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The Real Riches of Yoga

The greatness of yoga simply explained by Ashtanga master David Swenson: Practicing yoga is a constant evolution. The Ashtanga system can appear very rigid, with its predetermined sequences, but actually there's great freedom within its structure. From the repetition, we learn to find depth in the minutiae of the actions and the wonder of breath and prana. In the beginning, I was fascinated by making amazing shapes with the body, but the longer we practice, the more our attention naturally … [Read more...] about The Real Riches of Yoga

David Swenson on Change and Personal Growth

"If you want to grow... ...you have to take that step into the unknown..." Inspiring to listen to David's insight into personal growth and pushing our limits. Also noticed that David has a new blog section on his website and that he has some new ashtanga yoga posters...SWEET!...totally going to snag one of those. … [Read more...] about David Swenson on Change and Personal Growth

Ashtanga Yoga Short Forms with David Swenson

When time is short, an abbreviated yoga routine is always better than no yoga at all. Enjoy the insanely awesome benefits of Ashtanga yoga with these short form routines created by yoga pioneer David Swenson, author of everyone's favorite Ashtanga Yoga Practice Manual. 15 minute routine Includes the following asanas: 30 minute routine Includes the following asanas: 45 minute routine Includes the following asanas: Related … [Read more...] about Ashtanga Yoga Short Forms with David Swenson

The words of a yoga master…

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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