Vayu Siddhi: A Guide To Pranayama, Ashtanga Yoga's Fourth Limb

A TWO DISC DVD SET AND BOOK

DISC ONE OF DVD:

Is made up of a set of breathing practices that will help you better understand how to breath in your asana practice, give you a strong foundation for learning pranayama and form the beginning steps to working with the Sri K Pattabhi Jois's pranayama sequence.
• Refinement of Ujjayi Breathing
• Understanding the breathing patterns of prana and apana vayu's
• The important technique of viloma breathing (interrupting the breath's cycle)
• An introduction to khumbhaka (retention)

• Extra video interviews on Jalandhara Bandha, Finding Balanced Breath in Asana Practice, plus more.

DISC TWO OF DVD HAS TWO PARTS:

Part One introduces you to the Ashtanga Pranayama sequence by giving you step by step, detailed instruction in each of the five pranayama's that make up the sequence. Part Two takes you through the entire thirty plus minute Ashtanga Pranayama Sequence without interruption.

The five pranayama's in the sequence are:
• Ujjayi (Bahya and Antara Kumbhaka)
• Nadi Shodana (Sama and Vishama Vrtti)
• Bhastrika
• Surya and Chandra Bhedana
• 5) Sitali
• Extra video interviews on The Gifts of Pranayama, The Cooling Effects of Jalandhara Bandha, plus more.

THE BOOK:

The writings in this book have been inspired by such sacred texts as: The Hatha Yoga Pradipika, The Shiva Samhita, The Gheranda Samhita, select Tantra's, and Upanishads. The aspiring yogi will findectar in the language of hatha yoga used in these texts, nectar in the teachings that convey the highest reverence for the knowledge that is won from the study of asana and pranayama, the two favorite subjects of students of ashtanga yoga.

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Ashtanga Yoga A Primary Series Guide
Disc One Includes:

In-depth Fundamentals: An introduction to the set of practices that form the basis of Ashtanga yoga including:
• ujjayi (sound) breathing
• surya namaskara
• vinyasa (synchronizing movement with breath)
• jumping back and jumping through

1 hr 30 minute traditionally counted primary series that helps you to develop:
• a proper understanding of the rhythm and flow of the Primary Series vinyasa sequence
• cleansing internal heat that stokes the fire of awareness

$30.00 for Disc One

$50 for set of both disks

Ashtanga Yoga A Primary Series Guide
Disc Two Includes:

An inspiring and challenging home practice that centers around the 6 core aspects of the practice: asana (posture), pranayama (free breathing), vinyasa (movement with breath), bandha's (internal locks), dristi (gazing), dhyana (meditation). This session offers:
• a variety of verbal cues for becoming absorbed in the internal practices of Ashtanga Yoga
• tips for transitioning between postures with flow and alignment
• in depth asana and breathing instruction
• insights into devotion and the sacred nature of Ashtanga Yoga

Asana Modifications: This section takes you step by step through many postures of first series and will teach you how to troubleshoot difficult postures, think creatively to find variations that are right for you, use props without sacrificing flow.

$30.00 for Disc Two

$50.00 for set of both discs

David Garrigues is a believer right down to his ashtanga toes, and you can hear that in every note of his kirtan. This devotional collection is at once an exotic, fervent romp fueled by rich traditional instrumentation, and a spare, tender vocal meditation. Respond to the call, or excape in a daydream of India reverence and driving earthy melodies.

Frequently, at strategically placed moments, my Guru used to call his beloved students 'bad man' or 'bad lady'. He would call you 'bad man' to lighten you up when you made a mistake or were late to class. Or he'd call you 'bad lady' when you'd tell him something funny or out of the ordinary. One time a woman was offended when he called her bad lady. He answered her by laughing and saying "bad means good, bad means good!" I've always felt he was responding with humor to each person's inevitable bent to walk their own crooked path to God. You might be a little 'bad' but really its good because it's your way of walking and the only way you'll find Yoga is to be a rebel and go for your own truth.

Jaya Sat Guru: Kirtan CD 2008
Released in 2006 this is mesmerizingly beautiful kirtan -- David Garrigues' voice pierces to the heart of the music.