First, I have to say a BIG “thank you” to Linda Arcuri for posting her review of this audio CD set. Without her review, I never would have found Yoga Sanctuary, and these CDs have definitely become my most reached for yoga outlet for the last 6 months. Through these CDs, I’ve also learned that I much prefer this format over video for the amount of attention I’m able to pay to myself instead of the TV.
One of the true benefits of this CD set is the versatility it provides. With 13 tracks, it is very easy to create your own sequence that does just what you need for that day. It is very easy to come up with different combinations for when I feel energetic and want to challenge myself, for when I feel tired and want to relax and get out the kinks, or days when I’m scattered and want centering. I think this is one of the reasons that I haven’t become bored with this set.
I find Shiva Rea’s descriptions to be both clear and affirming. There is a strong sense that this is “real” yoga both in the emphasis on MIND/body, and in the use of the Sanskrit terms for the postures, both with and without the English term. I found the Sanskrit mildly confusing at first, but now I really appreciate that I recognize the terms. The fold-out poster is SO clear, that things are easy to follow. I did find it helpful to simply listen to the CD and look at the poster once without doing the postures (I did this while I walked on the treadmill!).
I completely concur with Linda’s grade of A+.

Michelle Clark