Shiva Rea - Fluid Power - Vinyasa Flow Yoga

I really wanted to like this DVD and over the past year I've tried to incorporate it into my exercise regime unfortunately I just can't get into Shiva's free-flow interpretive style of Yoga and FLUID POWER sits on the shelf (in favour of Rodney Yee) unless I'm feeling very creative (and a little drunk).

I've been practicing Yoga for many years now and would consider myself to be an intermediate to advanced Yogi who mostly practices at home so I've done my fair share of Yoga DVDs and although this is a great workout it's just not for me. On the positive side though there is a ton to discover in the 213 minutes contained here all easily accessible through the awesome Yoga Matrix menu which allows you to `create your own custom practice' (this feature should be included on all workout DVDs). The music is really good too with audio options for instruction or music only, although personally I don't know how this workout would be possible without instruction. This has also been beautifully filmed with amazing scenery and there are tons of special features included on the bonus disk.

Shiva Rea is a fantastic instructor (once she stops free-flowing) unfortunately most of this practice is un-traditional and I couldn't follow or get into her original, innovative style. Finding myself lost unless I could see the TV (at all times) continually facing the wrong direction or using the wrong arm or leg and straining my neck to see what she was up to next.

I would also consider this to be an advanced workout and beginners should be warned that Shiva flows quickly from one position to the next with some very challenging and complex bindings and poses and unless you're fluent in the ancient language of Sanskrit or a Yoga instructor you'll be lost with the amount of Sanskrit used here without translation.

This is a really popular workout and I envy those that appreciate this style, I guess I'm just a traditionalist when it comes to my Yoga practice.

This DVD has so many choices that it's like having multiple yoga workouts. It's definitely worth more than the price because there is such a variety of levels and routines that you can pick and choose. There is an incredible matrix on the dvd that allows me to interactively build my own workout. The workouts are challenging and contain a variety of variations and levels so that it accomodates all levels of fitness. Shiva Rea has a calming voice that is both motivating and relaxing.

I am a long time Kundalini yoga practitioner and I wanted to try some different types of yoga for a change. This video is wonderful! The introduction talks about how our bodies are composed of fluid and have a movement of their own, and then you can chose what type and length of session you would like to do after that. The scenery is beautiful and the segments are really well explained, so you are guided through the poses as they flow. It does require some experience in yoga and a degree of flexibility, but I would consider myself a rusty intermediate and did fine with the poses. The flowing movements during each pose do remind my of Kundalini sets but the way it all comes together is different and really appealing. I felt deeply relaxed by the end of the tape and I look forward to using it again.

Been doing power yoga and Kundalini yoga for about two years now. Consider myself open-minded, coordinated and flexible. I like this DVD but find it hard to follow. I never have to look at the T.V. when doing other videos. I find I have to turn around to see what she is doing a lot. Other than that, like I said I like it, it is challenging and feels good.

I love it, but is challenging. I have been practicing yoga for several years, but this really makes you work. I was looking for something a little different and it
definitely is. I love the music and the setting. If you are wanting basic yoga I wouldn't buy it. It is fast and challenging. Karen