Tantric Toning Workout with Stephanie de Phillipo

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Starring: Stephanie de Phillipo
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Type: DVD
Studio: Cerebellum Corporation
Release Date: 2004-12-14
Take a personal journey into the world of Tantra. For the first time on DVD, you ll be able to learn powerful new routines to relieve stress and increase your strength and vitality. This program combines the advantages of yoga, tai chi, and aerobics in a refreshing and dynamic workout. You ll achieve a sexy and shapely body, along with a positive mental attitude. The Tantric Toning Workout uses movement, breathing and relaxation to give you a well-toned body and a positive outlook. Let Stephanie de Phillipo guide you physically and spiritually through this unique fitness routine that you can perform at your own comfort level.

A workout with added imagination
Throughout this lovely, elementally-themed workout, Stephanie de Phillipo exhorts you to use your powers of visualisation. You'll imagine scooping up armfuls of earth energy or bathing in glowing fire energy. You'll glide your hands over a glass pond, wave in the wind like a tree or become a waterfall or a sparkling diamond. These visualisations combine with strong, expressive movements to give a powerful workout for mind and body.
Unlike the previous reviewer I didn't find De Phillipo's attire at all offensive. I suppose when it comes to clothing people have different standards. I do agree though that vocally she can come across as a little over the top. She talks all the way through, her delivery is dramatic, and once or twice her voice gets a bit loud. But to me the benefits of the workout vastly outweighed the odd cringe that this caused.
The movements of the earth section are rooted in horse stance and plies. The air section covers arms and balance (with frequent references to flying). The fire section has familiar aerobic moves and the water section is cooling and flowing with hints of qi gong and yoga.
I always enjoy myself when I use this DVD. I break a light sweat and the time flies. At the finish I feel stretched, toned and uplifted.
European readers may be interested to know that it plays fine in region 2.

It's supposed to be a workout video, not a porn flick, put some clothes on
I am so sick of buying exercise videos and being confronted with scantily clad instructors. Cover yourself up for goodness sake - I don't care to look down your top when you bend over to demonstrate a pose!!! The voice of the woman leading the workout grated on my nerves and her manner seemed forced or insincere. I think the moves would have actually been nice had I been able to stand to watch or listen to it. I'd like to find a similar workout with a different instructor - preferably one who is appropriately dressed.

An unexpected gem of a toning workout!
I stumbled upon this toning workout video about 10 years ago and it's remained my favorite since that time. I was ecstatic when I found it on DVD a couple of years ago as I no longer had a VCR and missed doing the workout. It may not be as strenuous and calorie burning as other workouts, but it does tone your body and helps you focus. Whenever I do this workout it in the morning, I am more focused and my body is more energetic for the rest of the day. I was having problems with my feet from all the walking I do and doing this workout also helped alleviate that stress. I highly recommend it as a part of your workout regimen!

Who Knew?
Oddly enough, this $2 DVD is moderately useful. Don't think for a second you're getting a real workout. It's definitely all toning and stretching, if you couldn't tell from the title. But it is a unique way to work your muscles and a nice change from the usual motivational blondies. I'd recommend it to anyone.

What a deal - a tremendous workout for the price!
I tested this DVD out this morning, and I have to say, that it was GRRREAT! I loved the movements. They were easy to learn, but certainly beneficial. I have felt good since the morning. Incorporating breathing really helps, and when you can master the movements easily, all the better. The instructor's voice is soothing, but not too "ethereal".
It is a wonderful head to toe workout and stretch, and it will certainly help your overall circulation. It is all done while standing - no mat exercises, so for those who grimace at getting out the mat and dropping to the floor, I recommend it highly. Check out your local Dollar Tree. It's a very good buy there.