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Ashtanga Yoga First Series Video by David Swenson

I happily surfed my way into David Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga First Series video on YouTube the other day.  The whole thing!  I enjoy reading  and practicing with Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga book, -- it's one of my favorite yoga books of all time -- but have never had a chance to preview his yoga videos. I haven't watched the entire film yet, but so far I have a very favorable impression of both the video and Swenson as an instructor.  That's pretty much what I expected based on … [Read more...] about Ashtanga Yoga First Series Video by David Swenson

Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Tribute

One of yoga's finest left us yesterday (18 May 2009).  Click here for the official announcement of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois' passing or check the twitter feed to express condolences and find links to further information about this great yogi. A favorite quote from Pattabhi Jois: If we practice the science of yoga, which is useful to the entire human community and which yields happiness both here and hereafter - if we practice it without fail, we will then attain physical, mental and spiritual … [Read more...] about Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Tribute

Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Poster

Click on the poster for an amazing ashtanga yoga desktop background! Think you're ready for the Intermediate Series? Here's the poster... Update:  Many have asked where they can find this poster for purchase.  Good question.  I believe it used to be available on YogaLifestyle.com, but they seem to have replaced it with a poster by Matthew Sweeney.  I've searched high and low for additional copies of the Axel Dinse poster to no avail.  But, if you click on the poster above, you can view an … [Read more...] about Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Poster

Primary Series and Lots of Sweat!

After Tuesday's beginner Ashtanga yoga class at Practice Yoga, I got brave today and wandered into the Primary Series class. Now, I've read David Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga book and screwed around with some of the short series stuff, but let me tell you, there's a big difference between following in a book and having someone actually calling out the sequence. Oh my heck! I literally walked out of the yoga studio like a zombie. Although I tried to act as normal as possible when the class ended, I … [Read more...] about Primary Series and Lots of Sweat!

First Yoga Class in Four Years

It's been almost four years since I actually stepped foot in a yoga studio. You're probably thinking that's a bit insane since I have a blog about yoga and you're reading it. There's a multitude of reasons why I rarely go to yoga class. First and foremost, I'm cheap, especially when I feel like I'm paying for something that I could just as well do in the comfort of my own home for free. Not that I won't spend all sorts of money on books about yoga and stuff. In fact, just last night I ordered … [Read more...] about First Yoga Class in Four Years