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Friday, September 21, 2012 by Timothy Burgin
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Yoga Sequencing by Mark Stephens
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 Mark Stephens’s latest book on sequencing yoga postures is a well-written and very useful resource for yoga teachers and experienced home practitioners. The depth and length of this book is intimidating at first glance, but Stephens does a wonderful job clearly laying out detailed and relevant information on the philosophy, principles, and techniques of sequencing poses. Once you are familiar with the structure and format of the book, it becomes easy to browse through the layers of technical information.
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Friday, July 06, 2012 by Timothy Burgin
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Pilgrimage by MC Yogi
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 Our favorite yogi hip-hopper is back with an awesome sophomore release brimming with devotion and joy. MC Yogi traveled the world to work with master musicians, and he composed these delightful songs while on a spiritual pilgrimage to India. Compared to Elephant Power, this recording features fewer big name chanters (Krishna Das and Bhagavan Das are each featured on a track), has more traditional Indian vocals and instrumentation, and most tracks have a rocking and soulful horn section.
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 This book takes a fascinating look inside the early days of Iyengar’s teaching from the perspective of one of his first western students. Noëlle Perez-Christiaens gathered and compiled pertinent quotes from Iyengar’s teaching from 1959 to 1975 through class notes and letters. Some of these quotes read like mystical koans; others are practical, spiritual, or personal, and several show Iyengar’s humorous side. Many of these quotes inspire me to hop on my yoga mat to investigate and inquire about their meaning. Others have moved me to further contemplate yogic philosophy or motivate me to deepen my meditation practice. |
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Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Timothy Burgin
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The Ultimate Yogi by Travis Eliot
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 My reaction to receiving the “The Ultimate Yogi” 12-disc set in the mail was “Wow, this is a serious box of yoga DVDs!” The professional production of this whole package is impressive, as is its intention to be a comprehensive yoga program including yogic breathing, meditation, diet, and lifestyle recommendations. The videos are gorgeous and were shot with an experienced crew on a beautiful film studio set in Bulgaria.
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Sunday, March 04, 2012 by Timothy Burgin
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One Shared Heart by Kristin Luna Ray
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 What you notice first about this kirtan/chant album are the beautiful vocals. Luna’s singer-songwriter background is evident in her masterfully controlled and emotive voice. The backup harmonies and the subtle, yet lush, choir add further richness and depth. The instrumentation on this album is equally fantastic, with an elegant blend of Eastern and Western instruments.
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Saturday, February 04, 2012 by Timothy Burgin
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Viniyoga Therapy for Depression
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 This video program is an excellent resource for those who suffer from mild to moderate depression. The DVD is full of great content, and the main menu is organized into two sections: Lectures and Practices. The lectures are very well done, and they explain the neurological and psychological origins of depression and how yoga therapy (including breathing, chanting and mediation) can be used to treat this disease. There are two yoga sessions in the practice section: Physiological Rebalancing (51 minutes) and Shifting Mood and Self-Concept (38 minutes).
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011 by Timothy Burgin
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A.M. Energy DVD by Shiva Rea
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 Shiva Rea continues to produce some of the best yoga DVDs available, both in content and in production. As the title suggests, this DVD is intended as an energizing morning practice, and it contains three 20-minute practices that you can mix together or do separately with the opening meditation and ending shavasana. The first segment, Body Mandala 108, focuses on toning and strengthening the upper body and core.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by Timothy Burgin
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White Lama by Douglas Veenhof
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 Theos Bernard was an aspiring yogi in the 1930’s who’s enthusiasm and zeal for yoga lead him to seek out the yoga masters and tantric practitioners in India and Tibet. At that time, Tibet’s borders were closed off to foreigners but through the insistence, good fortune and wise planning of Bernard, he was not only allowed into Tibet, but was allowed access to monasteries, temples and secret shrines, many which had never been seen by a westerner before. The story of Bernard’s life and adventures is so amazing and well written that this book is hard to put down. |
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011 by Timothy Burgin
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The Guru Question by Mariana Caplan
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 Do you need a guru? If you are a yogi or other Eastern spiritual practitioner you have probably asked yourself this question before. In Mariana Caplan’s newly revised book, she succeeds at helping one decide if a dedicated spiritual mentor and guide is needed. And most importantly, she provides valuable information and guidance for navigating the complex and often troublesome guru-disciple relationship. She diligently describes and documents the pitfalls that both students and teachers fall into, and gives sage advise on how to avoid the disappointment and disheartenment arising from bad student-teacher relationships.
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Sunday, June 05, 2011 by Timothy Burgin
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Meditation for the Love of It
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 If you have become disheartened and discouraged with meditation, then I highly recommend you read this newly revised book by Sally Kempton. This book is sure to give you some new passion and excitement to go and sit on your meditation cushion. Even if your meditation practice is completely free from dullness and drudgery, Meditation for the Love of It is an amazing resource, guide and inspiration for all levels of meditators.
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Monday, May 23, 2011 by Timothy Burgin
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Prana Groove by Stevin McNamara
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 On Stevin McNamara’s latest CD, he combines his beautiful acoustic guitar playing with a lively blend of world percussion. The melodies on these songs are based on Rag Malkauns, one of the most beautiful, popular and ancient of the ragas (a melodic framework based on a series of five or more musical notes) in Hindustani Classical music. The music tempo is 108 beats per minute, and there are 108 interwoven musical phrases throughout the 60-minute recording.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by Timothy Burgin
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Yoga Sessions by Go-Ray & Duke
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 If you love funky electronica and world-music inspired beats then this Indian/electronic fusion Cd will make your heart happy. Go-Ray Gulab’s powerful and mesmerizing voice effortlessly guides the listener into rich soundscapes and mystical realms. She layers her Sanskrit vocals over the hypnotizing melodies of her Violin, Sitar, Tanpura and Solkattu playing. |
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Monday, March 28, 2011 by Timothy Burgin
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Yoga Mat Companion Vols. 1-4
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 This series of anatomy books focus on four specific sets of yoga poses: Vinyasa Flow and Standing Poses, Hip Openers and Forward Bends, Backbends and Twists, and Arm Balances and Inversions. The design, look and feel of these books is absolutely gorgeous, they are perfect bound with large full color pages and beautiful anatomical illustrations. Each yoga pose is presented with a general overview, a step by step instruction guide with detailed anatomical descriptions and illustrations, and a brief summary. Several poses have additional preparation pages which show modifications on how to build up to the full pose. |
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011 by Timothy Burgin
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Breath-Centered Yoga with Leslie Kaminoff
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 The Breath-Centered Yoga DVD is one of the most unique yoga video programs I’ve seen in a while. The four yoga sequences were designed specifically to not cause any stress on the upper limbs, and this makes the practice suitable for students with shoulder, elbow or wrist issues. As the title suggests, the breath is emphasized throughout the practice: you are instructed to move with the breath through dynamic sequences of poses rather than static holding. |
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Thursday, January 27, 2011 by Timothy Burgin
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Power Flow Yoga by Shiva Rea
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 This is the first “best of” compilation yoga DVD that I’ve seen, with Shiva Rea repackaging previously filmed yoga sequences in a unique and interesting way. Thirteen yoga sequence segments are available to mix and match to create your own yoga practice via the acclaimed “yoga matrix” menu, or you can choose from three preset combo practices at 50-57 minutes long. If you are a fan and collector of Shiva Rea’s previous yoga DVDs then you may be disappointed at the lack of new material, but if you are new to her style then this is a good overview to her previous recordings, and the three hours of material will keep you busy for a while. |
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011 by Timothy Burgin
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Chamber Music by Sissoko and Segal
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 What happens when a French cellist and a Malian kora master (a kora is a 21-string African harp-lute) get together and make a recording? Pure magic to one’s ears! This instrumental CD is intricate and complex, yet calming, soothing, captivating and mesmerizingly beautiful. Sissoko and Seagal take turns playing the compositions with their chosen instruments, with subtle shifts of each one taking the lead over the other. |
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