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{"id":59,"date":"2024-01-02T02:15:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T02:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sweetrosedreamer.wordpress.com\/?p=59"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:40:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T13:40:03","slug":"tantric-toning-workout-with-stephanie-de-phillipo-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?p=59","title":{"rendered":"Tantric Toning Workout with Stephanie de Phillipo Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-archives-dropdown alignright wp-block-archives\"><label for=\"wp-block-archives-1\" class=\"wp-block-archives__label\">Archives<\/label>\n\t\t<select id=\"wp-block-archives-1\" name=\"archive-dropdown\" onchange=\"document.location.href=this.options[this.selectedIndex].value;\">\n\t\t<option value=\"\">Select Month<\/option>\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202503'> March 2025 &nbsp;(2)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202502'> February 2025 &nbsp;(2)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202501'> January 2025 &nbsp;(2)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202412'> December 2024 &nbsp;(5)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202411'> November 2024 &nbsp;(3)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202410'> October 2024 &nbsp;(2)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202409'> September 2024 &nbsp;(4)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202408'> August 2024 &nbsp;(2)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202407'> July 2024 &nbsp;(3)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202406'> June 2024 &nbsp;(2)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202405'> May 2024 &nbsp;(3)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202404'> April 2024 &nbsp;(1)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202403'> March 2024 &nbsp;(3)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202402'> February 2024 &nbsp;(3)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202401'> January 2024 &nbsp;(6)<\/option>\n\t<option value='https:\/\/sweetroseblog.ejonet.com\/?m=202312'> December 2023 &nbsp;(2)<\/option>\n<\/select><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Distributor: Natural Journeys\/Goldhil Home Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year: 1998* (2004 DVD release)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*originally released by Goldhil Video as Stephanie\u2019s Tantric Toning: The Stress-Free Workout in 1998<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stephanie&#039;s Tantric Toning\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8fvBbB2v4oE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Bell Kyle <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the DVDs in my collection claim to give you a good workout and have a positive outlook for seeing results when doing them regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how can one be satisfied with their progress when completing a program? In 1997, Stephanie de Phillipo found out that traditional workout videos like step aerobics, kickboxing, and weightlifting felt rushed and needed something that she could connect to. It was at that very moment, after she studied many specialties of fitness, Stephanie created Tantric Toning.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sweetrosedreamer.files.wordpress.com\/2024\/01\/s-l1200.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" style=\"width:294px;height:auto\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;For the Goddess in Every Woman&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The intention that she made for the program is for you to not just tone the entire body, but to feel and connect to the moves as you do them. She also claims that Tantric Toning can release stress, increase vitality, and increase self-awareness. It\u2019s also \u201cthe first Tantric workout on DVD,\u201d which is a refeshing addition to the collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon pressing play on the DVD menu, Stephanie arrives on this beautiful set which looks similar to the ones from <em>The Method<\/em> workout series. She then explains the philosophy of the program, claiming that the video was \u201ccreated for the need of a holistic workout.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is themed after nature\u2019s elements: water, fire, earth, and air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of the moves and poses are unique to Tantric Toning which have an energy component to them, meaning that you can see it, feel it, connect to it, and follow it. After all, Stephanie calls the Tantric Toning workout \u201cthe stress-free workout\u201d because you can work at your own pace and won\u2019t have to worry about keeping up with her. It\u2019s also about being yourself and having a positive mindset during the workout itself without any shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Warm-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The structure of a traditional workout will always have a warm-up at the beginning, which is for being present in the moment. Stephanie and her class* begin with the horse pose and then start with some breathing and visualizations associated with this pose. Then they practice the Tantric breath, which is a breath filling up the abdomen with air, and then the lungs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now in a plie squat position, they do a few reps of the move with some angel arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cClaim all the space you need, it\u2019s all yours.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>With one heel and both arms lifted, they do a pelvic flow to wake up the body and the internal organs before going back to the plie squat position. From here, they shake their hips as they come up. I like that some of the moves are timed to the music, like for this plie squat variation. In the horse pose, they do some arm circles before putting their palms up and shifting from side to side, giving a sense that this move can release any worries that\u2019s blocking your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From star pose to shining star pose (heels off the floor), they shoot out any tension in the body, then rolling down to touch their ankles for a nice standing roll up. Stopping halfway, they lift one arm at a time like a bird\u2019s wings would for the spinal twist. After that, they do some extensions of the legs and toes as they balance and stretch them out before the first segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*The only person that she mentions sometimes is Bobbie, the senior lady. She is the one wearing red and provides the modifications for some moves\/poses. The other three people in her class were not mentioned in the credits, and by me, are unofficially named Lillian (lady in purple), Fern (lady in green) and Robyn (lady in pink).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-4-color\">Earth Segment: Connect with Earth\u2019s Energy<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting in a plie squat stance, they place their hands atop their legs (feeling as if the Earth was holding you) as they do some spinal twists. Bobbie provides a modification for some moves from this point on. Scooping up the Earth\u2019s energy, they spread it out when transitioning into triangle pose (while providing some more visualizations), and then into hourglass pose (as the time passes by). Transitioning into some squats and presses, they let out any negative energy and then turning to one side, holding an invisible treasure box (containing life\u2019s greatest gift) as they lift up for what is (a great visualization) for Warrior 1 pose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><br>\u201cTake advantage of the time, don\u2019t let it take advantage of you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This is eventually repeated on the left side before some forward bends, as Stephanie repeats some affirmations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI am safe. I am open. I am powerful. I am proud.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Back to the roots in standing, they do a variation of the mermaid stretch* called the willow, where they first stretch out the arm and then bend the same leg. From the same position, they go into a full-bended willow for a deep side stretch on either side. Another plie variation is done with \u201cAsian arms,\u201d representing the energy that you bring to the world. As they go back to the starting stance, they all scoop up the earth\u2019s energy up once more before transitioning to the air segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*stretch featured in the warm-up and cooldown of Winsor Pilates: Accelerated Fat Burning (2006)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#9b51e0\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Air Segment: Become Aware of Air<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the music, this segment features some graceful and fluent moves which connect to the air surrounding us. They start off with pushing up the sky as if they were lifting up air energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Air Segment\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bcMv5gqLhc4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou need to raise the sky to make room for your higher mind.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, they take the goddess pose, maintaining the renewed energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWhy do we lift the sky? Because it\u2019s not high enough.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>They then come into a squat position as they get ready to fly like birds, and then alternate one arm at a time for the phoenix stretch. Taking a comfortable back bend, they fly again, letting the air pass by.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Air Toning pt 2\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W1faYenkhF8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Bell Kyle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A winged victory pose helps them prepare them for some balancing exercises while Bobbie limits her range of motion. (You can even hear some birds chirping in the background here!) The same foot goes to the back for a variation on Warrior 3 pose when the torso extends as you offer and receive some of life\u2019s many gifts. Stephanie remarks that the power from Tantric Toning comes from the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the star and shining star poses again, they continue to work on their balance, leading into the fire segment shortly afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cLet\u2019s see your finest energy glow. Let\u2019s see your beauty come from you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Fire Segment: Work with Fire<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This segment is reminiscent of fast-paced aerobics, but doesn\u2019t cause any stress to your joints. The music gets louder once they start to bend towards either side in the plie squat stance, symbolizing an invisible rope that they\u2019re climbing towards their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fire Segment\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4QG69B3Wf0Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Bell Kyle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing to pull the fire energy, it spreads so they can all use it throughout the exercises. Now they take the bow and arrow slowly to start and then up to tempo with the music along with the synced breathing. We aim for our goals with a double-sided bow and arrow, which is perfectly in sync with the music. Another move done to tempo is called the wildfire which involves some lunges with the palms facing up to the sky, before doing some side lunges with the arms flowing gracefully. To recenter, they breathe in some circles of fire before going back to the plie squat variation with the hips done to tempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hip swirls represent big circles of fire, and once I break a slight sweat, it\u2019s now time to cool down with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Water Segment: Refresh With Water<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This segment acts as the cooldown for Tantric Toning as we start off with swimming through the ocean, blocking out any obstacles that can block our dreams. Another variation is shown in a narrow squat position as they splash the water on their faces. From there, they visualize their hands floating across a pond of glass, where Stephanie encourages the viewers to use their imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Water Segment\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z0r5COFfViE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Bell Kyle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Back to horse pose, they transition into variations of tree pose called the waterfall and water droplet on either side with the palms pressing against each other. From Egyptian pose to diamond pose, they stretch out the back and torso along with cat pose. Each arm is brought up with tingling fingertips with a spinal twist, leading into a forward bend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, we all declare our winged victory with an inner smile so the energy can radiate throughout the entire body. At the end of the practice, Stephanie reminds us to use the principles of Tantric Toning in everyday life\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201c&#8230;for they are your greatest gift.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus: Color Meditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Color Therapy\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nESRnaZZsr8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Bell Kyle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an optional meditation that you can do at the end of the session, lasting about 15 minutes. A colored lens is placed in front of the camera as Stephanie explains the positive and negative emotions for each color, as well as the personality traits and parts of the body associated with them. It\u2019s kind of like a body scan, but done visually. But for the first Tantric Toning session, I alternated between keeping the eyes open and closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: listen to your body and do whatever works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The colors shown on-screen are ruby red, emerald green, golden yellow, sapphire blue, and diamond white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, I think that the workout would be great for rest days or as a program to start or end your day. I felt like it was a combination of The Method and Yoga Booty Ballet (Beachbody), minus the dance and weight training segments. Stephanie implemented the things she learned from many specialties of fitness and transformed the minds and bodies of those doing the program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My final rating for this program would be 24\/10, because Tantric Toning stands out in many ways compared to other DVDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Links and Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stephanie has a Linkedin page as well as her websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>tantrictoning.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>museinbloom.com (her personal website)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(You may need to copy and paste the links on the Internet Archive to view them.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading, and Happy New Year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Distributor: Natural Journeys\/Goldhil Home Media Year: 1998* (2004 DVD release) *originally released by Goldhil Video as Stephanie\u2019s Tantric Toning: The Stress-Free Workout in 1998 Many of the DVDs in my collection claim to give you a good workout and have a positive outlook for seeing results when doing them regularly. 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