Mala means "garland" in Sanskrit, and Yoga Mala--a "garland of yoga practice"--is Jois's distillation of Ashtanga. He first outlines the ethical principles and philosophy underlying the discipline and explains its important terms and concepts. Next he guides the reader through Ashtanga's versions of the Sun Salutation and its subsequent sequence of forty-two asanas, or poses, precisely describing how to execute each position and what benefits each provides.... an indispensable handbook for students and teachers of yoga for years to come.

A clear easy to follow step by step guide to Primary Series it has now become a standard for Ashtanga students.

David Swensons book contains the entire Primary and Intermediate series of Ashtanga Yoga with three options for every asana. It is spiral bound to easily remain open while practicing. It contains over 650 photos with clear instructions and commentary. It is a great book for all levels of practitioners to enjoy and teachers will find it to be an invaluable tool for teaching their students.

With this videotape Richard introduces you to Ashtanga's classic postures - a continuous, dynamic flow of unusual precision, and the special breathing techniques that characterize this form. "Yoga with Richard Freeman" is a high quality production designed to be used by yoga students at all levels.