Shiva Rea-Yoga in Greece

I am relatively new to yoga...that is I have dabbled in it inconsistently for a few years, so I'm definitely not advanced but beginner DVDs tend to be too easy for me and advanced tend to leave me feeling too discouraged like I will never get that far. It's hard to find that middle ground. Even DVDs labeled intermediate are either too basic or too advanced. I try to get to classes as often as possible, but my schedule just doesn't allow for multiple classes every week and have been ready to give up on yoga altogether because it's difficult to find that perfect dvd that will challenge me, but not discourage me. I have spent far too much on DVDs that ended up being a waste of time and money. I decided to try this dvd in a last ditch effort to find one that may work for me. And I'm very glad I did! I plan to buy more of her DVDs. I would consider this one for someone on the more intermediate to advanced level. I have done a few of the sequences and I really like them. They are challenging but not so challenging that I feel discouraged. I feel I will grow into them in time which is exactly what I am looking for in a yoga dvd. So, for my purposes this is what I have been looking for and it probably saved me from giving up on yoga completely. The scenery is amazing in this dvd and I really like Shiva Rea's style. If you are not quite intermediate or advanced but more experienced and flexible than a beginner, and really want a challenge to advance your practice, this dvd delivers. The only complaint I have is her direction is lacking. You really have to watch her to know what is coming next and that can be distracting. Better verbal queues and explanation would have earned 5 stars.

I adore Shiva Rea. Period. ! I have all of her DVD's and this one is right up there with Yoga Shakti. I have not been able to join Shiva on her many fabulous retreats but consider this DVD a taste of being with her in Greece. The scenery is divine and the music has a greek flair that truly makes the experience unique. I especially love her hip opening sequence in this DVD because she does a lot with pigeon pose that I haven't seen in her previous work. The meditations and extra long shavasana is just wonderful. I did not give this a 5 star only because it seemed like a heavy emphasis on back bending and I didn't feel a strong sense of vinyasa flow in many of the sequences. This was just my personal feeling, but then I have back issues so it is problematic and I have to back off many times from back bending pretty regularly. She does have a sun salutation sequence that kicks butt however! I also enjoyed the sequence she performed with who I believe is her significant other. Thank you Shiva Rea, another stunning and beautiful contribution to the practice of yoga! Namaste

I really love this DVD. There are so many different options for whatever type of workout you feel like that day. I will say though, this would be better for those that know the names of particular yoga moves. She does an awesome job of telling you what to do, but I had to familiarize myself fast in what each move is called and looks like. But if you're patient with that aspect of it, you'll really love.

I am so stoked I ordered this DVD!! The scenery is beautiful & Shiva is inspirational, as always. I'm not going to go into detailed descriptions of the flows, as other have already done so - I'm simply writing about the highlights of this DVD.I've been working through this DVD for about 3 weeks now, and it has become my favorite Shiva Rea DVD. Why? The flows are incredible & I love, love, love that Shiva includes so many more mudras & bija mantras than in previous DVDs. The earth vinyasa is my favorite flow, followed by the earth-water vinyasa then the lunar backbending flow. Then there's the sun salutations flow that incorporates the bija mantras with each movement of the salutation - brilliant! It's rekindled my love of sun salutations, as it's not your mother's sun salutations.The meditations on this DVD are all awesome - I'd have to say my favorite is the solar meditation, also incorporating the bija mantras. The emotion that singing the mantras brings out in me is indescribable - the effulgence produced by this meditation is addictive.This DVD also has a full 10 minute shavasana, which is a wonderful, peaceful way to end a practice. Also, be sure to check out the prana danda yoga movement meditation - it is absolutely beautiful!Namaste!

There are a lot of reasons to have a daily yoga practice.But quite simply the way I encourage myself to get up and do the new Yoga in Greece workout is.....I have been doing yoga regular yoga practice for many years and I have never once got up from Shavasanaand REGRETTED that I had spent a half an hour or two hours doing yoga. And honestly that is how I motivate myselfsome days, I ask myself, "Have you ever once regretted doing a set of yoga ? Have you ever got up from Shavasana and not felt better ?"After yoga I always.....simply...feel better.........there is of course the spiritual aspects and the fact that I look good, am fit and attractive......ect....ect....ect....but once Bill Clinton was asked why he volunteers for causes he cares about, He smiled and said, "It makes me feel good..."Should you buy the new Shiva Rea, Yoga in Greece DVD ?From one friend to another, "You won't regret it......"

NOTE: This DVD is for advanced Yogis. I have done flow yoga before but this is very fast paced without any type of tutorials. I'm sure it's great for some, but it wasn't a good fit for me.

I have practiced yoga on and off for years. I have various audio and video of Shiva Rea as she seems to bring out the best in my practice. I recently aggravated an old back injury and was feeling quite a bit of pain. I was looking for a lunar practice to assist me in easing back into movement which is why I chose this particular video. The lunar practice was exactly what I needed! After one session the pain eased and I was back in proper alignment!!! (Please see your doctor for back pain - I would not want anyone to further an injury. ) Shiva - Thank You!!!

Great tape, great music, finally I can add meditation to the practice.

Ho dato 5 stelle perché avevo scelto Shiva Rea per caso e comunque ha superato le miei aspettative,pratico la yoga da un po di anni e quindi,cercavo qualcosa abbastanza advanced,con questo dvd ho fatto centro,dvd fatto molto bene,ci sono 7 programmi ogni uno di 20 min.in più un po di bonus come meditazione di 2-3 tipi,relax e un paio programmi di durata 7-10 min.Vederla a fare la yoga e già un piacere,figurati a fare insieme a lei.Consiglio fortemente Shiva Rea anche a quelli che vogliono iniziare a fare la yoga,magari prendendo un dvd per beginner.Spero di essere stata di aiuto.

Beautiful Scenery..Beautiful to watch but the tricky to follow.The bonus section of the dvd freezes ..so l can't re sell it😬😪