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Spiral-bound: 264 pages
Publisher: Ashtanga Yoga Productions; Second edition (1 Sep 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1891252089
ISBN-13: 978-1891252082
Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 20.6 x 2.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Please bear in mind the following, 6 April 2005

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Having bought this book, I will say that it is everything that one could hope for from an instruction manual: informative, lucid and encouraging for the beginner, with plenty of 'easier' options included .
However, I personally find that learning only from a book can be a little dry and uninspiring, and until you can remember the routine you will have to keep resorting back to the page, which can become tiresome when you just want to get on and stretch. And with this in mind, I would like to point out that if you search on the web, you can find David Swenson's DVDs to accompany this book, which will allow you to see everything in the book executed perfectly. Please also remember, whilst Ashtanga-style yoga is very rewarding, it is also challenging; although you can, of course, freely use the postures in this book to put together your own more relaxed Hatha-style workout, if you feel like it. Good luck and good health.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, 26 Nov 2002

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David Swenson's Practice Manual is my yoga practice bible.The text provides a good introduction to this style and covers all the essential traditions of Ashtanga in a readable way which is accessible for all. The photographs are inspirational, whilst his modifications of the postures are excellent to keep the motivation going along the way! This is a really beautiful book which is the best practical guide I have in my two and a half years of practice.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very good aid to practising Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, 23 July 2001

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I am currently learning and practising Astanga Yoga. This book is a great aid for practice at home between the taught class that i attend each week. The book gives me the ability to practice at home safely and make sure i am working towards the correct positions. The book is spiral bound so it sits flat on the floor. David Swenson also provides may different alternatives for those of us are new to the practice.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners
Do not buy this book if your a beginner. The excercises are way too difficult. Some reviews may lead you to believe this book is for everyone but pleased do not be fooled. Read more

Published 29 days ago by cee

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, as expected
Quite simply the best practice manual out there for anyone like me who is relatively new and has trouble remembering all the sequences, or for the more experienced ashtanga... Read more

Published 1 month ago by nikkiviper

5.0 out of 5 stars Are You Practicing?
In combination with the DVD, this is an essential read. The short practice sections are great. The asana (posture) explanations are really easy to follow. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Iain.Stewart1979

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I bought this book to go with the Short Forms and Primary Series DVDs to help me practise at home and it's great. Because it is spiral bound it sits open beside my mat. Read more

Published 6 months ago by A. Drever

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful resource for yoga teachers
As a yoga teacher I'm always on the lookout for resources that will help make my classes more interesting. This book is exactly what the title says - a manual. Read more

Published 7 months ago by George A. Watts

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent self-learning book by a master
This is an excellent practice book written by one of the greatest Ashtanga yogis. All the postures are explained in detail so that you learn how to breath, how to concentrate, and... Read more

Published 8 months ago by Tezcan

5.0 out of 5 stars yoga at its best
cannot really say about this book as it was a present for the son,but he is very happy with it,

Published 9 months ago by knockerval

5.0 out of 5 stars This book began my practice
An excellent book that clearly describes and shows the postures. I started learning ashtanga from this book and I'm still using it now I'm on the intermediate series.

Published 11 months ago by Sammi C

5.0 out of 5 stars Ashtanga Yoga: The practice manual
David Swenson is truly inspiring. A wonderful book for Ashtanga fans with plans for 15, 30 and 45 minute self practices set out at the back. Fabulous pictures. I recommend it.

Published 12 months ago by Corinne

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect with patience
The first time I did yoga was the day this book arrived. It is perfect in direction if you have patience, yet I read one review here on Amazon before I purchased the book which... Read more

Published 12 months ago by J. Clifton

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