Shiva Rea: Yoga Shakti
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Actor: Shiva ReaBrand: Sounds True
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 270 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-09-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Gemini Sun Records
Product features:
- Core techniques and progressive practices of vinyasa flow yoga
- Creates a foundation of strength and fluidity
- Six Alignment Focus tutorials for maximizing energy flow in yoga postures
- Four complete hour-long sequences including Foundation, Solar Flows I and II, and Lunar Flow I
- Short, inspirational films combining spoken word and evocative image-scapes from India
DVD Reviews of Shiva Rea: Yoga Shakti
DVD Review: Too much Hindu religion in it and too fast paced
Summary: 1 Stars
I wish someone had told me what I wrote below before I bought this DVD. I am going to return it and post my review below on amazon.com so others can see what goes in this DVD. I cannot do it with a clear conscience. and no matter how hard I try, I cannot erase the images of worship dancers and the huge budda images in my head when I watch this DVD.
After reading the rave reviews on amazon.com, I decided to buy this DVD, Shiva Rea Shakti yoga DVD. It is a HUGE mistake.. Today I saw the negative reviews that I didn't see three weeks ago and I wish they were available then. I will return this DVD and buy Bryan Kest instead. I hope my review will help you make informed decisions if you are considering buying this DVD.
Things I do not like about this DVD:
1. I do not like the Hindu religion integrated throughout the DVD. There are worship dancers, drums, gongs, chanting music as well as images. When Shiva Rea does the dance like yoga flow, there is this group of worship dancers on the screen. During each transitional period for titles of sessions to show on the screen, there are Hindu dancers, images, which are highly distractive. When she does the shoulder stand flow, she is in the building with a huge budda head statue on the wall with it being focused and shown on the screen for unnecessary time. For anyone who doesn't want to have anything with the religious part, I recommend that you not buy this DVD.
2. Some people comment that it is too-fast paced to follow. After viewing it, I find that it is so true and it is because Shiva Rea is dancing the trance dance along with the worshipers.
3. You spend too much time trying to watch the video while your head should be facing down or up in the poses. There is not enough instruction at all for me to be able to follow it without having to strain my neck to watch her. You should be able to do it with just the verbal clues.
I love doing yoga poses to relieve pain and stress and become flexible. I do not want to have anything to do with the religious part. I would like something that I will be able to do without having to watch the screen all the time after following it a couple time. I regret the money I wasted on this one.
DVD Review: Too fast for beginners
Summary: 3 Stars
As stated elsewhere, you must preview this video a few times in order to understand the verbal clues Shiva is giving. You cannot watch the TV and participate in the Yoga training easily.
Good points:
Shiva gets many options during her routines, one for beginners, one for intermediates ad one for advanced yogis. So you can grow with this video. Once you are flexible enough and know the poses so that you can move quickly from one to the other, you will have a very good workout. The 4 standard workouts ae good. You have two beginner workouts in the 30 min. basic and the hour plus lunar flows. Then you have the longer solar 1 and 2 workouts for intermediates.
Not so good points
The matrix is a good idea but the flow of movement and breathing from selection to selection is interrupted by the start-up music and art of the next. Production is a bit spotty, especially if you are used to Rodney Yee.
DVD Review: Wonderful DVD, Great Variety
Summary: 5 Stars
Like most of the other reviews I love the options on this DVD. I think it's well worth the money. If you can only buy one yoga dvd, this is a great one because of the variety of workouts. It also has a music only option and will be useful in creating your own routines. I love Shiva, but my complaint is that this particular DVD is not for totally FRESH beginners. You should know some of the basic poses already because she doesn't explain them (in my opinion) thoroughly enough for a rookie. Great quality, and she is totally in line with what I want out of yoga. I love how she uses Sanskrit verbage. It reminds me so much of my old yoga class.DVD Review: Like a new yoga class everyday
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great DVD. With the matrix you can personalize your routine. One day do hip openers and the next time you work out stretch and flow in another area of your body. COncentrate on all areas and do it in the time you have - you can make your workout 20 minutes or over an hour - whatever you want. This is not Top 40 Yoga - this is the real deal. Shiva Rea knows what she is doing and this is about peace within yourself and working your body. Beautiful flowing postures and the filming is gorgeous. Don't wait - immerse yourself in the flow.DVD Review: a beautiful yoga system
Summary: 5 Stars
This is in my opinion, the best yoga dvd I have ever purchased. It lush with gorgeous scenery, and the music is totally cool. I spend 5-6 days a week dancing, so I use this every Sunday to balance out my training. Shiva Rea is a great instructor, although I must say some of the things are a bit challenging for beginners, but I just fast forward those parts. The other night I put on the lunar flow sequence, and felt so calm and grounded afterwards. I highly reccomend the "lunar flow" for those with insomnia or anxiety issues, both of which I have. Its funny, but I actually prefer this dvd to taking classes. I never thought I would be able to find a dvd better than a yoga class.
Description of Shiva Rea: Yoga Shakti
Internationally acclaimed vinyasa flow yoga teacher Shiva Rea revolutionizes the instructional yoga video genre with Yoga Shaktithe first user-personalized practice DVD designed to immerse practitioners in the free flow of shakti, the dynamic, creative fire of the universe.Filmed on location in India and the Maldive Islands on stunning digital video, Yoga Shakti integrates tradition and modern innovation in a powerful new learning system that evolves with the student. Viewers simply select their favorite practices from a simple-to-use yoga menufilled with a rich variety of moving postures, meditations, and shavasana relaxationsand then press play to enjoy. To help them get started, Shiva Rea includes a complete list of suggested sequences, ranging from five-minute tune-up sessions to extended hour-long yoga immersions.
A rich soundtrack featuring traditional Indian musicians as well as contemporary ambient and underground under
With Yoga Shakti, yoga lovers of all levels are invited to infuse their home practice with joy, vitality, and spontaneityand to release shakti, the energetic essence within.
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