Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Goldhill Home Media
• VHS Release Date: November 16, 1999
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305070865
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,062 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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For ten years I've used chiropractors and yoga to try to get a little relief from the back pain that began when I was hit by a motorcyle while walking across the street. Recently, out of curiosity, I ordered Tantric Toning. Three weeks later, my stiff back is finally beginning to move in ways it hasn't since the accident. I am such a fan of this video that I've recommended it to my chiropractor for his other clients.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good for a quick workout, July 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tantric Toning: The Stress-Free Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I love the fact that the video is separated into 5 segments based on the earth's elements- each element has a different quality of exercise so I can get a great short workout in whatever element I feel like I need at that time.(Earth for grounding and security, Air for uplifting and lightness, Fire for cardio and to release anxiety, and Water for fluid movement and cleansing.)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting blended workout, February 23, 2004

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This review is from: Tantric Toning: The Stress-Free Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I found Tantric Toning to be an interesting blend of workout styles, namely low-impact aerobics, yoga, and Tai Chi. It reminded me a bit of Petra Kobler's BREATHE, but unlike that video, you don't have to repeatedly "take it from the top," which I find to be boring. Instead, this workout includes a very wide variety of different movements, flowing from one to the next. The workout begins with an 8-minute warm-up focused on "being present." This section consists mainly of simple standing pose such as horse, a basic pose in which your feet are spread and your knees soft. There are also plies, hip movements, and ankle circles to warm up the lower half of your body.

The main body of the workout consists of four sections which flow seamlessly from one to the next. The first, Earth (8 minutes), continues the standing poses for slightly more intense stretches, such as triangle pose. The Air section (8 minutes) is similar and adds some balance moves such as leg lifts. The third section, Fire (10 minutes), is both the longest and the most fast-moving. This segment provides low-impact aerobics: you'll do poses such as bow and arrow (similiar to warrior pose), but you'll move through them very quickly. The arms are thoroughly worked in this section, as most of the poses require them to be held up at shoulder level or higher. Finally, the workout ends with Water, a 7-minute cool down. The poses here are more recognizable from traditional hatha yoga, including standing forward bend and variations on tree pose (called waterfall and water droplet here).

The total workout is about 41 minutes in length, but the video ends with a 15-minute meditation called "Color Meditation." This is a seated meditation (either in a simple cross-legged position or hero's pose) focused on color: as a lens filter fills the screen with color, instructor Stephanie talks about the positive and negative emotions associated with that color, going through red, green, yellow, blue, and ending with white. I usually don't enjoy meditation, but I was pleasantly surprised that the 15 minutes passed very quickly. Overall, this workout is definitely "stress free" as it promises. Although the toning benefits are probably limited, you will definitely raise your heart rate, particularly during the Fire section. This is a nice program to use on weekend or other light days, and it can be performed with or without the color meditation at the end.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you hate your body, get this tape..., March 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Tantric Toning: The Stress-Free Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This tape is a wonderful workout for women who feel negative about their bodies. Stephanie's easy manner and encouraging comments makes you feel feminine and strong, no matter what you think you look like.

Because of the exercise moves and Stephanie's style, the tape is also great for starting out. She begins with easy, slow, graceful moves, then gradually builds up the momentum. The later, 'less-slow' moves are built on her earlier moves, so they're easy to follow (and do at your own pace). The later moves are not really fast, but if you're out of shape, they will definitely get your breath going.

The color meditation at the end is Very relaxing - you come away feeling energized and better about yourself.