You guys know I’m a serious yoga-hippie. So when I got the opportunity to interview the most beautiful, kick-arse-iest star of the “yoga flow,” Shiva Rea, I had to compose my giddiness and maintain some level of professional decorum. So you’ll only hear minor gushing.

Shiva (pronounced SHEE VA; as yes; that’s her real name) is 44 years old. (!) And if this isn’t testament to the beautifying power of yoga practice, I just don’t know what else it will take to convince you.

My favorite Shiva Rea dvds right now are Power Flow and More Daily Energy, which has a matrix, or a menu of different exercises that you can mix and match so you never get bored doing the same workout. It’s like three hours of practice total, so it’s a real value.

For more on Shiva, go to her website, here.