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The Heart of Yoga

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I loved Shiva's Yoga Sanctuary, and ventured into buying this set without really knowing what I was getting. It is really great value! Comprises a gift set containing 2 boxed sets:

1) Yoga Chants, which is a 2 CD set very similar to Yoga Sanctuary in layout, one side being a more vigorous practice comparable to the solar practice on YS, the other a more mellow practice comparable to the lunar practice. It includes lots of fabulous kirtan (chanting) which personally i love, but may not be for those who are not into the more "woowoo" side of yoga.

2) Yoga Trance Dance, this is again a 2 CD set, one CD is music for free form practice, the other is a combination of yoga and freeform trance dance. The music is beautiful and the idea is original and great for those who love yoga and dance.

Highly recommended. Can't wait for more of her CDs!

Shiva Rea has an hypnotic voice and a vast experience directing yoga students. She knows just when to remind us to open our shoulders, relax the facial muscles, or flow into the next pose. Beautiful music and inspiring poetic gems come part and parcel with the no nonsense, no distraction movement guides. Audio only truly is the best way for help at home with yoga. It may take a bit extra dedication in the 'getting started phase' but WELL worth the effort. The musical accompaniment by Jai Uttal is reason enough to listen everyday.
I have wasted money on dozens of yoga dvd's from every possible place advertised in the back of Yoga Journal Magazine. Now that I'm serious I end up using only Shiva Rea CDs during my daily practice. The other dvds I have donated to our local women's shelter.

I purchased this boxed set thinking that it was a great value to get 4 of Shiva Rea's CDs for under $30! I decided to try the Trance Dance album, not sure what I was getting into. I was pleasantly surprised to find that she has integrated Yoga and Dance into one practice! The other CD on this album is just great music--for Yoga or just about anyting.

As mentioned in the other reviews the Yoga Chant album is very similar to her Yoga Sanctuary workout. I would recommend that beginners to yoga try the second CD first and become comfortable with the sun salutations--the chanting is great also, truly opens the heart. The first CD on this album is a challenge, even for an Ashtanga teacher like myself with some intense balancing poses and backbends--but, I am getting better at them! Overall well worth buying.