“Yoga is the means of yoking our awareness to the deep rhythms that heal and integrate us in an age that challenges our inner compass to stay in the flow.” Taken from Shiva Rea’s website.
This brand new DVD by Shiva Rea called Surf Yoga Soul will be released on May 5th. I’ve had the opportunity to preview it and as always her DVD’s are completely different than any traditional yoga I have ever done. This one is designed for the surfer and the yoga matrix pays particular attention to a surfers needs such as balance, strength and flexibility. I enjoy the opportunity to choose the matrix that’d I’d like to work on rather than trying to complete a 90 minute practice. On the Surf Yoga Soul DVD, Shiva offers fairly complex and difficult flow sequences. She is one strong woman! If you recall the old lady in crane pose, Shiva turns that pose on her side and puts both legs on one elbow. Now that I’ve had three whole weeks of the yoga teacher training, my perspective is shifting on DVD’s from home. They generally move much faster than you would in a class situation (or I move slower- not sure which) and you might not get enough instruction in a DVD format than you would in a class, although, this too is relative to where you attend a yoga class! Bottom line, I am not sure this is a beginner DVD- more like intermediate with some poses that are very advanced.
THERE’S ONE FOR YOU!
Please leave a comment about your current yoga practice (or not) to be entered to win! Winner will be chosen at Random on Monday, May 4th, 2009 at 9pm.
53 responses so far ↓
1 Amy A // Apr 30, 2009 at 4:16 am
I used to do yoga all the time…then I had kids. It’s ironic. Now I need it the most and don’t have much time or solitude to do it. I have done some on Wii. Not the same though.
2 Moran // Apr 30, 2009 at 4:54 am
I REALLY tried to get into yoga. Podcasts, poses from FitSugar…but something is not working….maybe its because I like to move more and this is too passive
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3 christy // Apr 30, 2009 at 12:10 pm
I haven’t done yoga in a while, but I have gotten out my one dvd and plan on integrating it into my workout routine soon. I’d love to try this one out – but I’ll be away from a computer all next week. So if I win (however slight the chance) I won’t know until next Sunday night!
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4 RunToFinish // Apr 30, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I just did a new yoga routine last night and I’m really excited to keep expanding my practice. Surf yoga, heck yah that sounds great!
5 raych // Apr 30, 2009 at 2:53 pm
I took yoga last semester and it was awesome. I was lean and flexible and my hips didn’t hurt when I ran. I couldn’t fit it into my schedule this semester, and I can feel the difference in my body when I try to do other activities. Yoga at home would be just the ticket.
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6 Tiffany // Apr 30, 2009 at 3:00 pm
What yoga practice?!?! I did ask my husband for mother’s day to get me a 8 day punch card to my favorite yoga studio (and teacher) in town. There is one yoga show on Fit TV that I have watched and wanted to get into but she moves SO fast that there is barely time to get into one pose before moving into the next – even at the beginning.
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7 leah stoddard // Apr 30, 2009 at 5:22 pm
loved her pregnancy yoga dvd!
8 leah stoddard // Apr 30, 2009 at 5:23 pm
loved shiva rae’s pregnancy dvd!
9 Jill Will Run // Apr 30, 2009 at 5:59 pm
I think I’ve mentioned it before, but I do a 15 minute Yoga for Runners after my runs as a way of stretching. I do a 45-60 minute practice 2-3 times a week as well. I need yoga to get through life… not just to recover better from exercise, but to clear my mind from daily stressors.
Jill Will Runs last blog post..TiaRT: Time and Balance
10 gaileee // Apr 30, 2009 at 8:52 pm
I have her Prenatal Yoga Video, and recently acquired the Dance Trance Yoga.
Wow! I’d love to get this DVD, as I really like that she is kinda “out there” with her Yoga!
My practice? I teach, and when I’m not teaching, I try to do my workouts, yoga with intention of using my breath completely. (Even when I’m driving, as there are lots of distractions on the road!)
gaileee
yogawithgaileee at gmail dot com
11 Playful Professional // May 1, 2009 at 2:47 am
I’ve only tried yoga once or twice but would love to try it more!!
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12 Kim R. // May 1, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I’ve only been doing yoga for a month. I’ve been using the Step 1 and 2 videos from YogaJournal, plus doing some of the workouts from Yogatoday. The closest yoga class for me is over an hour a way, so I only do videos. The DVD would be interesting to try. I doubt I could keep up, but I try to learn from everything I watch or read.
13 Ravi // May 1, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I have a 9 year long yoga practice, and recently started teaching (just last year). I’ve actually found that the act of teaching others has helped to improve my own practice in an incredible way.
When you learn to help others, you really and truly learn to help yourself!
14 Laura G // May 1, 2009 at 3:30 pm
My hubby and I are just begining yoga. We have a couple of dvds but haven’t found the time to really work out of late.
15 Bev Fox // May 1, 2009 at 6:21 pm
just started my yoga teacher training , after practicing for 9 years, am doing my own practice and loving it, am now moving towards teaching soooon ! very soon , i am loving the journey and am delighted to have come this far
16 Cher C // May 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I love Shiva Rea’s DVDs and think she is an inspiration to everyone who loves yoga. I have been doing yoga for almost 10 years on and off, now I have some of her DVD’s my yoga practice is always on!
17 Melissa Kirby // May 1, 2009 at 7:20 pm
I Love Shiva Rea! I have every single one of her DVD’s and use them to practice multiple times a day! They have changed my life! I look forward to starting a teacher training with Shiva Rea this summer at Kripalu~!
18 Michelle // May 2, 2009 at 2:07 am
I would ABSOLUTELY love to try this DVD!! I am distance open water swimmer and triathlete, and just getting into surfing ( I live in sunny South Florida)…also a mom of 4! I understand and believe in the power of yoga, both mentally and physically, and am really wanting to incorporate in my life. My kids are very active as well (surfing too) and I believe would enjoy as well!!
19 christopher h // May 2, 2009 at 4:13 am
i don’t have a current yoga routine, but would love to get back into it
20 gwen // May 2, 2009 at 5:03 am
Does exercise TV count? I’d love to mix it up. Thanks!
21 Janice Wright // May 2, 2009 at 8:44 pm
I have yet to try yoga, but I think it would be beneficial to me. I’ve got a very stressful job & also have difficulty sleeping. Maybe this would help?
22 susan varney // May 3, 2009 at 9:57 am
i don’t practice yoga but i would like to try mverno@roadrunner.com
23 Cynthia Mercado // May 3, 2009 at 11:34 am
I have nevver done yoga but would love to try it!
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24 ken cousens // May 3, 2009 at 2:25 pm
I love Yoga.
25 Meredith Rogen // May 3, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Yoga and long walks! Soon to be a runner once I recover from my surgery.
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26 john urbigkeit // May 3, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Love to try this.. I need to start and do some yoga… Cool site… thxws
27 Sarah Z // May 3, 2009 at 6:21 pm
N yoga yet but I do some pilates so this would be great!
Thanks
28 jjean // May 3, 2009 at 7:55 pm
I am currently returning to practice after a hard pregnancy. I would love this! Thank you.
29 Bonnie Day // May 3, 2009 at 9:59 pm
I used to take yoga classes with my daughter and really enjoyed it but since she has found a job I haven’t been in over a year This looks like a great set
30 Elaine R // May 3, 2009 at 10:09 pm
One of my friends is really into yoga so I’d like to win this DVD for her.
31 madeline // May 3, 2009 at 11:48 pm
please give me the dvd there are no yoga classes around here, i need to exercise
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32 Casey B // May 4, 2009 at 12:36 am
I’ve never tried yoga. I’d like to.
33 Denise // May 4, 2009 at 12:48 am
I was practicing yoga under the instruction of a good friend. We held classes once a month in her home, which was the basement apartment of a house. Sadly, her landlord needed to move a family member in, so she had to move out. As soon as she finds a new place, we will continue again. Namaste.
34 Brian N. // May 4, 2009 at 1:57 am
I want to learn so I can practice together with my soulmate
35 Djp // May 4, 2009 at 3:03 am
sign me up
36 Michelle Barley // May 4, 2009 at 4:09 am
Yoga saves me daily! Find the time..it is so worth it. Body aches go away and yoga helps you find your leveling zone with deep relaxation.. i love it
37 Karly // May 4, 2009 at 4:41 am
I tried yoga once in a studio and felt a bit self conscience about my lack or coordination! A yoga DVD to play at home is just the ticket for me!
38 Sarah P // May 4, 2009 at 4:52 am
I’ve been doing Bikram Yoga for a number of years and love it! Always trying new types too!
39 Jay F // May 4, 2009 at 5:29 am
I do yoga on rare occasions at home, using a variety of DVDs that I have collected.
40 Claire // May 4, 2009 at 6:30 am
I’ve tried to do yoga out of a book but it’s really not that easy!
41 Janice // May 4, 2009 at 7:44 am
I do Yoga at my gym. I do it about 2 times a week. I do it to relax more than to burn calories. I would love to be able to occasionally do it on my own watching this DVD.
42 Janet // May 4, 2009 at 9:45 am
my daughter and I are wanting 2 learn yoga:) ty 4 sponsoring this awesome giveaway and 4 the entry:)
43 Linda // May 4, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I don;t know anything about yoga but i would love to learn.
44 Malloy123 // May 4, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Love my yoga classes!
45 kathelen walker // May 4, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Great stuff
46 john ferris // May 4, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I just started doing yoga.
47 Rhonda Struthers // May 4, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I used to do yoga and loved it. Somehow got away from it. I would like to get back into it again.
48 Angela // May 4, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I’m sad to say I don’t have a current yoga practice. But my boyfriend and I want to start taking classes together!
49 Donna Hunt // May 5, 2009 at 12:40 am
I haven’t tried yoga yet but would love to start–please add my name! Thank you for the contest!
50 Helen // May 5, 2009 at 1:35 am
I did yoga years ago but had to stop due to muscle spasms in my legs. Now that I’m better, I’d like to start up again.
51 Pat M // May 5, 2009 at 3:23 am
Not into yoga but maybe should try because if it helps relax and sooth then hey its an okay thing. ffbbcourtney(at)hotmail.com
52 Lily Kwan // May 5, 2009 at 3:24 am
I currently don’t practice yoga.
53 Heather C // May 5, 2009 at 3:30 am
I do Wii Fit yoga for the most part. Every once in a while, I’ll turn on some FitTV and do theirs, but they hurt me, y’all.
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