Fast-paced, but a fabulous workout!
Added 10/8/2009
I started my yoga journey with Kundalini, and then this DVD was recommended to me. WOW! This DVD moves quickly, but you do each set multiple times (as is standard in vinyasa flow). My entire body was sore after this workout. In fact, the first time I did this DVD I absolutely had to take breaks because my arms, legs, and core were shaking. Mind you, I am an avid long-distance runner and am in pretty good shape. From that moment on I was hooked. It's fairly tradition, but the instructions Shiva Rea gives are so amazing. She explains moves in a manner that allow me to open up to them in entirely new ways. The background on this entire video is all filmed on location and it is just breath-taking. I have watched this DVD just to relax after work before, not even doing the yoga set itself. Highly recommended, whether a beginner or an advanced student!
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Fantastic
Added 7/17/2009
I was overwhelmed as a beginner so I can understand the complaints some other reviewers have with this DVD. However I would like to add that vinyasa, or flow yoga, is a quite challenging form of yoga, not usually recommended for beginners. I think that Shiva Rea does very well in introducing this form of yoga to those unfamiliar with it. I really love the DVD, music and presentation, so I went back to it after using the Giam beginner yoga DVDs for a few weeks. At that point it was not completely unreasonable to attempt the flows in this program- especially with all the variations she introduces to make it less physically challenging. I have favorite moments in the program and find it very easy to navigate to them because the DVD is broken down into 5 sections. I have Rhumatoid Arthritis and yoga practice has helped me with my pain, but some days are better than others, on bad days I just do one flow. I like that this DVD gives you the option to do that. I would recommend this to a beginner as long as you try this as maybe your second DVD, and the real "beginner" ones get old fast.
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Practice yoga, for inner and outer body
Added 5/23/2009
Shiva Rea defines flow as, "a natural state of yoga that we've known since birth from artists to athletes the state of flow is defined as the ability to move freely in an unbroken stream of awareness uniting your mind, body, breath with your creative intelligence." Moving freely in yoga is not something that beginners really can do, but this is still a worthwhile DVD for people starting out in yoga who are in resonable shape and serious about doing more.
It looks glorious on my big screen TV, images of Hawaii with just the instructor working out (no big class in the background). It is a peacful relaxing vive. But while you can select music-only or music-and-voice there is no voice only selection for beginners who may have problems hearing all the instructions. However this is a small quibble. If you are looking for a restful yoga DVD taught by someone who really knows what they are doing, Shiva Rea's flow yoga is a great DVD
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Pretty good - not really for those new to yoga, just new to Flow Yoga
Added 4/9/2009
Pretty good, but this dvd is not for those new to yoga. If you've been practicing yoga for a while and are familiar with the poses, trying out flow yoga (vinyasa yoga) might be fun. I'm also surprised at how short this dvd is compared to other Shiva Rea dvds.
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great intro to flow yoga
Added 4/4/2009
I've done yoga off and on for about 8 years now. I enjoy this DVD. My only complaint is that it is broken up into individual segments, so it only "flows" sporadically, but I suppose that is appropriate since this is for beginners. Flow yoga is physically challenging (that's why I got this "beginner" DVD), so the breaks between each flow are nice for those who may not be able to make it through the whole routine. Shiva Rea is an amazingly youthful and energetic instructor, and I find her style very easy to follow and motivating. I will likely purchase another DVD of hers in the future.
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