Yoga is such an ancient form of movement that there have been thousands of DVDs made to teach all different ability levels. If you've never stepped foot on a mat, or have only taken a class here and there, check out some of my favorite yoga DVDs for beginners. They're great to do if you don't have a studio nearby, can't afford classes, or want to stretch and relieve stress while traveling. These Read more

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 Read more

For the eighth challenge of the Get Fit For 2011 giveaway, we're asking you to review a fitness DVD or workout — tell us why you love it or why you'd leave it. Besides getting the chance to win some fantastic prizes, you'll also be sharing valuable information with the FitSugar Community. Check out what readers are saying about these workouts from trainers Shiva Rea, Denise Austin, and Shape Read more

Having heard many yoga enthusiasts with diverse practices praise Shiva Rea, I looked forward to taking her Fire and Flow: Agni Namaskar class at the San Francisco Yoga Journal Conference a couple of weeks ago. I must admit, I was a little skeptical too and feared her style would be overly spiritual, pedantic, or judgmental (I have been lectured about the evils of cheese by yoga instructors and Read more

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 Read more

It's no lie that Shiva Rea is one of my yoga idols. Considered one of the best Vinyasa yoga instructors due to her calming energy and challenging sequences of postures, Shiva has created a new DVD. You know I was excited to try it. Titled Daily Energy — Vinyasa Flow Yoga ($20), the new video contains seven 20-minute sessions to encourage a little time on the mat every day. Shiva believes a Read more