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Ashtanga Yoga - The Practice Manual [Illustrated] (Spiral-bound)

by David Swenson (Author)

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Spiral-bound: 263 pages
Publisher: Ashtanga Yoga Productions; Second edition (1 Sep 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1891252089
ISBN-13: 978-1891252082
Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 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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