IntenSati

I bought this DVD thinking that it would be an intense yoga workout with a spiritual focus that I could use to start out my days on my off-days from working out at the gym. What I found was an incredibly annoying new-age aerobics video which is highly reminiscent of some kind of cult.I really really tried to be nice, but after 30 minutes of this video I had to take a break to write this review.Way too "new-agey" like other comments have said. Yes, I do feel better when I work out, mostly it is just physiological and neurological processes which accompany physical exertion not some kind of spiritual miracle which you have performed via dvd.Personally, I would not be surprised if all the high-ratings for this video have actually been hypnotized and brainwashed by this video.To be fair, if you read the horoscope on a daily basis, believe that "positive" thinking is scientifically valid, think that wishes are all you need, force yourself to smile in any situation, including but not limited to intense aerobics, worship all things hemp, hope that Vietnamese rice-paddy hats come into style, think organic food can actually save the world, and/or would have loved to drink the kool-aid, then this is your video.On the other hand, if you are, like me, a rational, skeptical, appropriately cynical and emotionally-balanced human being, this is not the video for you.ProsI am sweating; it is an intense aerobic workout.ConsThere is no warm-up at all; none, nothing, she just starts in the workout at a light pace and then speeds up quick. (and it is not easy)Her constant talking is much more annoying than actually helpful or motivatingI literally got sick of her saying love, gratitude, and embrace so much I would have been grateful if there was a new-age practitioner nearby because I would have loved their stupid face to embrace my fist.Hard to follow when you have to mute the video and say "jesus christ, shut the f@#% up with the bulls$%^!"The chants are really really weird and creepy, alongside her mindless assistants chanting them over and over. (Seriously, you want me to repeat these chants and be like those people?!)I paid for it.

If you are seeking a "killer workout" you must look elsewhere. This is no more killer than a brisk walk. Also, if you do not feel comfortable with affirmations such as "every day in every way I am, I'm better, I'm better yes!" then look elsewhere. So why the five stars? Because it is an excellent motivational movement meditation.I am an advanced home exerciser. I use Jari Love's Get Ripped! series  Get Ripped! with Jari Love: Get Ripped 1000  and the Firm for weight days, Gin Miller's Intense Moves  Step Reebok: Intense Moves and Karen Voight for cardio and Shiva Rea and Brian Kest for Yoga three days a week. I love them all but I did not have great results until I started using this DVD once a day. This DVD inspires me and gets me motivated so that when I am doing my other workouts I can remain focused on the task at hand by using the affirmations. It also helps me in my personal life since I can call upon the affirmations when I am working towards my personal goals.I love this DVD because although I want to meditate and do have meditation DVD's, I just cannot sit there and think. I get fidgety and uncomfortable. By integrating movement and meditation (or affirmations) I can start my day focused, refreshed and positive.

I have only done the workout about seven times now and i already see a difference in my body. My stomach is flatter, my abdomen is more sculpted, my muscles in my legs are the good kind of sore, much firmer, but best of all my boyfriend says that he notices a difference in my entire attitude! I feel so EMPOWERED! Sometimes it's difficult to get into this at first, but once you begin to speak to yourself, once you begin to memorize the mantras, you become passionate, you become a part of something. It's challenging but definitely not impossible or easy to give up on. I find myself chanting these words to myself throughout the day. I feel more confident. I feel like i'm finally getting stronger. I just ordered two more of her videos, she's so inspiring and compassionate. YAY!!!

Recently I've gotten more into meditation and the attitude of gratitude. This workout combines those with movement. I appreciate the affirmations where some people may find it too new agey. I also love the set and want my workout room to look like this :-). I highly recommend this workout. It's a great way to start or end ones day.I will use this one regularly. Especially on those days when it all seems too much. The only thing I wish was different is chaptering. It would be great to have the option to create your own workout to shorten it on those days you don't have a lot of time. I hope Patricia makes another intenSati dvd.

Ms. Moreno has to make more of her time and workouts than this. The mantra's and affirmations can't come close to that of a live session. I'm hoping to seek out where and if she will provide an extended or similar version that looks or feels like you're in one of her better classes. Look her up on Youtube and you will see what a great sell the participants put on the workout. Too bad I and others didn't find it on this video. It's a start at least however you might do well to write you're own positive affirmations and just speak them while doing Zumba, Bodypump, or yoga like workouts. There's more to capitalize on if it's done in person and with others to be sure.