Her studies in the Krishnamacharya lineage, tantra, ayurveda, bhakti, kalaripayattu, world dance, yogic art and somatic movement infuse her approach to living yoga and embodying the flow. She is known for bringing the roots of yoga alive for modern practitioners in creative, dynamic and life-transforming ways and for offering the synthesis form of vinyasa flow out in the world. As a global adventurer, Shiva has led over 70 retreats and pilgrimages nationally and internationally as well as served as a creative catalyst for conferences, festivals and actions for the environment, yoga and the arts, including the third annual Yogini Conference of Kripalu and Omega. Shiva is the creator of the Global Mala Project, writes for Yoga Journa, and is the author of award-winning CDs and DVDs to empower and transform yoga home practice.