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Exhale: Core Fusion Yoga – Energy Flow Review and Giveaway

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***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Workout Details

Exhale:  Core Fusion Yoga - Energy Flow, released August 24, 2010 by Acacia, is the first yoga workout from the Core Fusion DVD series.  The workout is led by husband and wife team, and Core Fusion creators, bringing their popular spa classes to the masses with this DVD.  The workout is broken up into five sections:  Energy Flow, Sun Salutations 1, Sun Salutations 2, Chi Gong & Hip Opener Stretches and Core & Gluteal.  These can be played individually or you can choose to play the full 50 minute workout for an intense total body workout.  The workout also includes three bonus segments:  Savasana & Stretches, an excerpt from Exhale:  Lean and Toned and an excerpt from Weight Loss:  Cardio Sculpt.

Review

The first segment, Energy Flow, contains a sequence of postures that includes downward dog, cat and cow and runner’s lunge.  It then transitions into a forearm/side plank combo into child pose before returning to standing for some side stretches.  Next up are the Sun Salutation 1 & 2.  It is in these two sections that things start to heat up and the heart rate gets going.  The first Sun Salutation section is led by Fred while the second one is led by Elizabeth.  These two sections are filled with Warrior Lunges, Planks, Push-Ups, Chair Pose, Standing Pigeon, Half Moon, Triangle and Side Angle. Some of the poses are held and pulsed for an additional challenge.  Elizabeth continues to lead the next section, Chi Gong & Hip Opener Stretches, which includes lower body toning with wide squat variations combined with flowing arm movement and concludes with stretches such as seated spinal twist.  The last section is led by Fred, Core & Gluteal, and requires yoga blocks for the initial core work sequence.  Then the focus shifts to the gluteals with bird/dog sequences and finishes up with core work. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this workout.  Done in its entirety, the workout flowed together nicely from beginning to end.  It is an extremely versatile workout that can be used in a combination of ways.  Many of the sections lend themselves nicely to add-ons after a cardiovascular workout or strength workout.  I look forward to reaching for this workout again. 

Exhale: Core Fusion Yoga – Energy Flow Giveaway

Guess what?  Acacia is giving one reader a chance to win a copy of Exhale: Core Fusion Yoga – Energy Flow!

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This giveaway begins 9/7/10 and will end on 9/13/10 @ 10p.m central and is open to US residents only. Winner will be chosen randomly via random.org. An email notification will be sent to the email address provided by the winner with 48 hours to respond. Failure to do so will result in a new winner being selected. Please see Terms and conditions for full giveaway rules.

Disclaimer: Acacia provided me with a copy of Exhale: Core Fusion Yoga – Energy Flow to review. I received no other compensation and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under obligation to provide a positive review in return for the free workout. Giveaway retail value is $17.

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103 comments

  1. Michael says:

    September 7, 2010 at 10:41 am (UTC -5)

    Sun Saluatation

  2. Carrie says:

    September 7, 2010 at 10:45 am (UTC -5)

    I’m most interested in trying the Core Fusion Energy Flow Yoga DVD. I have some of the other core fusion workouts and like it alot.

  3. Nicole C. says:

    September 7, 2010 at 11:09 am (UTC -5)

    I would love to try the Exhale: Core Fusion Pure Abs & Arms workout.

  4. andy says:

    September 7, 2010 at 11:24 am (UTC -5)

    exhale- corefusion abs and arms

  5. Ashley H. says:

    September 7, 2010 at 12:22 pm (UTC -5)

    I’d like to try the Exhale: Core Fusion Body Sculpt.

  6. Amber G says:

    September 7, 2010 at 12:32 pm (UTC -5)

    I am interested in trying the Creative Core + Upper Body!

  7. Amber G says:

    September 7, 2010 at 12:32 pm (UTC -5)

    I follow Acacia on Twitter – my Twitter ID is @AmberGoo

  8. Amber G says:

    September 7, 2010 at 12:33 pm (UTC -5)

    I follow Huff and Buff on Twitter – my Twitter ID is @AmberGoo

  9. Amber G says:

    September 7, 2010 at 12:33 pm (UTC -5)

    I like Acacia on Facebook – my FB name is Amanda Moore

  10. Amber G says:

    September 7, 2010 at 12:34 pm (UTC -5)

    I like Huff and Buff on Facebook – my FB name is Amanda Moore

  11. Amber G says:

    September 7, 2010 at 12:34 pm (UTC -5)

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/AmberGoo/status/23256840264

  12. won says:

    September 7, 2010 at 2:05 pm (UTC -5)

    Core abs sounds like a great workout for me.

  13. Lithium says:

    September 7, 2010 at 7:39 pm (UTC -5)

    I’d like to try Core Fusion Body Sculpt

  14. Julie says:

    September 7, 2010 at 7:40 pm (UTC -5)

    I need the Yoga to the Rescue for Back Pain workout.

  15. Lithium says:

    September 7, 2010 at 7:41 pm (UTC -5)

    I Like Acacia on Facebook

  16. Lithium says:

    September 7, 2010 at 7:41 pm (UTC -5)

    I already Like Huff and Buff on Facebook

  17. Julie says:

    September 7, 2010 at 7:41 pm (UTC -5)

    following Acacia on twitter
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  18. Lithium says:

    September 7, 2010 at 7:42 pm (UTC -5)

    I Subscribed to your blog

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    September 7, 2010 at 7:42 pm (UTC -5)

    I Subscribed to your blog #2

  20. Rachel says:

    September 7, 2010 at 9:13 pm (UTC -5)

    Exhale: Core Fusion Pilates Plus

  21. Rachel says:

    September 7, 2010 at 9:16 pm (UTC -5)

    I follow Acacia on Twitter @rachelflavin

  22. Rachel says:

    September 7, 2010 at 9:17 pm (UTC -5)

    I like Acacia on Facebook

  23. Rachel says:

    September 7, 2010 at 9:17 pm (UTC -5)

    I follow Huff and Buff on Twitter @rachelflavin

  24. Rachel says:

    September 7, 2010 at 9:18 pm (UTC -5)

    I like Huff and Buff on Facebook

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    September 7, 2010 at 9:19 pm (UTC -5)

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    September 7, 2010 at 9:20 pm (UTC -5)

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  27. Kirsten says:

    September 7, 2010 at 9:41 pm (UTC -5)

    Exhale: Core fusion thighs and glutes

  28. david basile says:

    September 8, 2010 at 7:25 am (UTC -5)

    Exhale: Core Fusion Body Sculpt

  29. Amy B says:

    September 8, 2010 at 10:14 am (UTC -5)

    I would like to try Dance and be Fit: Brazilian Body.

  30. Joy F says:

    September 8, 2010 at 8:05 pm (UTC -5)

    I could use Core abs. Thanks.

  31. Benita says:

    September 8, 2010 at 8:47 pm (UTC -5)

    I’m most interested in trying yoga for beginners.

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  32. Benita says:

    September 8, 2010 at 8:48 pm (UTC -5)

    Email subscriber. #1

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    September 8, 2010 at 8:48 pm (UTC -5)

    Email subscriber #2

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  34. angie says:

    September 8, 2010 at 9:59 pm (UTC -5)

    Tai Chi For Beginners looks interesting.

  35. Lupe says:

    September 9, 2010 at 7:30 am (UTC -5)

    I would like to try out Weight Loss: Pilates, it would help me incorporate Pilates into my workouts.

  36. gala says:

    September 9, 2010 at 12:18 pm (UTC -5)

    i’d like to try Beautiful Belly with Hemalayaa

  37. Melissa O. says:

    September 9, 2010 at 8:19 pm (UTC -5)

    Shivea Rea Yoga Trance looks interesting!

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  38. alison says:

    September 10, 2010 at 9:31 am (UTC -5)

    I’d like to try CF Lean & Toned…or McGee’s Weight Loss Pilates.

  39. alison says:

    September 10, 2010 at 9:36 am (UTC -5)

    Plugged it on my blog:
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  40. alison says:

    September 10, 2010 at 9:38 am (UTC -5)

    #2

  41. alison says:

    September 10, 2010 at 9:38 am (UTC -5)

    #3 for reblog

  42. alison says:

    September 10, 2010 at 9:39 am (UTC -5)

    #4 for reblog

  43. alison says:

    September 10, 2010 at 9:40 am (UTC -5)

    #5 for reblog

  44. alison says:

    September 10, 2010 at 9:41 am (UTC -5)

    And I subscribed #1

  45. alison says:

    September 10, 2010 at 9:42 am (UTC -5)

    Suscribed to your blog #2 entry
    (um, can you tell I really want this dvd?! what can I say, I’m on a no-buy! I have to do what I can! :) )

  46. alison says:

    September 10, 2010 at 11:01 am (UTC -5)

    Following Acacia on FB

  47. alison says:

    September 10, 2010 at 11:02 am (UTC -5)

    Following Huff & Buff on FB. (and now I’m thru entering :) )

  48. Tricia says:

    September 10, 2010 at 4:40 pm (UTC -5)

    Visited Acacia – Would love, LOVE Shiva Rhea Energy Flow for Beginners! I have yet to find a beginner yoga workout that truly is for beginners and I’ve heard such great things about this one!

  49. Tricia says:

    September 10, 2010 at 4:41 pm (UTC -5)

    Following Acacia on Twitter – check!

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    September 10, 2010 at 4:41 pm (UTC -5)

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    September 10, 2010 at 4:44 pm (UTC -5)

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  54. Tricia says:

    September 10, 2010 at 4:45 pm (UTC -5)

    Okay, I think I’m covered! Even tweeted the giveaway today! Whew!

    Can you tell I really want to win this one?

  55. Lupe says:

    September 10, 2010 at 9:02 pm (UTC -5)

    I Like Acacia on Facebook!

  56. Lupe says:

    September 10, 2010 at 9:02 pm (UTC -5)

    I like Huff and Buff on Facebook!

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    September 10, 2010 at 9:03 pm (UTC -5)

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  59. sam says:

    September 10, 2010 at 9:57 pm (UTC -5)

    I am interested in trying the energy flow workout–especially the core and glutes segment using the blocks. The acacia site looks great–many workouts to consider in the future.

  60. Daniel M says:

    September 11, 2010 at 12:13 am (UTC -5)

    Exhale: Core Fusion Pilates Plus looks interesting

  61. Aisa says:

    September 11, 2010 at 1:31 am (UTC -5)

    Chi Gong & Hip Opener Stretches.

    Despite summer being over, and fall’s season of wearing layers, I need some desperate toning.

  62. Holly C. says:

    September 11, 2010 at 11:06 am (UTC -5)

    I would love to try the Dance and Be Fit: Brazilian Body!

  63. Holly C. says:

    September 11, 2010 at 11:06 am (UTC -5)

    follow AcaciaFitness on twitter as hbbs55

  64. Holly C. says:

    September 11, 2010 at 11:07 am (UTC -5)

    like Acacia on facebook

  65. Holly C. says:

    September 11, 2010 at 11:08 am (UTC -5)

    follow you on twitter as hbbs55

  66. Holly C. says:

    September 11, 2010 at 11:09 am (UTC -5)

    like you on facebook

  67. Holly C. says:

    September 11, 2010 at 11:12 am (UTC -5)

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    September 11, 2010 at 11:12 am (UTC -5)

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  69. Holly C. says:

    September 11, 2010 at 11:14 am (UTC -5)

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  70. Jill Myrick says:

    September 11, 2010 at 10:29 pm (UTC -5)

    I would also like to try the Fit in 5 Total Body Tone.

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  71. Jill Myrick says:

    September 11, 2010 at 10:30 pm (UTC -5)

    I am following Acacia via Twitter as jlsc123.

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  72. Jill Myrick says:

    September 11, 2010 at 10:30 pm (UTC -5)

    I am a fan of Acacia via Facebook as Jill Myrick.

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  73. Jill Myrick says:

    September 11, 2010 at 10:31 pm (UTC -5)

    I am following via Twitter as jlsc123.

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  74. Jill Myrick says:

    September 11, 2010 at 10:31 pm (UTC -5)

    I am a fan via Facebook as Jill Myrick.

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  75. Jill Myrick says:

    September 11, 2010 at 10:32 pm (UTC -5)

    I am subscribed via email as jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com.

  76. Jill Myrick says:

    September 11, 2010 at 10:32 pm (UTC -5)

    I am subscribed via email as jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com #2.

  77. Melissa B. says:

    September 12, 2010 at 9:48 am (UTC -5)

    I would like to try the Weight Loss: Cardio Sculpt.

  78. Holly C. says:

    September 12, 2010 at 5:07 pm (UTC -5)

    dt
    https://twitter.com/hbbs55/status/24320214879

  79. Erica C. says:

    September 13, 2010 at 12:15 am (UTC -5)

    I’d like to try the Creative Core & Upper Body workout because my upper body is my weakest.

  80. Jenny Neal says:

    September 13, 2010 at 1:13 am (UTC -5)

    Pilates PLus!

  81. Holly C. says:

    September 13, 2010 at 9:06 am (UTC -5)

    dt
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  82. Ada says:

    September 13, 2010 at 11:14 am (UTC -5)

    My sister has been telling me about trance dance. I think the Shiva Rea Trance Dance DVD looks interesting.

  83. Aleksandra says:

    September 13, 2010 at 11:56 am (UTC -5)

    I’d love to try the energy flow workout. Always up for something new!

  84. Jennifer Jozwiak says:

    September 13, 2010 at 12:37 pm (UTC -5)

    I’d like to try bollywood dance blast!

  85. Angela Winesburg says:

    September 13, 2010 at 2:17 pm (UTC -5)

    I would love tot try the energy flow workout, thanks!

  86. Veronica Garrett says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:10 pm (UTC -5)

    I would like to try Tai Chai for Beginners.

  87. Em says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:19 pm (UTC -5)

    I’d like the Dance and Be Fit Abs Burn

  88. heather c says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:21 pm (UTC -5)

    I’d love to try Hemalayaa Bollywood Boogie Workout.

  89. Kerri R says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:22 pm (UTC -5)

    I would like to try thr core fusion arms and abs

  90. Kerri R says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:23 pm (UTC -5)

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  91. Kerri R says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:24 pm (UTC -5)

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  92. Kerri R says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:24 pm (UTC -5)

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  93. Kerri R says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:25 pm (UTC -5)

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    September 13, 2010 at 8:26 pm (UTC -5)

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  95. Charlene Kuser says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:37 pm (UTC -5)

    I am interested in trying the Shiva Rea: Surf Yoga Soul DVD

  96. Charlene Kuser says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:41 pm (UTC -5)

    I am following Acacia on Twitter (@Swtlilchick)

  97. Charlene Kuser says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:44 pm (UTC -5)

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  98. Charlene Kuser says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:46 pm (UTC -5)

    I am following you on Twitter (@Swtlilchick)

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    September 13, 2010 at 8:48 pm (UTC -5)

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  100. Charlene Kuser says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:53 pm (UTC -5)

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    September 13, 2010 at 8:53 pm (UTC -5)

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  102. Charlene Kuser says:

    September 13, 2010 at 8:56 pm (UTC -5)

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  103. Sand says:

    September 13, 2010 at 9:15 pm (UTC -5)

    I’d love to try the Dance and Be Fit Carnaval Workout.

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