Beth has reviewed this core-focused offering from Shiva in depth, I'll just piggy back my personal impressions as someone who enjoyed it from the other side of "just plain weird."

I enjoyed the routines despite my annoyance at being cheated by the repeat of the Water Core segment from Fluid Power. However, I got over it and went with the flow - as intended. I enjoyed the fluid approach and embraced cues to explore, challenge myself and get in touch with the inner fire. Moving intuitively helped to unlock my lower back and hips and brought some joy and silliness into my day. Doing the full DVD after a power walk left me sweating. I especially enjoyed the standing twisting moves after the Agni segment, the brief Warrior II variation with bow and arrow and the plank variations. And the drummer!

On the downside, this was a perfect opportunity for Shiva to instruct home yogis to integrate the power of bandhas to enhance core focus and overall strength for vinyasa - particularly mula bandha and uddiyana bandha. This was a disappointment. The brief kapalabhati breathing did not quite compensate. I do enjoy it for what it is but probably will not use it that often.

Instructor Comments:
Shiva is her usual limber, California girl self; instructs well.

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