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Found 15 comments on Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual:

u/gingeryogagirl · 8 pointsr/yoga

Ashtanga is awesome for building both strength and flexibility! You should check out David Swenson's Practice Manual: http://www.amazon.com/Ashtanga-Yoga-Practice-David-Swenson/dp/1891252089/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451489201&sr=8-1&keywords=David+Swenson
It has helped me a lot in my own practice - and he breaks it down into shorter sequences of 15, 30, 45 mins if you don't have a full 90 mins to run through the whole primary series. I hope that helps, Ashtanga is a wonderful practice. Good luck! :)

u/rakshala · 6 pointsr/yoga

You could try David Swensons ashtanga book
It goes into detail on each Asana with modifications, and gives you the full first and second series as well as some shorter series. Will link Amazon when I get home.

Here you go: https://www.amazon.com.au/Ashtanga-Yoga-Practice-Illustrated-Personal/dp/1891252089/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523437034&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=david+swenson+ashtonga

u/stirry · 3 pointsr/yoga

There are always cheaper ways to partake in yoga, you just need to be resourceful.

  1. Most yoga studios offer karma (aka pay what you can) yoga classes
  2. If you have a lululemon near you, they usually offer once or twice a week free yoga
  3. Sites like meetup.com have yoga groups that are usually free or really cheap
  4. Does your city have a Park and Rec guide? You can usually get cheap yoga through an avenue like that.

    I'd suggest going to a few yoga classes before relying on a dvd to follow. Once you've done that, you can definitely grab a dvd and work through the routines at home.
    Personally, I use the following book, there is a section in it for 15/30/45 minute variations of the ashtanga practice. But you should definitely attend a couple of classes before trying to do ashtanga on your own.
    http://www.amazon.ca/Ashtanga-Yoga-The-Practice-Manual/dp/1891252089

u/moonsal71 · 3 pointsr/ashtanga

I’m a beginner myself, only just over one year. If you don’t have access to a teacher, there are some really good tutorials that helped me:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gFg4o5Zg75k&list=PLpfKu0U8zxt5OEvjSidi4_srjLcwvDhQd&index=2&t=0s
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-Va_P61H9IY
Purple Valley overall has loads of great tutorials.

Also, David Guarrigues: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-Va_P61H9IY - Mark Darby demo shows beginner adjustments https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2MghjERHHG8 - David Swenson short forms are a good when you are a bit short of time (or strength 😊) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf4mjtnSA40 (this one is 30 min - there’s a longer one too).

On that note I found David Swenson practice manual really useful https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ashtanga-Yoga-Practice-David-Swenson/dp/1891252089/ as well as Gregor Mahele’s one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ashtanga-Yoga-Philosophy-Gregor-Maehle/dp/1577316061

It gets easier with time. Modify as needed. I still can’t do the 2 revolved ones you mention without modifying :) the important thing is the breath. Enjoy!

u/LemonTheTurtle · 2 pointsr/Meditation

Yes there is! Don't try necessary copy someone who is far more experienced. Like When you can't put your head on your knees just bend them, don't try to look like that guy/gal from a video/book. Most important is your breath, not how the posture looks. There are many ways how postures can look. Look up this book (side note David Swenson practice with straight back because he has issues with his legs - he walks like a duck. But ashtanga is meant to be practiced with round back - more benefits). In that book you will find pictures of different "how to" a pose can look. Also if you can save up for like one class of mysore per month/two that would be awesome. Teacher should be there to help you if you are struggling with some postures. Now for the proper yoga breath: it is called a free breath with a sound (not ujjayi breath). You are using only your nose and try to breath into your lungs and try squeezing your butt in (like you would if you really need to go to #2 :)) there should be a sound coming from your nose (not your throat). Imagine that you are breathing directly into your lungs and try "stoping" the breath going into your stomach - your stomach should remain almost motionless. And don't worry, it takes time. Just like in meditation everytime you drift away just notice that and go back to your breath. You can practice that breath even when not practicing yoga. It will actually strengthen your meditation practice also

u/All_Is_Coming · 2 pointsr/yoga

Seconding Ashtanga for home practice. David Swenson's Practice Manual is an excellent resource.

u/Andy_Digital · 2 pointsr/yoga

First of all don't think of it as a kick start. More of a gradual change and transition. This does not mean to lack dedication. What got me on the path of regular yoga was a firm desire to make it the priority in my non-working life. Also, finding a studio with an encouraging community is a big help. Much of yoga is an inward practice but it helps to have an environment of people radiating positive energy outward to keep you motivated.

Much luck in your journey. I practice Ashtanga. David Swenson's practice manual is great if you can't get to a studio. Try to avoid commercialized vanilla flavored practice DVD's. The help of a skilled teacher can pick out many adjustments to your practice that can save you from needless injury. It's impossible to see yourself in a pose while you are deep in it.

If you are looking for the meditative side I think you are best served in one of the styles more rooted in the heritage of yoga (Ashtanga, Iyengar and a few others). Everyone's path is different though. Try a few styles out but never mistrust your heart when it tells you that it has found a yoga home.

EDIT: http://www.amazon.com/Ashtanga-Yoga-Practice-David-Swenson/dp/1891252089/ref=tmm_other_meta_binding_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1332167707&sr=8-1

Kino has A LOT of great videos...this is her introducing Ashtanga http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11C1021vKGU

u/daddyam · 2 pointsr/yoga

Why don't you do more of the practice? Start moving to the seated section of the primary series. There is a good book here: http://www.amazon.ca/Ashtanga-Yoga-The-Practice-Manual/dp/1891252089

Or you can look at the free online resource: http://www.ashtangayoga.info/practice/primary-series-yoga-chikitsa/

Or try a different style of yoga - see if that helps.

I read a review of someone who did it with earplugs so he could hear his breathing more. Perhaps focusing on making noise with your breath will help keep your mind concentrated on a single subject.

u/Barbag · 2 pointsr/ashtanga

I try to get in a full practice whenever I can, but when that is not possible I use one of the short forms in David Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga book (linked below). I figure that some yoga is better than no yoga and the book includes 15, 30 and 45 minute version of the primary series. The rest of the book has fantastic insight into each pose of the beginner and intermediate series too. Good luck with your marathons!

http://www.amazon.com/Ashtanga-Yoga-Practice-David-Swenson/dp/1891252089/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1396026720&sr=1-1&keywords=ashtanga+yoga+the+practice+manual+by+david+swenson

u/RayRay108 · 1 pointr/yoga

David Swenson's book (Ashtanga Practice Manual) has some suggested practices in the back of varying duration. One or two of them are about 30 mins long. The rest of the book is great, too, and goes into a lot of detail for getting in and out of postures.

u/namesclaim · 1 pointr/yoga

I bought this book for my home Ashtanga practice (no Ashtanga classes in my area). Great step-by-step guide to 1st and 2nd series: photos of each posture, detailed explanations, modifications. Shortened forms for 30, 45, 90 minutes. I dovetail this with youtube videos for specific technique. Kino MacGregor's are exceptional.

http://www.amazon.com/Ashtanga-Yoga-Practice-David-Swenson/dp/1891252089/ref=la_B001HD23HW_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417637928&sr=1-1

Ashtanga is great to develop a steady home practice because you don't need to think about what you're going to do, its very breath focused/meditative, challenging and progressive. My general advice would be: if it hurts, don't do it. In any daily practice, bad form is going to damage your body over time and you will develop injuries. If you're getting signals from your body that something doesn't feel right, modify it or just skip it! Yoga is a slow process, don't rush things.

u/powerspank · 1 pointr/yoga

Okay, I'm also quite new to yoga, but maybe I can give you a few pointers.

First, check out DoYogaWithMe. Super cool videos over there.

Next, consistency: you learn about your body when you listen to your body. Step on the mat, do your thing, as often as you can.

Furthermore, your boyfriend can help you by helping you correct some poses. He can see if your back is straight, for example, something which I have trouble with at times.

Lastly, I like this book. It shows form progressions, as well as beginner's variants to the poses which you can do at first.

Oh, and some encouragement: Super cool that you decided to do this. It's an amazing experience for your body. :)

u/madeamashup · 1 pointr/yoga

I'd recommend this book for home ashtanga practice. It has the cheat sheets, but also a page on each pose with details and modifications, ideas for short sequences... And it's spiral bound to lay flat. Most practical book on asana I've seen

u/otherbill · 1 pointr/yoga

Common starting points for Ashtanga include David Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual and Beryl Bender Birch's Power Yoga.