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Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, The Primary Series is a valuable practice guide for the beginner through to Full Primary level practitioner. Take a 15-minute class with John Scott and begin your personal yoga journey, or follow John through a complete 90-minute Full Primary Series. This new release of John's classic DVD now has voice-over tracks in English, German, Mandarin, and Japanese.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I have little experience in yoga, just six months, but I really enjoyed this DVD.
It is created for "home practice", it has 5 different audiotracks (english, german, mandarin, japanese) and subtitles.
It is divided in levels: beginners (15 minutes), level 1 (30 minutes), level 2 (50 minutes), half primary series (1h15min), full primary series (1h30min), so you can choose level/duration according to your practice/free time. I like this because if you have just half hour at least you can do the beginners section (15 minutes) following the principle that "less is sometimes more".
Being a beginner, I find particularly useful to have a DVD because often it is hard to find the motivation to do your practice by yourself. It is hard to find a place reasonably near that has an Ashtanga Yoga class and sometimes it is not easy to find a good teacher. Then there is even the money issue and most of the times you just give up on having your practice. So this DVD for me it is a comfort, because I can do my practice more often because I can choose the day/time/duration/place and build up my routine.
Inside you will find a leaflet that gives you information about "The Art of Ashtanga Practice Method", "The Techniques of Ashtanga Yoga" and in both you will find indicated the important points to remember.
You will be guided by John Scott through each sequence of movements. In the practice you will be focusing also on breath, gaze, navel and muscle control, gaining stamina, flexibility and strength.
The only thing that I have to point out is that being a beginner I found it impossible to reach some of the positions and to perform some of the transition movements, and unlike a proper yoga class, in the DVD it is not given an alternative for the less experienced. What I do (and I suggest you to do) is to maintain the first position without taking it to a higher level of difficulty and to perform the basic Sun Salute as a transition movement.
It is really a pleasure and it is inspiring to see the lightness, the strength, flexibility and control of John Scott performing the Ashtanga Yoga sequences.
It is created for "home practice", it has 5 different audiotracks (english, german, mandarin, japanese) and subtitles.
It is divided in levels: beginners (15 minutes), level 1 (30 minutes), level 2 (50 minutes), half primary series (1h15min), full primary series (1h30min), so you can choose level/duration according to your practice/free time. I like this because if you have just half hour at least you can do the beginners section (15 minutes) following the principle that "less is sometimes more".
Being a beginner, I find particularly useful to have a DVD because often it is hard to find the motivation to do your practice by yourself. It is hard to find a place reasonably near that has an Ashtanga Yoga class and sometimes it is not easy to find a good teacher. Then there is even the money issue and most of the times you just give up on having your practice. So this DVD for me it is a comfort, because I can do my practice more often because I can choose the day/time/duration/place and build up my routine.
Inside you will find a leaflet that gives you information about "The Art of Ashtanga Practice Method", "The Techniques of Ashtanga Yoga" and in both you will find indicated the important points to remember.
You will be guided by John Scott through each sequence of movements. In the practice you will be focusing also on breath, gaze, navel and muscle control, gaining stamina, flexibility and strength.
The only thing that I have to point out is that being a beginner I found it impossible to reach some of the positions and to perform some of the transition movements, and unlike a proper yoga class, in the DVD it is not given an alternative for the less experienced. What I do (and I suggest you to do) is to maintain the first position without taking it to a higher level of difficulty and to perform the basic Sun Salute as a transition movement.
It is really a pleasure and it is inspiring to see the lightness, the strength, flexibility and control of John Scott performing the Ashtanga Yoga sequences.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This DVD is excellent. Its got lots of different levels and videos you can pick to watch depending on your level. Scott guides you through them at a good pace with plenty of tips and instructions. Recommended if you can't make it to a class. I've included a short clip so you can see what's its like. I also recommend the Swenson Ashtanga Yoga DVD which is also very good.
Please note however, that Ashtanga Yoga is fairly advanced and tough. If you've never done yoga class before - this DVD is not for you. Even if you're more experienced at Yoga, it would probably be worth doing an Ashtanga class first to see what you're getting yourself in for.
Please note however, that Ashtanga Yoga is fairly advanced and tough. If you've never done yoga class before - this DVD is not for you. Even if you're more experienced at Yoga, it would probably be worth doing an Ashtanga class first to see what you're getting yourself in for.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I have been going to Ashtanga classes for a while so know the primary series quite well. This DVD is a useful reminder/motivator - but I can imagine it would seem almost impossible (John is SO good) if you'd not been to a class. His brilliance was a bit demotivating to be honest!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very good, but not for beginners
I purchased this DVD having practiced ashtanga yoga on and off over several years and wanting to get back into doing it more regularly. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JB
Don't listen to the negative reviews
Hiya,
So. I went to a couple of months of Ashtanga classes doing 1-4 times per week. If you're looking for something for a bit of self study, get this dvd. Read more
So. I went to a couple of months of Ashtanga classes doing 1-4 times per week. If you're looking for something for a bit of self study, get this dvd. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mark Mackay
love it!
when i just started to do yoga i watch John's DVD over and over, again and again,while going to regular mysore classes. Read more
Published 3 months ago by water & fire
dissapointing
Im afraid I was disappointed. I wanted a DVD to supplement my beginners yoga with a teacher. I expected the beginners to show beginners moves. Read more
Published 7 months ago by L. Spence
John Scott is The Master
To be fair I haven't done this dvd but have been to a few of John Scott's masterclasses and I think I know why people think it is for beginners. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by C. Wilson
Wow
John is incredible. He makes the ashtanga sequence seem so effortless as he glides through with grace and precision. This is a great DVD if you are looking for some inpsiration.
Published on 29 Sep 2009 by Mary Edwards
Not for beginners!!
I bought this looking for a beginner's how to for Ashtanga yoga... This is not it! Whilst clearly John Scott is very good at it, there is no instructions as to how to undertake any... Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by S. Wood
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