Reddit mentions of Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice--First Series With David Swenson

For Ashtanga in particular, the video I used to have was David Swenson's but if I wanted a video now I would probably do this one I found on prime video: Ashtanga Primary Series with Michael Guiou

Both of the "ardha baddha" poses I posted above are also great for shoulder flexibility; in addition I think the 3rd-6th poses of the standing sequence:

• utthita trikonasana
  
• parivritta trikonasana
  
• utthita parshvakonasana
  
• parivritta parshvakonasana
  
  and then a few poses later the hip-shoulder-hamstring stretch with arms in prayer pose behind you:
  
  
• parshvottanasana
  
  Altogether the poses I've listed are basically the first 15–20 minutes of any Ashtanga video; also in the second 20–30 minutes of the video there are a ton of upward/downward dog vinyasas which get a lot of pushuppy bodyweight pushes in.

If you like you could try a guided DVD, I would recommend David Swenson.

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Title | Abdomen vs Full Ashtanga Breath
Description | Demonstration and explanation of the difference between abdominal breathing and ashtanga breathing
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Title | Beginner Yoga Breathing with Kino
Description | If you’re looking for yoga videos that will show you the perfect way for you to start your yoga journey then Kino MacGregor’s yoga channel is perfect for you! Whether you are new to yoga or an advanced yoga student you will find a full yoga library with all the yoga postures that you need to develop a complete yoga practice. Yoga is more than just a physical practice yoga is a lifestyle that includes living a peaceful life. Living the yoga lifestyle is about yoga practice, inner peace, yoga diet...
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Title | Ashtanga Yoga: Free Breathing with David Garrigues
Description | Here is an excerpt from David Garrigues 2012 In-depth study. On day four a student asked the question about the different qualities of breathing (soft, loud) and here is David's response.
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Title | Are you breathing too loud or too soft in your asana practice? with David Garrigues
Description | http://www.davidgarrigues.com Download A Guide to Ujjayi Breathing at Vimeo On Demand https://vimeo.com/ondemand/17936 Students often ask me, "Am I breathing too loud, heavy?" or "Am I breathing too soft, quiet?" My answer is that the breathing should be natural. Sri K Pattabhis Jois said the breath should be medium or free. When you are confused or frustrated about your breath it is best to align the sound of your ujjayi breathing with the directional movements of prana and apana vayus. L...
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Title | Synergy of Breath and Bandhas in Ashtanga Yoga with Kino
Description | If you’re looking for yoga videos that will show you the perfect way for you to start your yoga journey then Kino MacGregor’s yoga channel is perfect for you! Whether you are new to yoga or an advanced yoga student you will find a full yoga library with all the yoga postures that you need to develop a complete yoga practice. Yoga is more than just a physical practice yoga is a lifestyle that includes living a peaceful life. Living the yoga lifestyle is about yoga practice, inner peace, yoga diet...
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Title | Yogic Breathing Exercises - Ujjayi Pranayama with Kino
Description | If you’re looking for yoga videos that will show you the perfect way for you to start your yoga journey then Kino MacGregor’s yoga channel is perfect for you! Whether you are new to yoga or an advanced yoga student you will find a full yoga library with all the yoga postures that you need to develop a complete yoga practice. Yoga is more than just a physical practice yoga is a lifestyle that includes living a peaceful life. Living the yoga lifestyle is about yoga practice, inner peace, yoga diet...
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Title | David Swenson - Ujjayi breathing and bandhas.
Description | SAMPLE EXCERPT ONLY. PURCHASE DVD HERE: http://www.ashtanga.net/ http://www.amazon.com/Ashtanga-Yoga-Practice--First-Series-Swenson/dp/1891252143/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1336491186&sr=8-3
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Title | How to Breath in Ashtanga Yoga
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Title | Ashtanga Yoga - Interview with John Scott on Mysore Practice, Breath, Flexibility, Menstruation
Description | Join Stu Girling as he interviews John Scott at Palm Grove, in Ashwem beach Goa. Watch the demo mentioned in the interview here https://youtu.be/DXpqkh-Gc9w Some of the questions covered in the interview are: 1:23 Starting with Meditation before Suryanamaskars 9:25 The Three dimensional breath 11:53 Meaning of Free breathing 13:30 - Maintaining the rhythm of breath through practice 16:21 What breath count is considered too long 21:34 The three dimension breath explained 26:45 Free breathin...
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