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DVD Review: Shiva Rea Power Flow Yoga

When it comes to practicing yoga, I believe so much of it boils down to finding the right teacher.

When it comes to practicing yoga, I believe so much of it boils down to finding the right teacher. If you aren't inspired by your instructor, the desire to keep going weakens. On the flip side, if you adore the guru in front of you, the yearning to continue only grows stronger. For that reason alone, I'd highly recommend Shiva Rea's latest yoga DVD — Shiva Rea: Power Flow Yoga ($14).

While new to the market, it is actually a compilation of Shiva Rea's previously released DVDs, which are awe inspiring on their own. For those who don't feel like buying each of her select DVDs, the Power Flow Yoga DVD offers the best of the best with 13 segments of various types of yoga. If you're in the mood for Vinyasa only, she's got you covered. If Namaskar (variation on sun salutations) has a grip on you for the day, there are three options for that, too. Between the "matrix," as she dubs, it, you can tailor your yoga workout to suit exactly your needs. And, if you don't want to manage that, you can simply set it to one of the three pre-set practices, which range between 50-57 minutes each.

To see which segments I liked the best, just read more

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Check It Out: Downloadable Yoga Videos

We can't always get to a yoga class because of our busy schedules, plus hitting up a studio every week can get pricey, so Yoga Journal has a new solution.

We can't always get to a yoga class because of our busy schedules, plus hitting up a studio every week can get pricey, so Yoga Journal has a new solution. The company known for its amazing magazine, calendar, and yoga conferences just launched the Yoga Journal Download Center. You can choose from hundreds of yoga videos, download them to your computer or MP3 player, and practice anywhere your yogic heart desires. These aren't dinky little five minute videos we're talking about. The site offers 20- to 60-minute videos designed by Yoga Journal, as well as mainstream yoga DVDs led by well-known yoga instructors.

Here's a list of a few I think you'd like:

These videos are reasonably priced at about $6 to $20 a download. You can bring your iPod to the gym or on a trip, or follow along on your computer at home. It's a simple way to ensure that yoga is a part of your life without breaking the bank.

To see a video clip of the Shiva Rea video mentioned above, read more