True to its name
Cathey Chesney | Somewhere Warm | 07/05/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Shiva Rea seems to have an uncanny ability to find talent in unexpected places ~ Daphne Tse and Matt Pszonak for example, I hope we will hear more from them soon!
All the tracks on this CD speak of the beautiful and ever changing quality of the water element~the ebb and flow of the tides, water dancing on the rocks in a streambed, the low roar of a waterwall ~ now don't misunderstand, the only "water sounds" on this album are on the first track and they are brief ~ what I speak of here is a brilliant and artistic use of musical instruments such as drums and the sitar and even human voices to create the quality and the "spirit" if you will ~ of the water element, which is also represented in many of the poses in Vinyasa yoga.
In addition, if you place this Enhanced CD in your computer and download Quicktime Player there is an additional video clip of Shiva Rea's next workout DVD: Fluid Power; I think I speak for us all when I say that we can hardly wait for this one!
Thank you again, Shiva for all you do to make our lives rich and beautiful.
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Sensual and Sacred
Rebecca Johnson | Washington State | 09/07/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Shiva Rea has created a rhythmic escape with lush electronic textures and cleansing moods. I was surprised at the healing effects of this CD alone. Like Yoga, it seems to heal and cleanse you, refreshing your mind and opening the heart.
JALA is an energetic collection of twelve richly layered moments in time. You can escape into each track offering everything from soothing sitar to high-energy percussion.
Shiva Rea weaves the sensual and the sacred into an infusion of soul stirring sounds. The oceanic soundscapes are layered with vocals, ever changing rhythms, drums, sitar and vocals.
~The Rebecca Review"
Great CD for Yoga Teachers
Melanie | orange county, california | 02/03/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Love this CD...I am a yoga instructor and use this in many of my classes. Great mix, and good for both a level 1 and/or more energetic class. Love the mix, energy and flow. Two great tracks at the end to use for savasana. Have received many compliments from students in class."