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Shiva Rea: Surf Yoga Soul |  | Director: James Wvinner
Actor: Shiva Rea
Studio: Acacia
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.99
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Seller: Standing Ovation
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 22,737
Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Running Time: 75 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 054961818693
UPC: 054961818693
EAN: 0054961818693
ASIN: B001O4C6J4
Release Date: May 5, 2009
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Product Description
Provides seven different workouts that incorporate surfing movements and focus on strength, core, flexibility, and relaxation.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 15
 Yoga Waves April 12, 2009
Yoni (Israel)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
Finally the long awaited Surf Yoga Soul arrived today (thanks to totalfitnessdvds com). I previewed all of it right away and did 6 out of the 7 segments afterwards. It has a short introduction where you can see Shiva in her surfer girl mode on a surf board and on the back of a convertible explaining the DVD , it was cool.
This DVD has fun yoga practices definitely with surfers in mind (there's an obvious focus on upper body and core strengh since it's important for surfing) though anyone can do it. And finally , it has a matrix like Shiva's first DVD's so you can customize your own practice. There is some new and excellent music except one song I recognized from Fluid Power which is also great and has a beautiful setting - on Polihale Beach ,Kauai. The production quality is great as with all of Shiva's DVD's.
For playing the segments you can only go to the Matrix and choose whichever segment you want in any order and press "ride the wave" (play).
here's some explanation on the segments :
1. Wave Meditation (9 min.) - Shiva introduces this moving meditation that consists of "surf yoga pop ups" which you can see on youtube and have movements from the kalari martial art that Shiva is studying. It ends with some short free form movements. It was a lot of fun and features 3 other people including the surfer Alex Smith and Micheline Berry who has some nice yoga DVD's of her own.
2. Mandala Namaskar (12 Min.) - Similar to the M. Namaskar 2 on Fluid Power yet with some different poses including warrior 2 variations , bow pose instead of upward dog and yogic squats.
3. Agni Namaskar (17 min.) - yes , it's the same namaskar from the previous upper body DVD but a bit shorter and modified (there's less standing postures and backbends) although you still do 108 pushups in 9 rounds! I was a bit disappointed to see this as I expected to see some more new stuff from Shiva yet it is still all new footage and with great new music.
4. Breath Wave - 5 minutes of pranayama focusing on ujjayi and 3 part breath to expand lung capacity.
5. Balance Flow (20 min.) - the most advanced and my favorite segment. It starts with balancing on one foot and your other leg moves back and forth bent ending in warrior 3 with clasped hands behind. The segment ends similarly with warrior 3 with bent leg with one arm grabbing it (like dancer's pose). In the middle you get a challenging flow of crow pose , hip opening lunge with pushups , single leg crow , side plank and twisted chair to twisted crow. Finally a Shiva DVD with arm balances! I haven't seen them since Yoga Shakti.
6. Flexibility Flow (11 min.)- a nice segment that starts with shoulder stretches similar to the ones on Yoga Shakti. It moves to plank , forearm plank , bow , pigeon , janu sirsasana with a twist and seated forward bend. the background music on this is a "regular song" with a guitar , it was quite nice.
7. Shavasana (2 min.) - very short.
There are 2 bonus segments from her beginner's DVD and from the Jivamukti Yoga DVD.
I really enjoyed it though I really hope that Shiva will come up with more "traditional" vinyasa yoga practices similar to Yoga Shakti. All in all this is a great addition to your yoga library whether you're a surfer or not.
She's Back! July 9, 2009
Trish (CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was a little (just a tad) disappointed with Shiva's last DVD, but this one is wonderful. My absolute favorite is still Shiva's Yoga Shakti, but this one may be second or third.
Like Yoga Shakti,the viewer is able to customize his or her workout to a certain extent. You are able to choose a particular segment in which ever order you want to practice, but you may only practice each segment once. (More later)
The Yoga Matrix segments are as follows:
1. Wave Meditation (9 min) - I think this is my favorite segment. A series of flowing wave/surf like motions with the arms and legs. It gets me into the flow of the practice.
2. Mandala Namaskar (12 min) - This segment is the most like a typical Ashatanga class, but with a flowing wave feel to it.
3. Agni Namaskar (17 min) - This segment is the energetic and strengthing practice.
4. Breath Wave (5 min) Very relaxing segment practiced sitting down.
5. Balance Flow (20 min) - This was the most difficult segment for me probably because I need balance work. I did like the flow into the balance (swinging one leg) to focus the mind first.
6. Flexibility Flow (11 min) Yummy. After all the strength move, this feels like heaven opening up the shoulders, chest and hips.
7. Shavasana (2 min) For me, this was a short Shavasana after such an intense practice, but Shiva does say "stay in this pose as long as you like" and then there is silence afterwards..not jarring music.
All of that said, I give this DVD a 5. If I had my druthers, I would allow the user to play two segments in a row or play #1 in the beginning and again at the end, but that's not a reason to take off a star.
I will add this to my regular rotation.
Creative Fun June 7, 2009
Fierce Goddess Warrior (USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
In my classes at a local gym I use a lot of what I see on DVDs and learn in the classes at a local yoga studio in addition to what I have already learned during teacher training. I am finding myself using a lot from Shiva Rea's DVDs. Her flows are not only challenging, but also so creative that they are fun. Her DVDs also inspire me to come up with my own flow, so not only are her DVDs great to follow, it also spurs creativity in your own practice.
Challenging & Inspiring Yoga August 31, 2009
K. McMillan (Edmonton, Alberta)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love this DVD! The matrix style format of this DVD allows me to custom build my yoga workout every time I use it. I can do something physically demanding or focus more on breathwork & centering. I can also tailor the length of my workout depending on how much time I have.
Shiva Rea's style of yoga has a sensual, dance-like quality. I enjoy the graceful movements she infuses into her sequences.
This is definitely a great cross-training DVD for surfing, as well as other self-propelled water sports, rock climbing, running & biking, or snowboarding & skiing in the winter.
I recommend this DVD for people who have intermediate yoga experience or are naturally athletic and have above average body awareness.
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Meredith Leblanc (Newport, RI)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love Shiva Rea's DVDs - they are creative, have wonderful scenery, and have great music. This one is as good as the others and no need to be a surfer to enjoy it! I like the repetition of the sequences so you can get to know them in your body and add them into your own personal practice.
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