Ashtanga Yoga: The Advanced Series

I am a huge fan of David Swenson, so it is no surprise that this DVD gets me gushing. The settings are stunning. The participants are truly inspiring. I loved the informal discussion among them prior to the actual practice section.

This is not an instructional dvd by any means. It shows you what a few dedicated Ashtanga yoga practitioners can accomplish with dedication, discipline, and the love of practicing this yoga method. I think everyone on this dvd is in their 50's. They all look amazing and show you that age doesn't mean a thing if you stay active and healthy. The dvd just shows you the possibilities of what you can accomplish with a regular practice.Totally awsome!

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Swenson rules when it comes to doing twisty binds while keeping a subdued look in his eyes, sort of like in Apocalypse Now when the helicopter general keeps talking about surfing and riding the wave amidst napalm and morter fire!! Sort of... cause Swenson is hanging in Hawaii on the beach sans napalm, but you know what i mean :) He curls up into handstand while in full lotus, obviously very developed mind-body awareness! And nice sexy shorts!I recommend all the Swenson products. His ashtanga manual is really well laid out. Good for practice with the spiral binding.