Rea Shiva-Daily Energy Collection

I am certified to teach prana flow through Shiva Rea's teacher training program. It is a style I love and have embodied in my practice for 6-7 years. After two knee surgeries and with a hectic work and life schedule I decided to explore more of her DVDs so that I could practice on my own time and get back into a daily practice (while rehabbing my second knee surgery I was unable to do yoga for year plus, so my personal practice has suffered and I have to rebuild what was lost in that time frame). For me the idea of 20 min daily routines that I could fit in daily and then combine for longer practices as time permitted was great and why I bought this set (NOTE this is a set and both of these DVDs are sold separately - I note this because I also bought "More Daily Energy" which I will now be returning as it is one of the two DVDs included).Pros:I love the style (hence getting certified in it)There are 20 min segments or "waves" (though these are not complete sequences and are not the pre-set sequences which range form 37-55 mins) rather you can go in the matrix and select a 20 min segmentIt has injected some variety into my personal practice, which because of my injury has become a bit stale.Cons:These are intermediate to advanced, and even as someone who is certified in Prana Flow I at times had trouble following (not all of the transitional cues are clear and it felt faster then a typical prana flow sequence/waveThere are few modifications or kramas offered - people with injuries, new to yoga, or new to this style may have trouble self modifying or using a krama (an foundational or less advanced pose that would provide the same energetic flow)Because I am certified I know kramas and because of my injury I have and use props (blocks, straps, etc); however because of the pace set (which felt faster then a typical prana flow sequence/wave (typically a wave would be made up of 2-3 poses or kramas to build and prepare your body to reach the final pose) I was challenged to have time to incorporate modifications before she would move on to a new pose. For example, in the 20 min segment I did this morning over 8-12 poses versus a typical 3-5 that would be a part of a 20 min wave.All in all I gave it a 3 because it is ok, for the intermediate to advanced (or those not rebuilding their practice post injury) it is probably great. For the new/beginner level or those rebuilding their practice it is challenging to follow; but does offer a great deal of variety and flexibility - so if you don't let the challenge overtake you, you have a lot of opportunity for growth. I would say if you are a beginner or newer to Prana flow you may want to watch the segments first then join in the practice. I know time consuming; but it will help you in following along. I would also say don't be put off because you can't do every pose she does immediately; take the stage/or pose you can while working towards full expression of the pose she is offering.

I was excited to try out a workout of Shiva Rea, since I heard so much about her being a master yoga instructor. I am not very experienced with yoga, but still consider myself a beginner to intermediate exerciser. I've done other yoga workouts and are able to do basic yoga poses. So I tried this workout and took some time to get into poses, but I did not really like her style. I feel you have to be intermediate to advanced with yoga to be able to follow and accomplish doing these yoga routines. Also she does some poses which are not classic yoga poses, probably her own invented style of poses. I almost felt dizzy after one of these routines. After a while I decided that this is not my style of workout. As others mentioned there is no real structure in these routines, and I really need this in order to successfully do a workout. Everything else can easily result in injury. Gladly I bought this used and thankfully can return it.

I am a beginner to mind-body healing yoga who sought it out as part of a wellness program while dealing with injuries sustained after years of irresponsible workouts (marathons, dance, teenage post-binge workouts, etc) had trashed my body and left me with several chronic pain issues and ongoing injuries.This DVD has been the PERFECT workout for someone like me--unlike other yoga DVDs (which I could not do, because they basically just take yoga moves and use them as "reps" to try and work up a sweat and burn calories), this DVD actually taught me to use each yoga pose for wellness, breathing, centering, becoming more mindful, while slowly, gracefully, elongating, reaching, strengthening, toning etc as a lovely natural byproduct of that effort, but in a more slow and rhythmic manner, and not the fast-paced Jane Fonda manner on the other DVDs I have tried and tossed.Shiva Rea's poses are challenging but doable for the beginner, then grow gradually more difficult, but the "More" DVD is the one beginners should start with, as her first DVD was actually harder. And a word to the wise: it hurt my neck to look up at the TV, so I actually bought the digital copy, too:  Shiva Rea: More Daily Energy  so I could put my smartphone/tablet right there under me and learn the moves without craning my neck. Then once I had mastered the moves, I could play the DVD in the family room--but I really enjoy having both the DVD and digital copy, because I need the digital copy for when I travel and to help me mastering moves where I have to keep my head down, but I need the DVD copy when I'm mastering moves where I have to keep my head up! Best of both worlds, since they don't cost very much anyway! :)

I like how many options you have with this DVD. There are 7 20 minute practices that can be done alone or together to make longer routines. I like sticking to 20 minutes a day. I know I can fit that into a hectic schedule. And they do work. You will help unwind and relax your body as well as tone your muscles and increase your flexibility.I like that there is so much variety so I don't get bored with it. I haven't tried all the routines yet but through the ones that I have done there is a good mix of beginner to intermediate. I haven't seen too much advanced stuff yet, which is good because I'm not there yet. It is vinyasa flow, which keeps you moving so you can get in a workout while you are relaxing with your yoga.Shiva is a great instructor. I have heard great things about her and wanted to try one of her DVDs. She has good cuing and a soft gentle voice that helps relax you. I have tried some of her other videos online and was not as impressed with them as I was with this.I would recommed this video. It is a great addition to a collection.

Love this DVD , her style is different and mostly for more advance yogis. I like the choices of sequences that this DVD offer. The music is awsome!!!

Amazing video! Love being able to choose different workouts. Flow and workout is great. She is powerful and it shows in the poses we do.Definitely not for beginners though. She moves through the moves quickly and sometimes doesn't explain properly.

My yoga teacher told me Shiva Rea was amazing, and she was right. Love the "yoga matrix" which allows you to create your own routine. Definitely worth it.