Ashtanga Yoga - Introductory Poses - Master the Essentials | 
 enlarge | Actor: Nicki Doane
Studio: Living Arts
Category: DVD
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Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 38622
Format: Color, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 85 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 120-1261
ISBN: 1930814577
UPC: 029956907102
EAN: 9781930814578
ASIN: B0000A2ZOK
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
Release Date: October 7, 2003
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Yoga Journal's Ashtanga Yoga: An Active Practice, Introductory Poses offers another take on the gamut (or glut) of yoga videos out there. Instead of picking the "time crunched yoga workout" or "weight-loss/relaxation/back/stomach" workout theme, Yoga Journal's Ashtanga Yoga presents a straightforward, old-fashioned set of beginner asanas (poses) in the rigorous Ashtanga method. Ashtanga yoga places emphasis on focusing inward, using "breath-synchonized movement" to flow from pose to pose in a precise order. This is not a "yoga's greatest hits" composite stretching video, but rather an introduction to a very specific method of practice. The video begins with some chanting in the hero pose, and instructor Nicki Doane invites viewers to repeat along after her. While standing on a scenic ledge in Hawaii, Doane slowly demonstrates the two beginning series, Sun Salutation A and B, which include familiar poses such as warrior, plank, and downward dog. Her instruction style and voice is markedly different from the dreamy and almost soporific likes of Patricia Waldon or Susanne Deason. Doane keeps the viewer "active" by punctuating the silences with her strong, almost stern voice and demonstrating each pose with her incredibly strong body. This viewer lost count as to how many "pushups" she does from plank to upward dog positions. The 60-minute tape covers ujjayi breathing and a few cursory poses outside of the familiar Sun Salutation, and could serve as either a basic wake-up sort of video, or merely an introduction to very basic poses. Viewers with this solid base introduction to the flow of Ashtanga yoga practice will be well-prepared for the next step. --Gilia Angell
Product Description
Ashtanga is a vigorous sequence of poses performed with fluidity and grace. The flow may look effortless but it is a demanding workout that builds up heat and endurance. This program offers a thorough introduction to Ashtanga yoga and leads the practitioner through Suryanamaskar A (Sun Salutation A) in a series of flowing Ashtanga poses. Tha accompanying poster includes 11 poses of Suryanamaskar A to help the practitioner master the fundamentals of positioning and alignment used in Sun Salutation A the essential core pose in the accompanying Ashtanga DVD. With Nicki Doane.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS UPC: 029956907102 Manufacturer No: 120-1261
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 Good introduction to Ashtanga Sun Salutations May 29, 2008
C. Liddy (OR)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This DVD is a good introduction to the most basic fundamentals of ashtanga yoga practice. As the other reviewers said, it contains only Sun Salutations, guiding you through the poses. There is a fabulous feature that allows you to access more detailed information about how to do a pose correctly if you need it, or you can play the video without that feature. If you know how to do Sun Salutations you may want to choose a more advanced DVD. One other reviewer mentioned that she was annoyed by Nicki Doane's voice. I don't love her voice either- she tends to speak in a gentle monotone- but her voice doesn't annoy me. Overall it is a great intro DVD.
 I do not recomment this DVD October 31, 2007
Sherry (California United States)
4 out of 12 found this review helpful
I bought this DVD dispite the fact that I read reviews that were bad. . .why did I do that? Because I had purchased other Gaiam DVD's that I like. I should have listened to those buyer beware remarks.
Unless you like hearing the instructor chant and you in return are suppose to chant back then don't buy this.
I am not buying Yoga DVD's for a spiritual awaking. . .I am buying them for exercise.
 Baby steps into ashtanga May 21, 2007
playsindirt (Saint Charles, MO USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This really takes the mystery out of ashtanga and provides a good introduction to the practice. A lot of people find Doane's voice annoying but after watching the interview portion of the CD, I found her to be engaging and downright adorable. I think her voice is actually good for teaching because it's not a distraction. Some instructors are so soothing they make you want to snooze! I'm anxious to get her follow-up CD.
I'm Impressed! March 6, 2007
D. Kang
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Believe me, I'm no yoga expert. In fact, I'm pretty much your typical muscle-bound anti-yoga dude. My wife laughed pretty hard when I told her I was thinking of trying yoga, but my motivation was to try and regain some flexibility after years of lifting weights and never stretching. Think of the Geico caveman...that's me. I played the DVD about 5 minutes ago, and although I could accomplish all the poses, it was not easy. I tried the first set of poses, and was pretty much covered in sweat at the end. There was a little bit of praying to the sun, which made me raise my eyebrows a little, but overall, the DVD is extremely well filmed (in Maui on a beautiful sunny day), I find Nicki Doane to be a pleasant and crystal-clear instructor, and I have no doubts that Ashtanga Yoga will benefit me physically and probably mentally (without getting too "cheesy" about it).
Don't misunderstand me: this DVD isn't difficult to comprehend or requires circus-like flexibility. What makes it difficult for me is that I'm extremely non-flexible and unaccustomed to deep breathing. In other words, it's appropriately difficult for a beginner. I think if you're a total noob like me, you'll instinctively modify your movements while attempting to replicate her movements.
I'm actually excited about learning a new skill, and feel this DVD is a great place to start.
One technical fault of yoga DVD's: many of the movements require you to look down at your navel or feet, which makes it tough to follow movements on your TV! I dont' see a solution to this funny problem, but oh well.
New to Power Yoga? February 17, 2007
D. Ernst (Flint, MI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really enjoy this DVD. Each pose is gone through very slowly and repetitively. Very easy to follow!
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