Whistle Stopper - Shiva Rea: Creative Core & Lower Body

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Manufacturer: Acacia
Starring: Shiva Rea

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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0054961806997
Format: Color
Label: Acacia
Manufacturer: Acacia
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Acacia
Release Date: 2008-09-09
Running Time: 24
Studio: Acacia
Theatrical Release Date: 2008

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Shiva Rea - Creative Core Abs Shiva Rea - Flow Yoga for Beginners Shiva Rea: Yoga Shakti Shiva Rea - Fluid Power - Vinyasa Flow Yoga Shiva Rea - Radiant Heart

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Customer Rating:

Summary: Another gem from Shiva Rea.
Comment: For the reviewer that didn't feel this in their core, I'd love to know what DVD they were following! If poses were done correctly, in proper alignment, this is a great core workout. No, you won't find "crunches" in this workout, but for people familiar with Shiva's style, crunches are way too boring.

And how about those glutes?! I was totally "feeling it" the next day! The repetition did not bother me, as I knew I was going into a Core/Lower Body workout, rather than a typical vinyasa. With that being said, even though this was not a vinyasa, she still brought her signature "flow" style to the workout. Poses were transitioned beautifully and with strength and grace.

As is typical of all of her DVD's the setting was stunning, and the quality was high. Well done Shiva! I can't wait for the "Upper Body" version to come out in 2009.

Oh - and so you're not surprised - it's a short DVD (around 20 minutes), but don't worry - you'll feel it. I find it nice when I don't have a ton of time, or a perfect primer to another yoga practice.

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Summary: Different, but okay
Comment: I like most of the Shiva Rea DVD's I've tried. This one is a bit different from the rest, but short and perfect for when you only have a few minutes to do yoga.

I enjoyed it. It wasn't too hard, but challenging enough that I'll have to do it for a while to get the hang of some of the movements. The garden where it's filmed and Shiva are both absolutely beautiful, and it's enjoyable just to watch.

I didn't like it as well as the first creative core, but still think it will be a valuable addition to my yoga DVD collection.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Core?
Comment: I find that the best time to use this is an evening workout. Good to relax my legs. But I wouldn't want anyone to purchase it as a core workout. While your core is an integral part of just about any workout, I probably wouldn't have bought this one if I knew that it wasn't "core centric".

Customer Rating:

Summary: Not up to the Quality I have come to Expect From Shiva Rea
Comment: Meh. I did the workout this morning, starting with the bonus track from Fluid power, followed by the lower body flow and the abdominal section. The lower body flow had about four things that were new and new is good, but they weren't very exciting: leaning forward in yogic squat, drawing arms back behind you then forward, reaching in front of you. OK, that was new.
If you are new to Shiva Rea, I think you would be lost during the very brief "do your own flow" piece at the end of the lower body section. The warrior II to reverse warrior to side angle is really no different than the sequence in the long standing pose flow on Fluid Power. Just Shiva's outfit and the Kauaii backdrop are new.
The ab section, if you already have a strong core, is OK. I like the rocking bridge flow, but that, to me, is the best part of the whole DVD: 1-2 minutes. I could do the rocking bridge flow for probably 10 minutes before I even felt it. The abdominal section just ends as if they ran out of money, time or attention span and you are just dumped into Shavasana, which is only 2 minutes.
I own all of Shiva's CDs/"audiobooks", Creative Core Abs 1, Fluid Power, Yoga Shakti and Yoga Trance Dance. I feel that this production is nowhere near as well done as any of the other products of hers I own and use. I will be incorporating a couple of the abdominal moves into a much longer abdominal sequence I do on my own, but I have to say, I'm disappointed.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Shiva Has Done It Again
Comment: I didn't know what to expect from this DVD until I actually got out on the mat and began to follow the practice. It's a challenging practice
that will build your core - not by doing ab work but by flowing in a graceful practice.

Although Shiva guides you through the practice, she encourages you to
tap into your own flow and add your own movements to the program.

The time flew by and I can't wait to do it again.

This is a great workout for someone who only has a limited amount of time
but wants to move into the flow.

If you are a fan of Shiva Rea, you'll enjoy this work.

If you are not yet a fan of Shiva, this DVD compliments her Core Abs and Fluid Power.

I rated this DVD five stars. You may want to give it more.

Namaste and enjoy it!

PS. My goal is to join Shiva on a retreat in the near future. If you aren't on her list, sign up at [...] You'll get her monthly newsletter called Pulse.

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Editorial Reviews:

A follow up to Shiva’s hit workout Creative Core Abs

"Transformative . . . fun, with nary a crunch in sight" -- body + soul

The fun way to fire up your core!

A strong core means more than flat abs. Flexibility, endurance, a toned body, even a healthy heart depend on your core. World-renowned yoga teacher Shiva Rea shows you a creative way to strengthen your core without the usual tedious ab exercises. In this program, she focuses on both the core and the lower body, using graceful yoga-based movements that ignite your inner fire.

As you flow from one pose to another, you’ll strengthen your belly, hips, thighs, and lower back. You’ll feel grounded and filled with vital energy. Quick, fun, effective—filmed in gorgeous Limahuli Garden on the island of Kauai—this core program will become one of your favorite ways to work out.

Creative Roots 13 min.
Creative Core 9 min.
Shavasana 2 min.

BONUS SEGMENT: Foundation Vinyasa (13 min.) from Shiva’s flow yoga program Fluid Power.