Product Details

• Actors: Rainbeau Mars
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Cerebellum Corporation
• DVD Release Date: March 11, 2003
• Run Time: 40 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00008DDVN
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,192 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Intense yoga practice focusing on lower body strength, November 9, 2005

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Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sacred Yoga Practice with Rainbeau Mars - Vinyasa Flow: Pure Sweat (DVD)

Pure sweat is an intense yoga practice which will test your strength, particularly in the lower body. Instructor Rainbeau Mars begins in chair pose, and for the first half of the video, she gradually introduces the poses from sun salutation B--including down dog, plank, push-up pose, and cobra--finally putting all of these poses together in a more flowing series. Next comes a series of standing poses, including warrior 2, side angle warrior, crescent lunge, and chair pose variations. You will also do a balance sequence (includes 3-legged dog pose and leg lifts while in standing forward bend) as well as several standing twists. In addition, short vinyasas from chair to plank to push-up to cobra to down dog are interspersed throughout the practice. At the end of the standing flow series, Rainbeau guides you down to the floor for child's pose and then leads you into a nice relaxation to end the practice at 35 minutes. If you are looking for an intermediate practice to challenge your lower body and leave your thighs burning, Pure Sweat will fit the bill perfectly.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good quick workout, June 26, 2003

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James E. White (Oak Park, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sacred Yoga Practice with Rainbeau Mars - Vinyasa Flow: Pure Sweat (DVD)

I enjoyed working out to this dvd, looking at the cover, I expected more challenging poses, but the tape does live up to it's name in terms of sweating. The workout is roughly 30 minutes long, which is good, if you're starting out, or just want variety. I prefer longer workouts (60-90 minutes), but Rainbeau starts off very slowly, and progresses to get you sweating. Overall, I thought that this tape was good, but I would have enjoyed a longer workout, and maybe even an interview with the instuctor.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Teaches Patience, August 28, 2003

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sacred Yoga Practice with Rainbeau Mars - Vinyasa Flow: Pure Sweat [VHS] (VHS Tape)

They call this "pure sweat" for a reason. This is an advanced Yoga workout for the advanced. Or at least, I felt this workout was a challenge for me and I've been doing yoga for years. Rainbeau Mars really likes "chair pose."

Let's just say you do a lot of push-ups without realizing it and I felt like I was upside down for a lot longer in many of the poses. The Vinyasa Flow consists of a lot of down dog and cobra poses. Your face will just be glowing from the increased blood flow/oxygen.

The Ashtanga method tends to produce internal heat and a purifying sweat to detoxify your muscles and organs. You will notice improved circulation and you might even feel a little nauseous or heady at first.

Yoga can heal you when other exercises can just make you stressed. It depends on the level. This workout will help you detoxify, listen to your body, send oxygen to all the body?s tissue and enhance a state of serenity. Yoga helps to clear your mind for days after you workout. You will learn to love this calm state in your mind. You will crave it.

After doing this video, I feel stronger and yet really, really tired. This is a complete all-over body workout. In fact, I think this is comparable to walking on your treadmill for 30 minutes although it is a lot more enjoyable to do yoga.

The setting is spectacular, so if you are looking for an outdoor setting by the ocean, this is one of the Natural Journeys Sacred Yoga videos you will want to own.

Advanced "Ashtanga-inspired" Yoga Workout. Great for the winter when you really want to warm your body. In the summer, find a fan!

~The Rebecca Review