I was excited when I read so many positive reviews about this DVD, and am happy to say that they are all right! I have never loved a Yoga program like this one. I even find myself doing some of the moves in my office for a quick pick-me-up. I also bought the Yoga Bliss Hips and like that one very much too!

I initially bought Fat Free Yoga for my mom who is in her mid 50's. My sister's and I have been encouraging her for years to walk, exercise, to do SOMETHING, but to no avail she just wasn't motivated to keep up with any of it. From day ONE, she loved the low impact workouts. And I did too!

I am not a novice to working out having done the whole gym scene, classes, running, etc and nothing has ever made such an effective and dramatic difference in my mind and body. I can see it in my mom too; she is actually EXCITED to work out!!! We are calmer, more focused, and overall happier! It goes without saying that we went ahead and got 2 more of Ana and Ravi's DVD's - Dance the Chakras, and Warrior Workout.

In only about 2 months time, we have lost weight and inches. Even if you don't see an immediate difference in your body, there will be an immediate difference in your mind and soul - you WILL FEEL FANTASTIC. I highly recommend this DVD to ANYONE, at any age!! Best $20 I have ever spent. : )

I live with a yoga teacher and have a collection of about 50 different videos. This is one of the most played videos I have. I really like all of Ravi and Ana's videos. The videos are easy to follow because Ravi instructs while Ana demonstrates. Like many of Ravi's videos, this video is divided up into 4 seventeen minute sessions(note I have the older video tape version). The video is designed so that people can do any where from 1 to 4 sessions. I like the convenience of being able to do 1 or 2 sessions on mornings when I am in a rush. I find that this tape will energize me for the rest of the day. Each session provides an opportunity to enjoy a total body workout including meditation and breathing.

I have been doing yoga off and on for more than 30 years. I did hatha, bikram, ashanti and yogalattes. This is by far the best DVD ever! The workouts are really hard, but work better than anything I have ever tried. I can literally feel the toxins in my body breaking down, and my muscles feel really toned. This also makes me feel great mentally. I love how this is broken up into segments and the meditations at the end are terrific. I highly recommend this DVD.

It's amazing to me that this can and does work. I thought it would be much more difficult. There are brief moments when it is all I can do to keep up, but this feels more like a break in my daily Kundalini DVD rotation.
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I'm not the most flexible/bendy person in the world and I'm one of those people who has always thought breathing and meditating etc was a little hoky but I got this dvd and it's amazing. It feels like cardio, it feels like stressing and somehow it manages to be relaxing at the same time. I don't like to exercise but this feels so good and feels so much like you're doing something nice for yourself that you wake up WANTING to do at least a couple of the sections. My favourite parts are the "Start your engines", the "no impact aerobics" and the "deep relaxation." This is an amazing work out and relaxation dvd.

I never write reviews for items I purchase but I just had to with this amazing workout.

I was told by my pain Doctor I should try yoga to help stretch my back and he said it could also help me with keeping my stress level down. When my stress level goes up my pain level shoots up to a 10 and I start having seizures. I have Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis as well as 6 protruding discs and 1 herniated disc, on top of that my body is being eaten up with arthritis. I also have been diagnosed with APS. All this at 39.

I tried a couple other yoga workouts and I thought they were boring. Considering before my health went down hill I was into kickboxing, the firm workouts as well as working out at the gym. I have modified to working out with Walk-away-the pounds.

One day I was searching online for different yoga workouts and came across Ana & Ravi's workouts. After looking at the reviews for FF Lose Weight & Feel Great, I decided to give it a try. I started with this workout the beginning of Oct. and was WOW'd
by it. Even though I have to do some modifications, I get an AMAZING workout.
Since then I have gone on to order everything they have. I still have Journey Through the Chakras, Dance the Chakras, House Calls, and Quick fixes on order. I do have to say I absolutely enjoy everyone. I feel so much more relaxed, and I'm already starting to see changes in my body. My husband has noticed that I have stopped feeling sorry for myself since my health went down hill. I just can't say enough about all of their workouts.

I recommend these to everyone who wants to feel more connected to themselves.

This DVD is absolutely wonderful - I do not like to do typical work outs, and I have a very hard time sticking to a routine. I'm the average two-weeker: I am gung ho for the first two weeks, but then get too busy or make too many excuses and am back to where I started. But this DVD was so easy to stick to. It has successfully broken my two-week cycle of failed attempts. In combination with their other DVDs, I have changed my exercising habits completely and have definitely lost some weight. Not only have I lost weight, but I have also toned up and defined my shape more than anything. I would highly recommend any of their dvds to yogis of all abilities!!!

This is a wonderful DVD and my first Yoga VD with Ravi & Ana. I learned more than I ever thought I would. I started looking in to Kundalini Science and have learned that this amazing form of Yoga is centuries old and truly a "technology" that affects change in your pituitary gland, your pineal gland, and all the organs of the body as well as the chakra system - which I never even knew about and just thought was silly nonsense -how wrong I now know I was! It turns out to be an amazing science. This DVD is easy to follow, has great motivating music and soft instructions that does not overwhelm you as you go through the exercises. I love the "LIFE NERVE" work and can feel that working with the "Breath of Fire." I prefer a woman's voice for the instructions though since its such a women's thing-weightloss, but this is still very nice with mans voice. Fantastic! I just want to learn more now...

Just do it! I promise you it will be the best thing you have ever done for yourself! Just do it!!!

I have done yoga for years, but not kundalini yoga. It is quite different, so it took some getting used to, but it is a great workout. It helps with strength and endurance, works the whole body and leaves you relaxed, yet stimulated. It doesn't seem like you are doing all that much, but you certainly can feel it the next day!

Even though there are so many reviews on this DVD, I felt I had to add my thoughts to the mix as well. At first, I was a little confused and bewildered at the content of this DVD. I had never seen anything like it! But I kept an open mind and worked at my own pace. The one thing I can say is all that breathing really does make a difference! Here's an example of how it worked for me: I am a belly dance instructor, and last night I had to go teach a class, and I was completely NOT in the mood to go. I only had about 3 or 4 hours of sleep the night before, and worked all day in the office doing my "day job". I was exhausted and feeling pretty grumpy about it! So I put in Fat Free Yoga DVD, and only did these sections "tuning in", "energy breathing exercise", and the "start your engines" (all I had time for). I can honestly say that doing just part of the DVD made all the difference by the time I got to my belly dance class. I had more energy, and I was so bubbly and happy! I was making all the students laugh, and we were all having such a good time in the class.
So that pretty much sealed the deal for me and my exploration of Kundalini Yoga. If it can turn me from sluggish and tired to energetic in a matter of minutes, then I can only imagine what it can do for me in the long run!
If you are looking for a new approach to health and exercise, give it a try!

I LOVE this DVD. It is easy enough for a beginner, and you really feel good afterward. Ana is a joy to watch, and Ravi's voice is very soothing - really gets your blood flowing (this coming from someone who HATES to work out).

Very enjoyable - highly recommend!

I like this workout because it doesn't feel like you're working-out. There are several arm exercises which are wonderful (especially for women). I just purchased 3 more of their CD's and am waiting their arrival.

Let me start by saying that I'm one of those people who has to convince myself to work out. I've tried everything. Bike Riding, running, hip hop dance, hula, tae bo, belly dancing. I got bored so easily! I could barely talk myself into it. Then I found Ana and Ravi's DVDs. I love them!! I have Fat Free Yoga and Ultimate stretch and I can't get enough! I've only been doing them for a couple of weeks and I can already see a difference in my body. My husband even told me that i look happier.

I can't say enough about these DVDs. I'm losing the weight, but I don't dread my workout anymore. I actually feel like something is missing if I skip it. Awesome!

This was my first yoga dvd. i read such wonderful reviews so i had to buy it. i've had this dvd for about a month and i've noticed results! when i first put the dvd in, i thought it was a bit strange and was definitely not what i expected. i was skeptical that it would help me to lose weight.

my old exercise "routine" would usually consist of cardio... either jogging/walking or on the elliptical. i would do it for about a month straight with no noticeable results. my current exercise routine consists of jogging/walking for about 2 miles and then doing both the "start your engines" and "fight fire with fire". i used to do just the 2 miles but saw no results until i started doing the yoga with it. so i could assume the results would come without the cardio (but i like to do it anyways).

i gave it 4 stars because i don't really find the entire dvd beneficial. but i absolutely love the two sections i do. it doesn't get boring at all and i've become a LOT more flexible! yay!

This is my first Ravi and Ana dvd. I absolutely love the excercises. It is very good and the explanations are clear. It is very calming and I also have been losing weight.

This is a very well instructive DVD. For beginners, I suggest to watch first and then do the routines. The first time I felt the exercises work and was a little sore. I couldn't finish the whole routine. It will take time to build up.

I was swayed by all the 5 star reviews and I couldn't be happier with this program. This is an absolutely brilliant yoga DVD. I thought that I didn't like yoga until I tried this fun and energetic DVD. I love to move and stretch my muscles and was pleased to see that this style of yoga includes movement exercises as well as poses. There are also four self explanatory segments which you can program using the Matrix Menu option. So, whether I have 15 minutes or an hour, I can get a complete workout in. I just can't get enough of this DVD. I've had it for three months, and along with their Kundalini Yoga for Beginners & Beyond, I'm on a permanent high.

I love the fat burning effects of Fat Free Yoga! Any set you do seems to help the weight loss along! The workout is invigorating, makes me break a sweat, and I feel great afterwards. No pretzel like moves, they're all simple but it is fairly fast paced which makes it fun and with breath of fire you get a great workout. The breath of fire primer is easy to follow and you will want to use breath of fire all day long because it perks you up and gives you energy through the ceiling! The "frog" exercise is a revelation! My thighs are loving it!
I love the Matrix and I love all four 18 minute segments: Your Life Is in Your Own Glands: Fight Fire with Fire: Burn Baby Burn: No Impact Aerobics. The 1st is for a metabolism boost, the 2nd is Core Work, the 3rd is for "Problem Areas," and the 4th is the cardio element. Awesome!

This is an interesting yoga video but not what I had hoped for. The DVD has a special matrix feature which allows you to customize your workout, a definite positive. However, I think there is not a lot of direction or description about the organization and what is each chapter's purpose. Since the video is 90 minutes, it is not likely to be done in its entirety, so it would be helpful to categorize the sections so one can create an effective yoga workout with the necessary components and organization. Also, I read on other reviews about little or no instruction on the "breath of fire": I agree, you will figure it out but if you don't select the chapter which introduces this to you, you will be confused on some other chapters. This yoga workout feels mostly like a warmup to me, and there wasn't enough emphasis on flexability.

This is a genius way to get beginners into an at home yoga practice. There is no need to immediately twist yourself into a pretzel. Nor do you have to move so slow that you will be bored to tears! You can listen to great music to inspire you and jump right into your practice! First are easy to follow exercises that involve some invigorating warm-ups for energizing. After that you move on to more strengthening and stretching work. As I said the workout moves along and you will not be bored for one second. Their are modifications given where might be needed, The exercises are easy to follow and Ana demonstrates them at a nice pace. The results came fast for me, my abs are strong and defined and i even lost an inch or two (which i wanted to). Not only do I feel taller and appear more sculpted, I get compliments for my great posture! This workout will do wonders for your back, posture, mental focus, well-being and of course your body!

I am in my 40's and have tried numerous exercise DVDs and lost interest quickly, this serious of DVDs is different and will leave you feeling amazing. I have never been a yoga fan but thought I would give this a try due to the reviews. It has been one month and I am addicted to the serious of DVDs by Ana Brett & Ravi Singh. I now own four enjoy all, with the dance DVD being my favorite. I honestly look forward to the daily workout and feel like I have cheated myself if I miss it for a day. The results are incredible, All of my friends are asking what I am doing that is causing such a dramatic change in my body! My husband is now by biggest fan. I am in my 40's and have tried numerous exercise DVDs and lost interest quickly, this serious of DVDs is different and will leave you feeling amazing. My only suggestion is to make sure you purchase the Fat Free Yoga first, it will give you the basics you will need for the other DVDs. Anyone can do this, it is very easy to follow!

This was my very first Ana & Ravi workout. I love it! I cannot express strongly enough how powerful and effective the simple moves are. Also I deeply enjoy this workout. I do this at least 2 times a week along with Kundalini Yoga for Beginners & Beyond w/ Ana Brett & Ravi Singh NOW W/THE **MATRIX** MENU OPTION!!!. I have been doing this routine for 6 weeks now and have dropped 10 lbs. Thank You Ravi & Ana!!!!!! I am forever grateful to have found an enjoyable and effective routine that works and I can do on my own in my livingroom!

A great video! I love the workout itself, it is wonderful. But.... I have no idea what the "matrix" feature is! Is it possible that Amazon is selling the old version of this video that doesn't have the matrix? If anyone has used it, please enlighten me on how to access it. I assumed it would be on the title menu, but it's not!

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Please post to the review section to respond, I'll keep checking!

I received this dvd in the mail 8 days ago and I have done it every morning since.
I've been practicing Ashtanga, Vinyasa power flow yoga for about a year now, two to three hours a day every day. I was looking to mix up my routine a bit. This is my first foray into the Kundalini style and I must say I feel more and more amazing every single day.
There must be more to say than others have already stated, however I'm at a loss for words. The lightness and change in attitude I've experienced in mind and body in just 8 days of doing this goes beyond words. Really. Give your mind and body the gift of one of Ana and Ravi's amazing workouts.

I had never intended to lose weight. I started doing yoga to strengthen my core. I picked this DVD up to try out something new, and I didn't even concentrate on losing weight. This experience has been amazing.I have been able to not only strengthen as I intended, but now I have shed a few pounds in the process and I have truly never felt better. This is the most useful kind of yoga there is.

I certainly recommend Fat Free Yoga to everyone, all experience levels. Ravi Singh and Ana Brett continue to impress me with their products--they are passionate teachers.

This is a wonderful DVD! Easy to follow and flows nicely! TAMARA'S YOGA FUSION

This dvd has changed my life. Mentally and physically. Not only have I lost weight but I have a clear mind, and no hot flashes! They have seemed to have disappeared. Love,Love,Love the music, love his voice, and she's a doll. Perfect combo.

People can't nit-pick this one. This dvd isn't about being bent up like a pretzel.
It's about total well being. Definitely buy this one, you'll feel good!

This is incredible!

I was lucky to discover Kundalini Yoga at a NY Sports Club class last summer. It was then my good fortune to discover Ana & Ravi's DVD's and now I am addicted! I need my yoga fix every day! Fat Free Yoga is incredible! Not only have I lost 10 pounds in a month (only using their workouts and adding some 20-30 mins of fast walking), but my waist has shrunk by several inches. I am so happy about this!

This DVD is great! It has four approximately 20 minute segments, so you can do a 20 minute workout or the whole workout for a real rush!! When I have done the complete DVD my abs feel as though I had been through a tough Fat Burning Pilates session (which I have had plenty of at my Crunch Gym in LA) though this is a thousand times more enjoyable than that!!! This is yoga at its best! This would be a great DVD for yoga beginners because the instructor gives great instructions and tells you how to modify the exercise where necessary
This DVD gets my heart beating and some good sweat going.

I enjoy this DVD very much, both in terms of content, production values and fun factor. I wish that I had discovered this yoga program long ago, before so many dead ends with yoga DVD's that didn't thrill me. I am 29 years old and was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I am on medication but have been doing this DVD for a couple of months. I am losing weight slowly. I don't mind because it seems that my body is adjusting as I go, and I feel any weight loss I have achieved will be more permanent than fast weight loss would be. Also, I do feel better. I had gone up to a size 12 from a size 6 which was devastating because I am a former model. I am encouraged that my clothes are fitting more loosely now.

I wanted to try Fat-Free Yoga as a supplement to going to the gym. I really want to be more flexible and balanced, but I also wanted something faster and closer to a cardio workout than traditional posing/meditative yoga.

I wasn't in love with the first DVD of Ana & Ravi's I bought, Beginners and Beyond. But using the "breath of fire" (basically a panting kind of breath) makes these poses challenging and much more satisfying. I've been doing the DVD before going to the gym and I feel like it gives me some energy and motivation to get in there and do a harder workout.

There are brief resting meditations between exercises, which really helped motivate me to finish the entire DVD, and some really nice relaxing ones in the intro and ending. I LOVE the Matrix feature and being able to set up the segments in advance.

There's very little yoga-speak about chakras, just very well-placed instruction and motivation. On one of the tougher moves, I started whining in my head, about to give up. Then he narrated "you may not love this move, but it loves you." Caught me, haha.

Although Ravi mentions it a couple of times, I think it's important to reiterate that you should go only as fast as you feel comfortable going with all the moves. Because this kind of yoga can be jerky and it's more about motion than poses, I found it helpful to really watch and pay attention to the DVD the first couple of times through, then backing up to actually do the segment. And anything that went past slight discomfort into pain, I'm skipping for now. I think easing into the DVD that way really cuts down on the potential frustration in the learning curve.

Looking forward to trying the Stretch & "Warrior" DVDs too :]

*Just a note - there's a video on YouTube from their Quick Fixes DVD for headache remedies that I just found and did tonight. I'd had a headache all day and it was seriously gone in less than a couple of minutes. amazing!

The sessions in this DVD are very good but the audio is extremely poor. At times it was difficult to hear the narrarator over the breathing exercises.