Vinyasa Krama: Five Unique Sequences
by Matthew Sweeney
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Author: Matthew SweeneyEditor: David Swenson
Edition: Spiral-bound
Published: 2008
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 90
Publisher: The Yoga Temple
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Book Review: Fantastic sequences
Summary: 5 Stars
This book offers five sequences that are inspired by and related to the classic Ashtanga sequences. (All start with sun or moon salutations, then go in to standing poses, seated poses, and finally backbends and/or inversions -- for the most part each pose is held for 5 breaths with some type of vinyasa between poses). The first sequence is more accessible than the traditional primary series in Ashtanga, and each of the four subsequent series is progressively more difficult.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the style of Ashtanga, but who finds that practicing the same series every day gets stale. I even find that I can incorporate parts of the series that are too advanced for me into my practice (for example, only the last series uses the traditional Ashtanga standing sequence, each of the others has a unique standing sequence that should be accessible to most experienced beginners or intermediate students).
Beginners who find the idea of exploring Ashtanga-like sequences appealing may want to purchase only Sweeney's first sequence, the moon sequence or Chandra Krama, which is available as a poster for a lower price than this book of 5 sequences.
Summary of Vinyasa Krama: Five Unique Sequences
Experience the ancient method of Yoga retold in these five flowing Vinyasa Series. They are called the Moon Sequence, the Lion Sequence, the Bound Sequence, the Flying Sequence and the Fifth Sequence. Each series emphasises different aspects of the body and mind to create an overall Yoga program for any level of ability. They progress through basic, intermediate and advanced asana. The first two series are a great introduction to Yoga for the beginner and the later series offer inspiring possibilities for the experienced practitioner. Alternatives are provided for each of the sequences with practical and safe guidance for adapting to many individual difficulties and injuries. Each of the sequences is linked to specific breathing and meditation techniques which are accessible and safe for all levels. In addition this book provides a comprehensive visual asana library displaying over 850 individual postures. Vinyasa Krama is an extensive one of a kind resource for teachers and students of any Yoga tradition. Vinyasa Krama is designed in similar user friendly fashion like Ashtanga Yoga As It Is: A black and white landscape design, spiral bound along the top edge. In addition it has been printed in a large A3 sized format to illustrate the sequences and postures with greater clarity.Subjects Books
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