Customer Reviews

Shiva Rea: Lunar Flow Yoga

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Because I was so happy with Yoga Shakti, I bought the Lunar Flow & Trance Dance DVDs. So far, the Lunar Flow is taken directly from the more expansive Shakti DVD (same exact video footage). The Lunar Flow is great for folks just getting interested in Shiva Rea, but if you want the best bang for your buck, get the Shakti DVD. Both offer the yoga matrix (best thing I've ever seen for keeping a fitness video fresh).

I have 3 other customizble yoga DVD's and this one is the most user friendly. First, the "matrix" is itemized by the name of the pose and time that is allowed, so that you can pick the intensity and length of your workout. I also appreciate the fact that the frames flow into each other with soothing music...it leads to a more serene practice. From what I've read, other users think that it is more financially beneficial to order the original DVD that included this flow (I don't remember the name but it's in an orange box)...since I did'nt, I can only comment on this particular section. I use it often.

I bought this dvd about a year ago, and to this date i have nothing negative to say about it. Fist the scenery in wich it was filmed is breathtaking and then Shiva herself is just amazing. She is truely a professional, she is poised and confident in what she teaches. I had wanted to focus on improving my backbends and this dvd offers two levels for that: one is regular and the other is intermediate. (there are also two other flows that work on twists, front stetches, side stetches, leg stretches and meditation.) Shiva does a wonderful job with flowing from one pose into the other with her soothing voice. I have to say, the intermediate backbend flow is not easy, its very challenging, but because Shiva gradually introduces you into preparation for backbends, i was able to do it and keep up without hurting my back, thus improving my backbends a great deal And now i can do what she does. Then...there are the breathing execises that really quiet the mind and slows the heart rate. I also love the "Meditative Flow" sequence, this one i can do right befor going to bed and be guaranteed a good nights sleep. To top it off the "Matrix" feature, wich allows you to customize your own flow is fabulous, because of that you can never get bored really since you can change your routine according to your time and needs. For me, Shiva is inspirational and she knows her stuff. I recommend this dvd to all, even beginners. Just work at your own capabilities. (yes shiva has options for beginners aswell in her flows)

I really hate when companies do this: put out a great product that goes over well with consumers, so then they split it up and repackage it in pieces and then try to sell it to you again. I experienced this with some of Rodney Yee's DVDs a couple of years ago. It's false advertising! (Is George Lucas now running the fitness DVD industry?!) This DVD is merely an excerpt of Shiva Rea's comprehensive Yoga Shakti. So is the Solar Flow Yoga DVD, btw. You're better off just getting Shakti and then you'll have both of those workouts and more besides.

I really like this video. I am not an expert at yoga, but I can do these excercises (modified to my abilities). I love to do the lunar workout when I am feeling stressed. The shoulder stands are so much fun to me and Shiva does a great job at them! If you are new to yoga and see Shiva in her pretzel poses, you might be intimidated. But, if you follow through with the exercise you will be surprised at your accomplishments. I always feel so proud of myself when I am finished. If you are just beginning, this can be a bit much. I recommend it for someone familiar with yoga. I also love the 'matrix'. I can adjust the workouts to how I am feeling, or just leave them in the order they are in.

I have many yoga video's by many different teachers. This is my first one of Shiva Rea's. I am impressed. As our bodies and mindsets are different each day, I love having the ability to program exactly what I need for each practice. The matrix is very easy to use. Shiva gives both english and sanskrit names for each pose. NOT for the beginner. Although she suggests modifications, majority of practice would be extremely challenging for someone new to yoga. The music is soothing, the visuals are beautiful.....I'm very pleased with this purchase and anticipate using this video often.

This is a really good p.m. yoga workout with a lot of stretching. The scenery was a very nice beach setting. The workouts were very relaxing and helps with sleep.... The video was a little shorter than her usual videos though.

This was first time I bought her DVD. I liked that there were not only asana but breathing the practices with each lesson. However there were some asanaa which were too diffculut for me. ( I have been practice Yoga for 4 years)