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# Ashtanga Yoga - The Practice Manual

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Review: Mind blowing book - I say mind blowing because it is this book that has laid the way for some serious ashtanga yoga practice. I have got so much value from this book, not just from David's wonderful step by step breakdown, but also the ethos of the book and the thumbnails at the back that you can have open so you can just flow through your practice and glance down to see what asana is next. I highly recommend this book - it is very thorough and relatively user friendly. My only criticism is the austere visual style - you see the cover and think, wow this looks likes a dynamic book, but when you open it you see a black and white, quite linear layout. There are pluses to this in the sense that you have a clear 'no fuss' guide, however I feel it is visually a little too dry. Saying that, there is a seriousness about it that is a reflection of the discipline that is required to develop a sustained ashtanga yoga practice. David is a clear and concise teacher and I highly recommend this book for anyone who want a sincere, practical and informative companion on their journey through the primary and intermediate series. The short forms are great as a leading practice to the full series too. This kind of book is such an achievement that my criticisms are purely superficial - the book is fantastic for anyone who really wants to learn and practice ashtanga yoga from an experienced, grounded and inspiring teacher.
Review: I love this book - I think that this book is a great guide for any Ashtanga yoga lover who wants an easy, detailed yet simple step by step guide. The photos demonstrating the postures and sun salutations are great and I like the fact that they have variations of the postures dependant upon your level. There is a 15 min, 30 min and 1 hour (or is it 45 min - can't remember) routine which is great for your practice as you can fit it in regardless of how much time you have. I also like the way the Sanskrit asanas (posture names) are translated and broken down into English. This really is a great book for beginners, as it gives some good introductions to yoga, but also for the more advanced yoga student as there is lots of opportunity to learn more about the secondary series and more subtle areas such as bandas. I definitely recommend this book, it is the kind of book you could use daily or keep on your bookshelf for reference.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 130,005 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 247 in Fitness through Yoga |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,258) |
| Dimensions  | 24.77 x 1.91 x 27.31 cm |
| Edition  | Second |
| ISBN-10  | 1891252089 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1891252082 |
| Item weight  | 862 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 264 pages |
| Publication date  | 1 Sept. 2007 |
| Publisher  | Ashtanga Yoga Productions |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mind blowing book
*by S***R on 28 February 2014*

I say mind blowing because it is this book that has laid the way for some serious ashtanga yoga practice. I have got so much value from this book, not just from David's wonderful step by step breakdown, but also the ethos of the book and the thumbnails at the back that you can have open so you can just flow through your practice and glance down to see what asana is next. I highly recommend this book - it is very thorough and relatively user friendly. My only criticism is the austere visual style - you see the cover and think, wow this looks likes a dynamic book, but when you open it you see a black and white, quite linear layout. There are pluses to this in the sense that you have a clear 'no fuss' guide, however I feel it is visually a little too dry. Saying that, there is a seriousness about it that is a reflection of the discipline that is required to develop a sustained ashtanga yoga practice. David is a clear and concise teacher and I highly recommend this book for anyone who want a sincere, practical and informative companion on their journey through the primary and intermediate series. The short forms are great as a leading practice to the full series too. This kind of book is such an achievement that my criticisms are purely superficial - the book is fantastic for anyone who really wants to learn and practice ashtanga yoga from an experienced, grounded and inspiring teacher.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this book
*by R***N on 12 April 2012*

I think that this book is a great guide for any Ashtanga yoga lover who wants an easy, detailed yet simple step by step guide. The photos demonstrating the postures and sun salutations are great and I like the fact that they have variations of the postures dependant upon your level. There is a 15 min, 30 min and 1 hour (or is it 45 min - can't remember) routine which is great for your practice as you can fit it in regardless of how much time you have. I also like the way the Sanskrit asanas (posture names) are translated and broken down into English. This really is a great book for beginners, as it gives some good introductions to yoga, but also for the more advanced yoga student as there is lots of opportunity to learn more about the secondary series and more subtle areas such as bandas. I definitely recommend this book, it is the kind of book you could use daily or keep on your bookshelf for reference.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent self-learning book by a master
*by T***N on 8 June 2011*

This is an excellent practice book written by one of the greatest Ashtanga yogis. All the postures are explained in detail so that you learn how to breath, how to concentrate, and how to perform each asana step by step. I find very useful the easier versions given for each asana in case you are not able to do the original one. The sequences and flows are described very clearly and you can chose your daily practice according to the amount of time you possess, e.g. there are shorter and longer series. And, the introductory information gives you all the background infromation on which you build your daily practice. I have been using the book for about 9 years and have improved my practice step by step. I strongly recommend the book to all people interested in yoga and desiring to learn it practically.

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