The ancient text of the Upanishads describes the purpose of yoga to open the "knot at the heart" so that the light of love can shine forth. This is our energetic heart-anahata chakra-which expands and contracts like a lotus flower. A yogini and two world musicians share four key tools to complement your yoga practice. Shiva Rea
Shiva Rea teaches vinyasa flow yoga worldwide. She has studied many forms of yoga and dance in India, Africa, Nepal, Jamaica, and Bali. She is a well-known contributor to Yoga Journal and holds an MA in Dance from UCLA's World Arts and Cultures Program, where she also teaches.
