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Yoga with Richard Freeman, Intro to Ashtanga

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This is a timeless and intelligent yoga session for Ashtanga style home yoga practice. Note: This is the same exact video as Freeman's "Yoga for Breathing and Relaxation". This is a beginner/intermediate ashtanga series led by a beautifully gifted teacher who gently guides us into and through the essence of yoga on the physical and metaphysical levels. He calls our attention to the most amazing and subtle parts of the practice. Each time you'll learn something new (not just from yourself, but from Richard). He doesn't talk over the practice, rather he says just enough to lead you into discovering it for yourself. It takes place in silence and a no frills studio, with Richard as both guide and practitioner. Level will be gentle (yet deep and soothing) for advanced students, and for beginners, you will be challenged and learn the basics from the best. Pace is perfect, almost leisurely, and session is about 1 hour. VERY well rounded sequence (not many backbends). I recommend this teacher/video highly for those interested in exploring the Ashtanga form of yoga and the subtle, internal aspects of yoga. His other yoga video "Primary Series" is also excellent, but quite advanced. Other recommendations: For variety and for the ability to creatively sequence your practice with matrix DVD format, also see Shiva Rea yoga DVDs (Shakti, Fluid Power, Yoga Surf Soul). I also recommend highly Erich Schiffman's Yoga Mind and Body with Ali MacGraw, esp. for beginners. Drops of Nectar, a calming lunar practice that includes Yoga Nidra, by Shiva Rea, is also not to be missed.