A very good bookJanuary 4, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As any book about ashtanga, the undertanding is much better when you already know what this practice means. Not only the photos, but also the texts, are excelent. It's a book to keep life long, to consult and read many, many times.
If you haven't already bought this, you need to get it!October 15, 2006 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
First published in 1999, and its still going selling strong! This manual has a lot going for it. It is a practical step-by-step manual with clear pictures illustrating every posture, with a descriptive teaching of the postures. David covers the basics, intermediate, right through to the full flow with 263 pages of Davids yoga and teachings. I reccomend this book to anyone starting out in yoga, (in particular) because it does give visual learners good pictures to grasp and learn from.
The Bible of AshtangaApril 30, 2006 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is the best book on ashtanga yoga on the market - a must have for any person interested in ashtanga yoga. It covers all aspects, showing easier versions of the poses so that the beginner can also follow it. The back of the book has shorter versions of the full primary series so that when you are limited for time, you can do a shorter workout. The only thing about this book that is not so great is that when you have used it for a long time, the edges of the pages start to tear due to the way it has been bound. It has been bound this way so that the pages stay open while you are practising a pose.
Met or exceeded my expectationsMarch 14, 2006 2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This was recommended to me by my Ashtanga teacher. It has great photos and really complements what you hear in class. I understand more the drishti (eye gazes) and what the modifications to the poses are. When I think about it, I open it up and read about a particular pose that I am having some trouble with. It's really nice to have around.
I do wish it had the Sanskrit counting in it, but that is a minor thing.
Excellent practical guideFebruary 27, 2006 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a fantastic guide for your Ashtanga Yoga. I would recommend reading Yoga Mala (Pattabhi Jois) first, and then using this book as a guide for your practice. Illustrations are clear, vivid and easy to follow. The binding of the book allows for propping while praticing. David Swenson does a fantastic walking through step by step how to get into each pose. I use it everyday!
