Roots of Hatha Yoga for Ashtanga Teachers
This course includes 24 classes, 10 inspirational videos from David's backyard temple, and over 30 hours of instruction.
Imagine if you could see any pose from basic to advanced and know how to do that pose in a way that perfectly suits you and your body. Knowing how to apply these 6 asana principles to your poses will give you this powerful knowledge.
Learn to cut through the superficial, external differences of a pose and pay attention to the deeper, more important, and empowering commonalities that are shared by all poses.
Answer such questions as “What is the point or goal of doing this pose?” or “What constitutes improvement and how can I take safe, logical, and manageable steps to ensure that I’m optimally directing my efforts?”
In this video course you will go deep into the subject of asana. Learn an organized thought process that you use to do or develop or troubleshoot any pose. Know how to modify a pose to suit your limits or other individual circumstances.
By taking the Asana Principles Master Key video course you will study how doing asanas is yoga philosophy in action. The course will focus on how to apply the set of core principles to your poses and also we will study the specific aspect of yoga philosophy that corresponds to each of the 6 principles. Then you can use your physical practice to directly experience and learn to live by the wisdom that is the heart of yoga’s teachings.
“… the learned know that the practice of yoga and its philosophy are one and the same thing”. - Bhagavad Gita
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Props List
David recommends that students watch this video before they start Class 1.
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Class 1- Introduction to Single Position Asana Principle (30 mins)
In this 30 minute participatory lecture, David teaches an introduction to the first asana principle, The Single Position. He also explains the roots of hatha yoga that lead to the experience of raja yoga.
Class moments:
1- Opening meditation with readings from HYP and Yoga Vasishta
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Class 2 - Single Position Principle - Standing, Seated, and Inversions (65 mins)
A 65 minute asana practice class that focuses on the first asana principle, The Single Position.
Class Moments:
1) Opening Meditation2) Single Position asana principle in Standing postures
A) Vrksasana
B) Padagusthasana
C) Pada Hastasana
D) Half Moon
E) Prasarita Padottanasana3) Pelvis ...
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Single Position Principle_Asana Theory Part 2
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Single Position Principle_Philosophy
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Single Position Principle_Inspiration Part 1
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Single Position Principle_Inspiration Part 2
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One Transition Principle_Crouch and Spring Part 1
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One Transition Principle_Crouch and Spring Part 2
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One Transition Principle_Crouch and Spring Philosophy
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One Transition Principle_Crouch and Spring Inspiration (Pt 1)
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One Transition Principle_Crouch and Spring Inspiration (Pt 2)
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One Transition Principle_Crouch and Spring Inspiration Part 2
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Applying Principles 1 and 2_Inspiration
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Foundation First Principle_Props List
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Foundation First Principle_Asana Theory Part 1
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Foundation First Principle_Asana Theory Part 2
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Foundation First Principle_Philosophy
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Foundation First Principle_Inspiration Part 1
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Foundation First Principle_Inspiration Part 2
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Spinal Position Principle_Asana Theory Part 1
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Spinal Position Principle_Asana Theory Part 2
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Spinal Position Principle_Philosophy
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Spinal Position Principle_Inspiration Part 1
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Spinal Position Principle_inspiration Part 2
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Modify Principle_Asana Theory Part 1
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Modify Principle_Asana Theory Part 2
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Modify Principle_Philosophy Part 2
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Modify Principle_Inspiration Part 1
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Modify Principle_Inspiration Part 2
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Breath and Bandhas Principle_Asana Theory Part 1
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Breath and Bandhas Principle_Asana Theory Part 2
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Breath and Bandhas Principle_Philosophy Part 2
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Breath and Bandhas Principle_Inspiration
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3 Maps to Vertically Align Body in Samastithi
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