I’ve tried a lot of different types of yoga tapes. Some were too hard. Some were too cheesy. Many lacked the ability to turn me onto their yoga style. So, when I received a yoga DVD that put all others to shame, I just had to share it with you. My favorite yoga DVD for the home yogi is Shiva Rea’s “Yoga Shakti.” Here’s why you might want to check it out for yourself…
1. It offers a Variety of Guided Practices (in the Vinyasa Style of Yoga) - This two-disc DVD doesn’t have just one or two workouts like most videos/dvds. It offers FOUR pre-set, 30 – 90 minute guided practices to choose from. Nice variety! But that’s not all…
2. It’s Specifically Designed for a Home Based Practice - When you do a lot of yoga at home, you like to mix it up a bit, don’t you? (I know I do.) The unique feature of this DVD is what’s called the “Yoga Matrix.” It is an a la carte menu of all the yoga sequences that make up the four, guided practices. With a click of your remote control, you can select and customize your practice from the 30 different yoga position flows (in Vinyasa style yoga – you repeat a set of positions in what’s called “flowing”), in the order that you choose. So you can choose one brief sequence for a 5-minute stretch or customize your favorite poses to address the time limit or desire you have. But just when you think it couldn’t get any better…
3. The Music is Awesome -The ambient fusion soundtrack by some of the heavy hitters of the world music scene is food for your soul. I loved it from the first time I popped it in. Sometimes I set up my DVD before I’m ready to practice, so I can just listen to the music. If I could buy the soundtrack alone, I’d do it. Need I say more? I think I will…
4. It Appeals to Your Senses – Just in case the above features weren’t enough to set the mood for you, wait till you experience the little groovy details. From the vivid, orange colors of the DVD case, to the outrageously beautiful cinematography that makes a traditional yoga studio backdrop pale in comparison, and to the stunning Yoga Goddess, Shiva Rea, as your personal teacher… It’s the next best thing to a yoga retreat. (It’s official. I now think Shiva is the coolest chic ever and I’m dying to be her new best friend.)
5. You’ll Learn Something New – The DVD also includes interviews with Shiva and like-minded colleagues on what yoga means to her, how to meditate, the fascinating story of how she and her team traveled around the world to put this DVD together and more. Oooh la la. Education, entertainment and the promise of firm buns all in one package.
Consider the “Yoga Shakti” DVD a must-have if you do yoga at home.
Get yours here.
Learn more about yoga teacher Shiva Rea and her products at www.ShivaRea.com
