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Ashtanga Yoga, 2nd & 3rd Series [VHS]

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David Swenson is one of the world's premier ashtanga teachers. This video is an invaluable resource for learning and practicing the 2nd and 3rd Series of ashtanga yoga. David's explanations and modifications will assist all students who are proficient in 1st Series and are ready to move on. It is not meant to be used on its own. Please do not begin using this video unless you have access to a qualified teacher who can provide you with hands-on adjustments and feedback. As always, ashtanga yoga, at any level, is best learned from a human, not a video.

The full 2nd and 3rd series of Ashtanga Yoga as taught by PK Jois of Mysore,India,presented with flair,talent and clarity by David Swenson, who has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga since... well forever.This is a videotape intended for Ashtanga practitioners mainly who wish to advance their practice, although anyone can watch and admire, it might daunt the beginner level student.

This yoga video is for the advanced yet David gives you enough instructions to go into modified positions. Just attempting to do this workout for a occassional change has really enhanced my overall practise. I have found the postures demostrated in this video really open up body to a greater degree. Just going through it doing your best making an attempt at some of the postures as given me greater flexibility. I strongly recommend this video for the decidated practisioners.

The information regarding this video (from the website of the company who produces it) was very misleading. I was all set for this video, and after waiting more than 5 weeks for it - was very dissapointed. Unless you live with the instructor - there is no way to do this tape. I will stick with Rodney Yee and the Living Arts Yoga series' tapes (which I love!)

This is a very hard yoga video. I did not even attempt to try it. With no disrespect intended, he truly looked more like a circus performer. I consider myself to be at intermediate level yoga, but not Astanga, it is not for everyone.