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An unusual and beautiful yoga practice..., June 9, 2005
This review is from: The Ancient Ayurveda Yoga Series (DVD)
In sanskrit, Ayurveda means the study of life. According to ancient Hindu texts, all healing systems stem from Ayurvedic medicine. This Ancient Ayurveda series dvd, led by Sarah Tomlinson with clarity and insight, provides a blueprint for increasing self-awareness through the use of asana, symbol and metaphor. Tomlinson, acts like a loving guide to going inward and discovering new self-truths. To effectively bring about change in our bodies and minds, we must change habitual patterns in the body. The poses in the series takes us through a full range of challenging movements, and Tomlinson illuminates the wisdom of this practice by brilliantly threading together how the poses evoke certain states of mind and spirit. Filmed against a simple, soothing background, Tomlinson wisely avoids distracting bells and whistles. Instead, the accompanying chanting by ayurveda master Gandharva,directly relates to the series in it's use of each of the planetary mantras. Tomlinson's has a great depth of knowledge about ayurveda, and she weaves many subtle suggestions and information about the benefits of each pose into the practice. This dvd is appropriate for beginner and advanced student: beginners will feel supported and encouraged, as well as exhilirated by the practice, and more experienced students will appreciate the multi-level aspect of Tomlinson's class. L. Landau, teacher and student
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Soothing Yoga for a Hectic World. ....., June 9, 2005
This review is from: The Ancient Ayurveda Yoga Series (DVD)
For me the wonderful thing about Sarah Tomlinsons' Ancient Ayurveda Yoga Series is that here is a yoga sequence that challenges us to slow down and observe the inner workings of our bodies. The calm and mindful presentation of this DVD reflects the quiet mindfulness with which we are invited to practice. Resting between each of the first 7 postures gives the practitioner the chance to internalize and notice the bodily sensations, a chance to move with awareness into the more complex postures that follow. I have found it very easy to follow and practice with the DVD. With the musical quality of Sarah Tomlinson's voice acting as a soothing guide I have even found myself able do some of the more challenging postures, like Swan, that I was previously unable to do.I also find it fascinating the way each posture is connected with a beautiful Yantra and Mantra. Here at last, is a mature yoga DVD that gets away from the frantic 'aeroba-yoga' fanaticism of recent years. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in a soothing yoga experience.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Glorious!, March 20, 2005
This review is from: The Ancient Ayurveda Yoga Series (DVD)
Finally, the relation between Ayurveda and Yoga are realized in this one beautifully produced DVD. Body, Mind and Soul are all addressed in this miraculous Series of poses so elegantly demonstrated by Sarah Tomlinson, whose voice transports you to another level of consciousness. The effect after doing the Series is an awakening unlike any other... there is a liberation in the breath, in the spine that is dramatic. And tension is gone! The healing potential of doing this practice on a regular basis is tremendous - healing on every level. I would recommend this for any level Yoga enthusiast. And be sure to turn on the Mantra background to listen to the magnificent chanting of Gandharva. Great graphics as well - a chart which makes it so easy to understand the relationship between asanas, planet and yantra that go together. This is NOT to be missed. Buy it for all your friends, they'll thank you!
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