Guest guest Posted January 11, 2000 Report Share Posted January 11, 2000 Hello to all! I have been practicing Bryan Kest's version of Power Yoga for about 4 months now, and I am now interested in pure Ashtanga specifically. From what I have read on the net, David Swenson's Ashtanga Video Series is quite good (and challenging :oD). I would appreciate any advice from Ashtanga veterans (ie...books, videos, sites, etc.). Thank you and Happy New Year! <br><br>Celeste<br>Celeste1995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2000 Report Share Posted January 12, 2000 to get clear about the necessary basics in a context that leads direct to the primary series try<br>DYNAMIC YOGA by GODFREY DEVEREUX<br>amazon.com got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2000 Report Share Posted January 15, 2000 Call David Swenson directly if you liked his book. He's a friendly person and will certainly tell you who is not worth a visit in the Big Apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2000 Report Share Posted April 21, 2000 The best way to begin Ashtanga is to take Mysore classes - they start you at the beginning and build up your practice according to your own capacity. You can take class at Jivamukti, Patanjali Yoga Shala or Ashtanga Yoga Shala - all details on the Ashtanga.com website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2000 Report Share Posted April 21, 2000 Or instead of taking the LED classes start from<br>scratch. Jivamukti has a Mysore style class every morning and I'm sure one of those teachers can get you started on the right foot. Astanga is a gradual practice and should not be tackled head-on in a LED class if your not a seasoned yoga practitioner. A lot of people go to the LED class whom don't belong there which is frustrating to the students and teacher who has to keep an eye on them, thereby losing their focus on the class and the other students.<br>You learn the sequence by asking the instructor to teach you the sequence before class(Mysore style). Also get Yoga Mala by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois which they sell at Jiva and get the video of the Primary Series.<br>I'd be happy to talk to you more about it since I am an Astanga student here in the Big Apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2000 Report Share Posted April 25, 2000 Jivamukti has several Primary Series Videos. Can you recommend one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2000 Report Share Posted April 30, 2000 do not listen to those that tell you to take a led class.....take mysore classes....guy is a terrific teacher in the morning or go over to Eddie Stern's studio. Led primary series is too much for a beginner.<br><br>SPW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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