Sthira Bhaga

THis dvd is simply divine. David Williams, David Swenson, Helena Berg, Lucy Martorella, and Robert Boutsany are some of the original practicioners of Ashtanga Yoga and gave rise to it in America. There are six series in Ashtanga. Yoga Chikitsa (1st), Nadi Shodhana (2nd), and Sthira Bhaga (3-6; formally Advanced A & B). Sthira Bhaga means divine stability/strenght. That is clearly demonstarted here on this dvd. Watching these tremendous display of beauty and physical control done with such focus and intent is awe inspiring. There is also a really good interview with the 5 of them. David Swenson narrates the dvd calling out the names in of the poses and what they mean and reciting quotes and sanskrit text in his articulate southern manner.

I highly recommend. Note that this is a demonstration dvd. Do Not practice to it!

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