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Shiva Rea's Yoga Trance Dance |
  Less Talk, Please |
| As a big fan of ecstatic (trance) dance, I was hoping to like this program more than I did. First some of the pluses - I was glad there was more dance than yoga, as dance is what I was looking for. The outdoor White Sands location is undeniably beautiful. And nothing liberates the soul more than freedom in movement like what you get when you do ecstatic dance. So why was I disappointed? Because in order to really "let go" and connect to your soul which is what this type of dance is all about, the person leading you should not be talking nonstop as though it's a regular workout (it's not!). The trouble with all the talk is that having to listen to the nonstop verbiage keeps you stuck in left brain mode, when the whole point is to let go of that and go into "the zone". Still, die-hard Shiva fans may like this one, regardless. - posted by Chris on 6/28/2008 |
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| much more dance than yoga |
| I love Shiva Rea. That said, Yoga Trance Dance is definately a different animal. I felt it was very short on actual yoga and I have found that I have used it only a few times and that because I felt guilty for the money I spent on it. I would strongly suggest that anyone considering purchasing this dvd based on their love of previous Shiva Rea yoga purchases be prepared for something different. - posted by Isabella on 1/3/2008 |
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| Feel good |
| Dont brake yourself!!!!!!!! - posted by Star on 11/27/2007 |
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| Best feel good workout! |
| This is my all time favorite workout, and I have over 200! I reach for it anytime I want to feel good or increase my energy. Not only it is fun and beautiful to watch, it is relaxing depending on what segments you choose. - posted by Sandra on 11/1/2007 |
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| This Is SO Much Fun |
| WOW! I absolutely love this DVD! What a marvelous way to "dance" your stress away! And I love her infamous line, "Those who dance are seen to be crazy by those who do not hear the drums. So enjoy your crazy wisdom." - posted by Taffi on 8/22/2007 |
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| Liberating |
| This is unlike anything out there. I have done aerobics for decades and burned out due to the repetition of movements. I began doing yoga 2 years ago which transformed my body completely. At times though I struggled with not feeling like I was aerobically working out. This is the answer. The free form dance is just what I was looking for, you let go, feel the beat, and there are no moves to follow, just your own path. It gets your "inner fire" burning! My kids also love it. The music adds to the trance factor. It is meditative in its rhythm. Again there is a matix so you can pick what you workout you want. Shiva Rea is amazing, her connection to yoga and to the soul is enviable. She is beautiful to watch. Love it! - posted by trish on 7/24/2007 |
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| Love it! Wow! |
| I enthusiatically endorse this! Although if you are looking for a typical workout - this isn't for you. It makes me feel like I am far away in an exotic place. I love the different yoga moves and I love the customization. I just wish collage would stock Shiva Rea's other videos. I actually bought a second copy for my sister. - posted by Kerin on 6/11/2007 |
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*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| I LOVE this video too! |
| I love Shiva Rae and have most of her videos, and this one is another great quality video. The scenery is beautiful and Shiva is inspiring as always. Some folks probably won't like the lack of direction in many of the free-flowing sections (esp dance- the yoga sections are well led) but if you're willing to break out of the "do this, do that" video mentality, this is a total gem.The big bonus for me is that my kids (ages 2 & 3) also love this video- they beg me to pick it every day at workout time, and while I don't usually achieve even close to a "trance" state of mind with the kids running around, it's so much fun to do that I don't care. I've been regularly doing this video 2-4 times a week for about 3 months and feel stronger and more fit for it- there are demanding yoga sections, and you can challenge yourself by doing as many of the dance sections as you want using the yoga matrix (which is a brilliant idea) I can't wait for Shiva's next video! - posted by on 3/3/2007 |
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| I LOVE this workout!!! |
| Not only is the DVD beautiful to watch, if you can let go and release through freeform dance, you will find the pure joy of movement. Do not expect a typical dance workout or to learn a dance routine, most of the dance is freeform, do your own thing. But that is the beauty of it, not many people practice moving freely. I really enjoy the music, Shiva's words, the scenery, and the high quality filming-this sure beats all others. I love the Yoga Matrix which allows you to select what segments you want to create your own practice. You can do just dance or dance and yoga, or dance and meditation, or yoga and meditation, the options are endless. Shiva is so inspiring, she is beautiful and graceful. The background participants are all also young, beautiful, and energetic. This is the one workout I reach for most often-even if just to add segments to other workouts. I am always in a better mood after doing the Rhythmic Dance segment! Highly recommend this DVD and all others by Shiva Rea. - posted by Karyn on 2/6/2007 |