This is the video from a very established authority in Ashtanga yoga. First of all, don't be deceived by the title (even though title says breathin and relaxation), this video is not easy by any standards. I would consider this video to be an intermediate level.

I think since it was produced in 1997 it has an average production quality. Richard style remind me of combination of ashtanga yoga and Iyengar yoga. He pays attention to a very minute details in performing poses. When he demonstrates every pose he gives a hindu name to every pose. The best thing about this tape is the variety of different poses. But be beware, some poses require a lot of flexibility and strength ( I was disappointed though that he did not include the shoulderstand in this tape).

The negative thing is this video is about 70 minutes long (and with Richard monotonous voice ) it can be boring. I still plan to include this video in my rotation ( I like the variety of different poses). Moreover, I noticed since I started doing this video my flexibility really improved. Overall I would give it a B.

Instructor Comments:
He is a good instructor. He pays a lot of attention to the form and shows modifications. His voice though can be monotonous at times.

Elena Lowenthal