Product Details

• Actors: Mandy Ingber
• Directors: Georgia Irwin & Joshua Homnick
• Format: Color, 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: Gaiam - Fitness
• DVD Release Date: March 1, 2011
• Run Time: 92 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B004CYVZ1I
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #814 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #21 in Movies & TV > DVD > Exercise & Fitness

Editorial Reviews

Jennifer Aniston's trainer --Mandy Ingber created a unique practice that blends traditional yoga with toning. This is cutting edge yoga - the combination of resistance training and yoga making Yogalosophy an efficient to get in great shape. The perfect program for the both yoga enthusiasts looking to change up their practice as well as non-yogis looking for a more athletic, results-driven routine.

DVD INCLUDES:
Introduction by Jennifer Aniston
Express workout (2 versions 30 mins)
Bonus audio features provides one routine with cuing and the same routine with music alone
Fully loaded challenge (55 mins)
Great soundtrack

Extras (25 mins)
Reviews parts of the Fully loaded program with breakout segments so that you can work on a move you may not have quite mastered during the routine .

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 91 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice blend of yoga and toning exercises that will appeal to some, not all, yoga practitioners May 11, 2011

By Beth Cholette #1 HALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD

NOTE: I received a free review copy of this DVD from the web site Metapsychology Online Reviews; you can read a more complete version of my review on that site.

YOGALOSOPHY purports to be a blend of traditional yoga postures and toning exercises. The DVD features a 35-minute "Express" workout plus a longer "Fully Loaded" option; the latter adds "Breakout Segments," or additional chapters which are also featured under the Extras submenu. The Main Menu of the DVD reads as follows:

Introduction -- Mandy Ingber
Introduction -- Jennifer Aniston
Yogalosophy Express with Cuing
Yogalosophy Express with Music Alone
Fully Loaded Challenge
EXTRAS

Ingber is working out alone on a large patio-type area overlooking the ocean. The background music is quite eclectic, a mix of vocals plus jazzy and almost techno tunes. For the 35-minute Yogalosophy Express, Ingber oddly combines both live cuing and voiceover instruction, with names of the exercises appearing on the screen. She states that she will be doing "eight of everything," including eight breaths followed by eight repetitions and then eight pulses--this is the basic format, although Ingber sometimes deviates slightly from this pattern. The exercises in the Express workout are as follows: calf raises -- squats/crescent lunges -- temple/plié squats -- down dog w/leg lifts -- cat/cow -- fire hydrant -- bow -- superman -- plank/push-ups -- side plank -- floor tricep dips -- bridge/pelvic tilts -- reclined twist -- abs work (crunches into boat/v-ups) -- brief seated meditation.

As noted above, the Fully Loaded Challenge is an extended version of the Yogalosophy Express practice, as it includes add-on chapters which are listed under Extras. The entire Extras submenu appears as follows (I have added approximate times in parentheses):

Sun Salutation (7.5 minutes)
Rock Block (3.5 minutes)
Balance Challenge (3 minutes)
Stretch (6 minutes)
Mandy on Breath (<1 minute)
Mandy on Yogalosophy (<1 minute)
Mandy on Vision Mat (2.5 minutes)

The first four of these segments are incorporated into the Fully Loaded Challenge practice. The routine begins with the Sun Salutation. Ingber takes the sun series at a nice, measured pace, adding a pause of five breaths in down dog and building up to hops forward/back as well as three-legged plank. (Note: it is easier to follow Ingber here if you have your mat perpendicular to your television rather than parallel to her.) The "Rock Block" is a series of warrior poses which Ingber holds for five breaths per pose. She moves through warrior 2, reverse warrior, and side angle, and then repeats the entire series on the other side. Next is the Balance Challenge sequence. Ingber begins with a knee hold, moving into tree pose and then continuing to balance on the same side for warrior 3 and front leg extension; she finishes on the second side. Following the balance work, Ingber moves through the entire Yogalosophy Express portion. Finally, she concludes with the Stretch segment. The postures in this series include lunge, pigeon, one-legged forward bend, cobbler's forward bend, and full forward bend (no savasana), bringing the complete Fully Loaded Challenge to 55 minutes total.

I've been practicing yoga for almost ten years now; personally, I usually turn to yoga to stretch and relax, not to "work out." Given this, I wasn't particularly expecting to enjoy this DVD, as I don't generally click with power yoga or other quick-moving vinyasa-style yoga practices. However, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that what Ingber offers is quite different. I found that the toning exercises, which are performed at a moderate pace, flowed very nicely from the yoga postures, making this an excellent yoga practice for building strength. I enjoyed the overall tempo and never felt that it was either rushed or too slow. Of course, those who do tend to prefer fast-paced yoga practices are likely to be disappointed with this DVD.

There are several other caveats worth mentioning as well. First of all, Ingber's cuing can be a bit difficult to follow, as she does not always alert the viewer to when she is switching to the next move/next side. If you are used to counting on your own, that will help, as for the most part, Ingber does stick to the 8-count format; also, as noted above, turning your mat to face your television may be beneficial as well. Another major issue is Ingber's personally, which came across as lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek to me but which might rub some people the wrong way. The most salient example of this is during the squat sequence, when she states that she has a mantra that she uses: that mantra is "I have a great a--," which Ingber repeats several times.

In conclusion, I would recommend this DVD to those who do not take a purist approach to their yoga practice, who want a yoga routine that is challenging without being fast-moving, and finally, who do not mind some irreverence from their yoga instruction.

75 of 79 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Yoga + strength building March 3, 2011

By Amy Henley VINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD

I have to admit what tipped the scale towards buying this DVD was Jennifer Aniston's recommendation on the back cover. I don't know if I will get her body type from this video, but here's hoping (or more likely praying). I also have never done any videos with this instructor and was looking for something different. I thought when I bought this that it was actually something new from Giaim. I should have known better. It is actually a repackaging of a DVD called "Mandy Ingber's Yogalosophy Workout DVD." At least it is new to me. The DVD has two workouts, one a 55 minute and the other a 35 minute routine. There are some things I really like about this DVD and some things not so much, so I'm going to break it down into categories.

combining yoga + strength: 4 stars. Although this is not a new concept (see Exhale Core Fusion workouts), I like how she alternated between a yoga move and a strength training move. The moves were vey simple and nothing new, but you get a workout of the entire body. Some moves are static (you stay in one position) and some dynamic. Some sample moves are downward dog, squats, cat/cow, leg lifts.

Information about form, breath, and how posture can help: 2.5 stars. I say TMI! Although you can never have too much info about form and breathing, a running commentary about anything that pops into your mind about yoga is not relaxing to me or helpful after the first time.

Cuing: 1 star. Although I think the moves are easy enough for a beginner, someone new to yoga is going to get frustrated by this video. She says she is going to do 8 reps of everything, but doesn't. This inconsistency wouldn't matter, except she doesn't work alternating sides evenly so you have to keep count. Plus, she will tell you which move to do on the first side, but then forget to tell you she is moving on to the next set. Because you don't know the exact number to expect, you have to watch her and that can take you out of the pose.

Overall, I would say that the pros outweight the cons for me, but may not for everyone. You can turn off the instructor and since the cuing isn't that great you won't miss much. I like combining stregth and yoga. I was sore the day I did this DVD which is why I decided to make it a yoga day, and it worked the kinks out of my muscles. I did feel the burn during some of the strength moves.

I recommend this DVD to people who want to try a different yoga practice or who like exhale core fusion (although debatable whether it's as good as ECF). Due to some of the cons, I recommend trying to rent it or buy it used first.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME! March 3, 2011

By Jennifer Sommer

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have never really done Yoga before and am physically fit and have worked out all my life. This DVD is great! 2 workouts on the DVD. I did the 35 min workout and it was challenging yet not too hard for first timers. My heart was beating at a higher speed even 10 mins after the workout and I broke a sweat! You will feel good after using this DVD. I highly recommend throwing this into all your home workouts to add that extra challenge and also speed up your body transformation!