Interview with David and Joy-Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa

An in-depth Interview with David about his new book, Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa. David discusses his motivation behind writing the book, his personal relationship to the vinyasa system of Ashtanga Yoga, and the teachers that influenced his teaching style the most. Purchase the book worldwide on Amazon. With his new book, Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa: Movement, Breath and Posture in the Primary Series, David Garrigues has created a concise yet comprehensive technical manual on AshtangaYoga as well a mystical, poetic treatise on the greater subject of yoga. An instant Hatha Yoga classic, this offering is sure to be a trusted companion for present and future generations of yoga lovers. The book provides the reader with an unprecedented, easy-to-follow breakdown of every single vinyasa (and pose) of the Primary Series. The instructions are bullet-points that contain skillfully articulated directions for doing the transitions and poses along with unique, potent cues on such essential Hatha yoga themes as pranayama (controlling the breath), vinyasa (transitions), mudra, (energetic seals/gestures), bandha (energetic locks), drsti (gazing points), meditation, philosophy, Indian folklore, the five elements, and more. This book is an unprecedented road map to the art of yoga, it shares the teachings of Ashtanga in ways that promote physical, psychological, and spiritual growth. KEYWORDS: ASHTANGA YOGA MYSORE VINYASA PRIMARY SERIES ASANA KITCHEN DAVID GARRIGUES YOGA POSE YOGA POSTURE PATTABHIS JOIS