Richard Freeman's Yoga DVD

I had the pleasure of trying Richard Freeman's Intermediate Series Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga DVD. This DVD is not new, it's from 2002 but nonetheless, it's one of the best I have ever tried so far.

It differs from other Yoga workouts, in the sense that it's much more serious. It's only Freeman and his mat, no fitness instructor style backup students, no hype, no yelling motivational words and phrases through the television screen. This is serious business!

If you are looking for the next best thing to being in a class and even, having private instruction, the search is over!

Of course, this is intermediate level and even having practiced yoga for many years, I find it incredibly challenging after the first 40 minutes, which is pretty standard sun salutation sequences, like in most Ashtanga yoga practices. There is an introduction and beginner level which I haven't tried, but would recommend to anyone before attempting the intermediate.

It's even advisable to watch the DVD the first time around. Freeman recommends it, I did this, and found my first workout to be much more successful than it otherwise would have been, had I just dove in.

I'm in complete awe over Richard's fluid pose transitions, flexibility, strength and overall body awareness. It's motivational to watch and aspire to reach that level.

Any yoga student trying to strengthen their at home practice should have this video to supplement their training.

Try It!

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