Ashtanga Yoga Third Series with Kino MacGregor – Sthira Bhaga: Strength and Grace

The magic of the Ashtanga Yoga system comes from its perfect balance between the two 
opposing forces of Strength and Flexibility. In this DVD Certified Ashtanga Teacher Kino 
MacGregor guides you through the foundational elements of the challenging Third Series. 
Known in Sanskrit as Sthira Bhaga, translated as Strength and Grace, this series involves 
some of the hardest and most intense movements possible. The journey of the Third Series is 
not one to be taken lightly, but is a devotional relationship built over many years of 
practice. The deepest type of strength is a spiritual fortitude that comes from a true 
understanding of the subtle currents of energy in the body and the eternal nature of the 
human soul. This DVD provides three useful tools for everyone. The Introduction explains 
the philosophical basis of the Third Series as well as Ashtanga Yoga. The How to Work 
segment gives helpful tools on the development of core strength, the illusive “bandhas” 
and many key postures of the Third Series. The Practice disc is a flow through the postures 
of Third Series in traditional Vinyasa Sanskrit count. It is not recommended that you 
practice along with the DVD but instead use it as inspiration. When embarking on the yogic 
quest it is crucial to have a teacher as your guide.

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