Yoga Sanctuary

A Guided Hatha Yoga Practice for Home and on the Road

By: Shiva Rea

Narrated by: Shiva Rea

The first complete hatha yoga class offered on audio, Yoga Sanctuary is the most flexible, convenient tool ever devised for self-directed practice. These exercises are designed to be played in any order or combination to create customized sessions suited to your individual needs.

Ideal for both experienced beginners and advanced practitioners, Yoga Sanctuary includes a detailed, study guide illustrated with over 110 photographs. Master teacher Shiva Rea guides you through seven "solar" sequences meant to energize and strengthen, and six "lunar" exercises for deep release and relaxation—all accompanied by graceful, original music.

Buy The CD

I bought the CD so I could have the poster showing the poses, as well as being able to choose my own yoga practice for the day since each track is separated. The only reason I would recommend downloading it from Audible is to see if you like the style before you commit to purchasing the CD.

Essential to your home practice

Shiva Rea gently guides you through several asanas, linking breath with movement, in an easy to navigate format. I discovered this cd (which comes with a visual guide) after practicing for one year and have utilized it in my home practice ever since. IF you are unfamiliar with the basic vinyasa flow asanas, not having the visual will be extremely challenging to you. Recommended for a solid beginner (exposure to vinyasa flow style and some sanskrit terms) and well beyond.

good for travel

This book is good for when you are on the road and away from your gym

Some Information Found on CD Version

Here is some information that is available on the CD packaging to help you get the most from Yoga Sanctuary.

DISK 1 - SOLAR PRACTICE
1. Sun Salutations (9:55)
2. Dancing Warrier (6:45)
3. Standing Poses (15:05)
4. Standing Pose Flow (13:00)
5. Balance Poses (11:14)
6. Abdominal Strengthening (8:00)
7. Backbends (9:44)

DISC TWO - LUNAR PRACTICE
1. Full-body Warm Up (11:34)
2. Forward Bends & Twists (8:00)
3. Hip Openers & Twists (13:04)
4. Inversions (8:30)
5. Meditation & Ujayi Pranayama (9:00)
6. Deep Relaxation (Shavasana) (9:00)

SUGGESTED SHORTER PRACTICES:
25-30 MIN SOLAR - Disc One: 1, 3, plus Shavasana (5 min); or Lunar - Disc Two: 1, 2 or 3, plus Shavasana (5min)
35-40MIN: - Disc One: 1, 3, 4 plus Shavasana; or Lunar - Disc Two: 1, 2 or 3, 4, plus Shavasana
50-55MIN: - Disc One: 1, 3, 5, 6, plus Shavasana; or Lunar - Disc Two: 1, 2, 3, 4, plus Shavasana

To complement a "workout" such as running, biking, etc.:
Pre-workout: Solar - Disc One: 1 & 3
Post-workout: Lunar - Disc Two 2,3 plus Shavasana

NAMASTE

Has been my go-to for more than a decade

It’s adaptable, timing is good, audio is good. I have given it as a gift many times.