Which Books and DVDs Are Worth It?
As a yoga teacher and studio owner, I am often asked for recommendations in yoga books and DVDs. My goal is to share with you some titles that have had the most positive influence on me as an instructor and I was developing my own method of yoga, Functional Yoga Instruction.
My Go To DVDs...
This is the first DVD I recommend to anyone who asks. After the first 10 minutes or so, you will see that Barbara Benagh's influence runs deep with me. To my mind hers was the first DVD where slow and controlled movements were the centerpiece of the practice.
Jill Miller is definitely one of my go to yoga people. She is able to put it all together: Yoga, Massage Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, you name it. My goal as a yoga teacher is to heal the human body. Ms. Miller is definitely on the same path.
Everyone should have a Gary Kraftsow DVD in their collection. Period.
ADDENDUM (05/08/13): I received some feedback concerning my "go to" list and was encouraged to add another title...
Functional Yoga Instruction DVD
This is two DVDs in one. Part one is taking the lead in yoga instruction. You will learn how to perform essential yoga postures correctly. Part two is applying your new technology in the context of a led yoga class. Get ahead of the game with Functional Yoga Instruction.
These FOUR recommendations, alone, are enough to transform anyone's yoga practice. Click on the links. Invest in your yoga practice. Let me know what you think.
I'll share some book titles in the next post.
All the best, Brian
