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Season 4

David Garrigues

In Season 4, David guides us in a step-by-step study of the Ashtanga Primary Series as a means of gaining knowledge of the Eight Limbs of Yoga. With attention towards detail and skillful precision, we learn a progressive sequence of dynamic postures and exercises.

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In Season 4, David guides us in a step-by-step study of the Ashtanga Primary Series as a means of gaining knowledge of the Eight Limbs of Yoga.
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Welcome to Season 4
David Garrigues
Show Intro
5 min
The Ashtanga Practice
Ashtanga
David shares dynamic, precise, and powerful actions that form the foundational building blocks for Surya Namaskar A (Sun Salutations).
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Yama: Sun Salutation A
David Garrigues
Beginner
30 min
The Ashtanga Practice
Ashtanga
David breaks down positions 5 - 8 of Surya Namaskar, sharing efficient, dynamic, and skillful actions and transitions to build personal integrity.
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Niyama: Sun Salutation A
David Garrigues
Beginner
40 min
The Ashtanga Practice
Ashtanga
David guides us through Surya Namaskar A and the beginning sequence of the standing postures, exploring dynamic transitions between each position.
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Asana: Standing Postures
David Garrigues
Beginner
35 min
The Ashtanga Practice
Ashtanga
David shares techniques for accessing Uddiyana Bandha, the flying upward belly lock. We start supine and then move to standing.
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Bandhas: Belly Flying Upward
David Garrigues
Tutorial
10 min
The Ashtanga Practice
Ashtanga
David shares the fourth limb of yoga, Pranayama, or breath control, and guides us through sun salutations, standing and seated postures.
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Pranayama: Standing Postures
David Garrigues
Intermediate
35 min
The Ashtanga Practice
Ashtanga
David shares techniques to help us remember the essence of our breath, and to learn how to skillfully expand our lungs to full capacity.
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Ujjayi: Breathing Power
David Garrigues
Suitable for all
15 min
The Ashtanga Practice
Ashtanga
With the support of a wall and props, David shares safe and effective techniques for approaching Shoulderstand and Headstand.
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Shoulderstand and Headstand
David Garrigues
Tutorial
25 min
The Ashtanga Practice
Ashtanga
David, with the help of Shelly, breaks down Surya Namaskar B. He adds new standing postures and introduces headstand and shoulderstand.
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Pratyahara: Sun Salutation B
David Garrigues
Intermediate
40 min
The Ashtanga Practice
Ashtanga
With attention towards the interior limbs, David, with the help of Shelley, guides us in a practice that helps to hone our concentration and focus.
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Dharana: Standing Postures
David Garrigues
Intermediate
45 min
The Ashtanga Practice
Ashtanga
Inspired by the seventh limb, Dhayana, we hone our intuition and create mind space with this traditional old-school sanskrit count.
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Dhyana: Old School Count
David Garrigues
Intermediate
50 min
The Ashtanga Practice
Ashtanga
A continuous flow that incorporates postures and internal actions in the Ashtanga Primary Series.
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Samadhi: Putting It Together
David Garrigues
Intermediate
60 min
The Ashtanga Practice
Ashtanga

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