moves, you work hard for about an hour and if you're not in good shape already, you'll probably have to modify some of the moves until you get up to speed.

I can say that if someone does this workout for 3 days a week, you'll get in shape for any sport or activity pretty quickly. It's convenient and works your whole body with movement for strength, flexibility and oh yeah, you'll love the ab workout toward the end of the program. Your body will, too.

The music is pretty much the generic "high energy" kind of stuff you'll hear in a gym or whatever, but it's not so bad. I'm usually too busy trying to hang with the workout sequences to be a music critic anyway. The setting isn't some beach or anything, it's just a studio with mats and lighting, but again, so what? You're working out, not doing a travelogue. Tari Rose and her two exercise assistants go through the workout with enthusiasm and more difficult variations of the sequences are demonstrated by one of the three as you go along, so you can add difficulty to the moves if you're ready to go for it.

Highly recommended. 5 stars.

I've never tried Yoga but I'm very active and do lots of aerobic exercises. I wanted something that would not only provide good stretching but would give me a strong body and challenge my muscles. After the first work-out I knew I had scored big time. I was sweating but I felt GREAT! The next day I knew that I had a great workout, as my muscles were speaking to me. I advise that you watch the video first because it's hard to get instruction (watch the TV) while your head is down and in yoga positions. Tari is a great instructor and has a pleasant voice with clear instruction. This one will definitely keep my workouts fresh and fun while achieving the results you might get from weights. Highly Recommend!

It's easy to follow even if you're not a yoga expert. Has a great section of ab workouts. It's an hour long, but goes fast. You'll really be working up a sweat with this one! I definitely recommend it.