I’ve tried hundreds of yoga DVDs, and many of them I’ve only used once. Videos created by Shiva Rea are different though. Her calming energy, dynamic yoga sequences, creativity, and strength are inspirational. Her Creative Core + Upper Body video is my absolute favorite, but I also keep Fluid Power – Vinyasa Flow Yoga near my DVD player. I have another DVD to add to my pile of faves: Shiva’s A.M. Energy ($20). It begins with a short meditation and includes three 20-minute practices designed to “revive your body, mind, and soul at the start of each day.” Plus, there’s also a bonus 20-minute Heart Salutation practice

from her video Radiant Heart Yoga . Here are my thoughts on the different segments. Body Mandala: You gotta love Shiva Rea for having you do squats and yogic push-ups all within the first two and a half minutes. She then leads you through a series of poses designed to strengthen your upper body, core, legs, and buns (love the Sage variation!). The sequence is repeated once more with more advanced variations. The 20 minutes just flew by, and my entire body felt calm, open, and relaxed. Keep reading to hear about the rest of the video.

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DVD Review: Shiva Rea A.M. Energy