There was no review of this video. So I decided to give a review. This is a no-nonsense video. Production quality is average. This video is a great introduction to ashtanga yoga. It geared toward people who are taking yoga seriously. Video divided into 4 parts: 1st part is 15 min part, 2nd part is 30 min beginner/intermediate part, 3rd part is 45 intermediate part and 4th part is deep relaxation session. In the beginning David gives a demonstration of ashtanga yoga poses (you look at it and know that you never going to be that good). 15 min part is moving very quickly. It is probably not for beginners. Intermediates however can attempt it. It is geared toward people who just short on time but still want to do yoga. I would rate more challenging than Rodney Yee videos. And plus, it is true ashtanga yoga.

30 min part is geared toward beginners. Here, David shows modifications for people who are not very flexible and not very strong. I would say it is one of the most complete yoga sessions for the beginners on video. It shows flowing session and most of the major and important poses. He does not hold poses for a long time, so even a beginner can follow this session. It also moves pretty slow.

45 min part is geared toward intermediate practitioners of yoga. The poses change quickly from one another. Basically when you otgrow the 30 min session you can move toward 45 min session. Here, he still shows some modifications. Some poses can be dangerous for people who are not very flexible. But if you used to 30 min session you should be ok. Again the session is pretty complete.

In many yoga tapes the instructors don't show some poses like shoulderstand (which is one of the most fundamental and fun pose to do). Many instructors feel that this pose is not appropriate for beginners. I feel that with little modifications it can be done by anyone. This particular tape introduces shoulderstand in the beginner session.

The last part of this video is about 10 min. It is relaxation where David relaxes every part of your body. This portion is extremely relaxing and revitalizing.

Overall, it is a very good introduction into ashtanga yoga. I would rate this tape as beginner/intermediate. If you're not very strong or very flexible, this tape will remedy that pretty fast.

Instructor Comments:
David is a very good instructor. It ashame that he does not have a wider exposure. He explains everything clearly and precisely. He is also an inpiration. You're looking at him and you can see what your body can do with proper training.

Elena Lowenthal