Yoga Shakti by Shiva Rea 2 Disc DVD

 

 

I thought I’d start off with the only DVD I ever really use, from one of my favorite teachers, Shiva Rea.  If you take my class, you know that I like variety – I don’t like to do the same thing day after day, week after week.  This DVD gives you that opportunity, which I love. There is over 4 hours of yoga on the DVD, and you can pick and choose which tracks to use, or follow one of four preset sequences.  That way you can create a different practice each time.   

 

The scenery is amazing in this DVD.   I’m not always such a fan of DVD’s, because I think the emphasis on looking at the TV actually takes me *out* of my yoga practice, instead of into it.  However, this DVD is so beautiful, filmed on beaches in beautiful natural light.   I find it actually helps my yoga practice, especially if I haven’t been on vacation in awhile.  I just envision I’m there on the beach in India with her, or I remember some of the most beautiful outdoor yoga times I’ve had, and I’m in the flow. 

 

The actual yoga is tough!   She includes arm balances, inversions and backbends, so this DVD is for experienced practitioners.  It’s in the vinyasa style, which is very creative and based off of sun salutes to get warm and into standing postures.   I read through some quick reviews at Amazon, and people love the video, but someone mentioned getting injured while doing this video, so be mindful.  This is a good video to remember that you have to be your own best teacher!! 

 

It’s not available on Netflix as far as I can tell.   However, she has a bunch of other DVDs available there, and in my experience, all her videos are interesting.  You can also check out samples on YouTube – here’s one. 

 

Let me know if you’ve tried her videos, and what your thoughts are!  

 

See you on the mat,

 

Barrett