[Video] Miwa’s Creation

 

About this talk

Using animation, projections and her own moving shadow, Miwa Matreyek performs a gorgeous, meditative piece about inner and outer discovery. Take a quiet 10 minutes and dive in. With music from Anna Oxygen, Mirah, Caroline Lufkin and Mileece.

About Miwa Matreyek

Miwa Matreyek creates performances where real shapes and virtual images trade places, amid layers of animation, video and live bodies. Full bio and more links

We ♥ Anne Nuotio: Ashtanga Yoga Practice Videos (Primary Series)

When you aren’t lucky enough to practice near a teacher, with other students, in need of some inspiration, or just like to watch, here is a list of Ashtanga yoga practice videos listed in alphabetical order.  By all means, if you know of a video that you think should be mentioned, let us know.

• ANNE NUOTIO
  Title: Anne Nuotio Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

  Thoughts
  This video is amazing!  Anne demonstrates the evolution of her practice with commentary.  You can watch her practice 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.  This is perhaps more for observation than for practice.  What is amazing is that you watch a body move through the different series and also that it is *gasp* a woman!  Her commentary is thoughtful and inspiring.  Check out Anne’s article over at Living Mysore…
  PS- Anne is currently authorized by the KPJAYI.

  Buy
  You can purchase the video at Anne’s website.

  Preview
  

• DAVID SWENSON
  Title: First Series

  Thoughts:
  This is a bit of a cult classic.  That said, there are many things in this video that differ from how ashtanga is currently being taught in Mysore by the KPJAYI.  It is definitely instructional.
  PS- David is authorized and listed on ashtanga.com, but is not listed at KPJAYI.

  Buy:
  Click here to purchase at our Amazon store

  Preview:
  

• JOHN SCOTT
  Title: Ashtanga Yoga the Primary Series

  Thoughts:
  People really enjoy this dvd.  It is instructional and inspirational and his accent is adorable.
  PS-  John is certified to teach by the KPJAYI.

  Buy:
  At our Amazon store

  Preview:
  

• KINO MACGREGOR
  Title: Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series with Kino MacGregor

  Thoughts:
  We haven’t seen it, but the fact that it features a woman, and a fierce one at that, is enough to convince us.  It is our understanding that the video is instructional.  Be sure not to confuse this with her “A Journey, A Workshop”.
  PS-  Kino is currently listed as a certified teacher with the KPJAYI.

  Buy:
  You can purchase both DVD’s at Kino’s website

  Preview:
  

• LINO MIELE
  Title: Primary Series with Lino Miele

  Thoughts: From the trailer, it looks good…  This is probably great for guys who are intimidated by taking instructions from men who look like they have a lifetime of dance experience.  Not sure if this is more instructional or demonstration as we haven’t seen it.  But we agree that this is probably a good choice as Lino is the “correct vinyasa” man.
  PS-  Lino is certified by the KPJAYI

  Buy:
  Check Lino’s site under “resources” or purchase at ashtanga.com
  
  Preview:
  

• MARK DARBY
  Title: Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series

  Thoughts:
  We’ve heard nothing but good things.  Mostly instructional.
  PS- KPJAYI certified

  Buy:
  At the Elephantbeans store

  Preview:
  None available
  
  

• MELANIE FAWER
  Title: Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga:  Primary Series with Melanie Fawer Certified by Sri K.  Pattabhi Jois

  Thoughts:
  …Tumbleweeds…  Maybe you can help us out with this one?
  PS- KPJAYI Certified

  Buy:
  In our store

  Preview:
  None available

• NICKI DOANE
  Title: There are 2 videos available “Beginners class” and “Introductory poses”

  Thoughts:
  Great for yoga newbies.  Can’t remember the difference between the two.
  PS-  Nick is authorized and listed on ashtanga.com but not KPJAYI

  Buy:
  You can purchase either video here

  Preview:
  

• PATTABHI JOIS
  Title: Ashtanga Yoga with K.  Pattabhi Jois – First Series from Yoga Works Productions

  Thoughts:
  Whether you plan on practicing with the video or simply watching, it doesn’t get much more authentic than this.  Guruji counts a full led primary for a class of “big name” yoga teachers  My how yoga clothes have changed!
  PS- Guruji is Guruji

  Buy:
  In our Amazon store

  Preview:
  

• RICHARD FREEMAN
  Title: Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series & Introduction
  
  Thoughts:
  He kind of sounds like a robot but that aside, tons of useful information.  Rumor has it that when asked which western student “gets it”, Guruji repled, “Richard Freeman”.  It is hard to argue with that kind of endorsement!  Mostly instructional.
  PS-  Richard is KPJAYI certified

  Buy:
  Both videos by clicking here

  Preview:
  

• SHARATH RANGASWAMY
  Title: Primary Series
  Thoughts:
  If Sharath had a fan club on facebook, we’d join. Oh wait, he does.  And for good reason!  Sharath is the grandson of Guruji and has taken over KPJAYI.  If you can’t study with the source in India, this is the next best thing.  Sharath leads himself through a led primary class.  Read more at Ashtanganews…
  PS- Totally certified and come on, it is Sharath!

  Buy:
  Purchase the DVD at the Ashtanga Productions website.

  Preview:
  

  Do you practice with any of these videos? Which do you like the best?
  

  
  

Disclaimer: Positive Vibrations

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