Archive for November, 2005
Friday, November 25th, 2005
ranked #6 out of 15 resources
rated 3.87 out of 5
total 8 votes
Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice - First Series DVD
Author: David Swenson
Resource Type: DVD
RRP: USD $24.95
Analysis:
A fully guided Ashtanga yoga First Series DVD.
Includes guided relaxation.
Two (2) hours long.
Offers varying degrees of difficulty (modifications) to suit all levels of practice.
Broken up into sections:
Sun Salutations
Standing Sequence
Seated Sequence
Closing […]
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Thursday, November 24th, 2005
ranked #8 out of 15 resources
rated 3.82 out of 5
total 14 votes
Yoga Short Forms: The Practice
Author: David Swenson
Resource Type: DVD
RRP: USD $24.95
Analysis:
Great way to fit yoga into a busy lifestyle.
Choose from 3 routines:
15 minute routine for people on the go or to jump start your practice.
30 minute routine for the beginners and newcomers to Ashtanga.
45 […]
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005
ranked #7 out of 15 resources
rated 3.86 out of 5
total 14 votes
Ashtanga Yoga Class, Primary Series CD with Sharath Rangaswamy
Author: Sharath Rangaswamy
Resource Type: CD
RRP: USD $14.00
Analysis:
By Sharath Rangaswamy the grandson of Ashtanga yoga master, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.
Teaches proper vinyasa and correct sanskrit (traditional vinyasa counting format).
Excellent resource to supplement yoga manuals.
Makes it possible to […]
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005
ranked #4 out of 15 resources
rated 4.06 out of 5
total 11 votes
Yoga Ashtanga DVD
Author: John C. Scott
Resource Type: DVD
RRP: £19.99
Analysis:
The ability to change camera angles while you watch the asana practice (2 angles to choose from).
Choose from five (5) different difficulty levels of Ashtanga yoga practices to suit your level of experience. Note that the […]
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005
ranked #12 out of 15 resources
rated 3.54 out of 5
total 7 votes
Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and Practitioners
Authors: David Coulter, Forward by Timothy McCall
Resource Type: Book
RRP: USD $40.00
Analysis:
Amazingly comprehensive book.
Written by an anatomist with a PhD with many years experience in yoga.
Uses English instead of sanskrit asana names.
Explains the anatomy and […]
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005
ranked #13 out of 15 resources
rated 3.47 out of 5
total 12 votes
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha
Author: Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Resource Type: Book
RRP: USD $30.00
Analysis:
Comprehensive and systematic yoga manual.
As the title says, it cover everything in hatha yoga; asana (physical poses), pranayama (breath control), mudra (body attitudes) and bandha. (energy/internal locks).
Wealth of information contained in this book, which […]
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005
ranked #2 out of 15 resources
rated 4.13 out of 5
total 15 votes
Yoga Mala
Author: Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
Resource Type: Book
RRP: USD $16.00
Analysis:
Yoga Mala is Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’ definitive book on the principals and asanas of Ashtanga Yoga.
Adresses the philosophy of Ashtanga yoga including a description of Yama, Niyama and Pranayama
Provides detailed explanation of the physical […]
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005
ranked #1 out of 15 resources
rated 4.21 out of 5
total 28 votes
Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual: An Illustrated Guide to Personal Practice
Author: David Swenson
Resource Type: Book
RRP: USD $24.95
Analysis:
Many call this book the most user-friendly Ashtanga book available.
Hardcover and spiral bound helps the book stay open when using it during practice.
Contains the primary and internediate series.
Each […]
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005
ranked #3 out of 15 resources
rated 4.09 out of 5
total 15 votes
Ashtanga Yoga: The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide to Dynamic Yoga
Authors: John C. Scott, Forward by Shri K. Pattabhi Jois
Resource Type: Book
RRP: USD $18.95
Analysis:
A cross between David Swenson’s Ashtanga Practice Manual and Yoga Mala.
Great detailed explanation of how to get into and out of each pose.
Tremendous […]
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