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Dharma Mittra - Maha Sadhana Level 1
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Product Description Maha Sadhana: The Great Practice presents the jewels of wisdom from Sri Dharma Mittra's more than 50 years of yoga practice an extraordinary life dedicated to self-realization. Maha Sadhana Level I is designed for all able-bodied yoga students, even beginners, and covers asana, pranayama and meditation to create a strong foundation for success on the path of yoga.Highlights from the DVD include: 4 hours of rich, in-depth material covering all limbs of yoga practice Practices suitable for both beginning and experienced students Beginner Asana Practice adjustable from 53 to 64 minutes Intermediate Asana Practice adjustable from 46 to 82 minutes Guided pranayama and meditation practices Spiritual Discourse advice for aspiring yogis Dharma's Asana Workshop tips and tricks for posesBonus: Calling from Afar , a retrospective of Dharma's life set to the music of Krishna Das Review A generous four-hour record of this widely respected teacher's work. This is indeed a great practice. --Yoga JournalYoga master Dharma Mittra offers over 50 years of gems from his practice in [these] beautiful, useful, high-quality DVDs. --LA Yoga MagazineThe richness of information on these DVDs makes them a valuable resource for students at all levels and from all schools of yoga. The best part for me, though, is just watching Dharma practice and hearing him talk. The deep devotion with which he does the asana, pranayama and meditation practices is truly inspiring. And the charming humor, wisdom and love with which he speaks reveal a being who has realized his divine nature and shares it with us here. --Yoga Chicago MagazineYoga master Dharma Mittra offers over 50 years of gems from his practice in [these] beautiful, useful, high-quality DVDs. --LA Yoga MagazineThe richness of information on these DVDs makes them a valuable resource for students at all levels and from all schools of yoga. The best part for me, though, is just watching Dharma practice and hearing him talk. The deep devotion with which he does the asana, pranayama and meditation practices is truly inspiring. And the charming humor, wisdom and love with which he speaks reveal a being who has realized his divine nature and shares it with us here. --Yoga Chicago Magazine
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About the Actor Sri Dharma Mittra started teaching in 1967 after 11 years as a full-time yogi and bramachari a celibate religious student who lives with his teacher and devotes himself to the practice of spiritual disciplines. After being a celebrated teacher for many years at his guru s Ashram, he left in 1975 and founded the Dharma Yoga Center (originally known as the Yoga Asana Center). In 1984 Dharma Mittra completed the Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures and offered it to his Guru Swami Kailashananda and to all Yoga aspirants. He meticulously photographed himself in each posture, then cut and pasted all the pictures by hand, creating this truly one of a kind masterpiece. It hangs in the most prestigious ashrams and yoga centers worldwide as a teaching tool and inspiration for all Yoga students. Dharma is the author of 608 Asanas, published by New World Library, and is featured as the inspiration and model for Yoga Journal's coffee table book Yoga. See more
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K**I
Not for the absolute beginner
I actually don't think any yoga video except Linda Arkin is good for the absolute beginner. If you have NEVER done yoga, please, find a live teacher. Learn some basics so you don't hurt yourself by accident. Then supplement your practice with a video.I initially bought the advanced Dharma Mittra dvd. I have been doing yoga daily for about two years and fancier myself not a beginner. $29 seemed like a lot for video, yet I was encouraged by how much material was covered. After receiving the level 2 video I thought maybe I'm not THAT advanced lol. I did watch the section with tips and instruction and that was enough for me to want to buy the level 1. This man is a lovely teacher. It is encouraging to think there are yogis out there older AND stronger than me!This is my new favorite workout. I like that he holds poses for three to five breaths. The sequencing makes my body feel good, strong, stretched out, lithe and flexible when I am done. I am close to 50 years old. I also liked that there were many choices, it's not just one workout. You can chose from two different sequences and make them longer or shorter. IF you are used to bells and whistles, this video is pretty sparse. It's one guy doing the sequence while he voice over explains the moves. This will not bother you if you are on the floor DOING the sequence, as you will not even be looking at the screen. The background music is ambient drumming.Be aware of: early on in the beginner sequence there is a shoulder stand. Not much prep, you just roll right into it. If you have not achieved full confidence in your shoulder stand PLEASE learn how at a studio before you try this at home. Second, if you practice shoulder stand ONLY with blankets and props, this dvd won't work for you because the shoulder stand is in the middle of a sequence. You roll in and out of it three times. You would get annoyed if you had to turn off and on the player while you got your props out of the way.
L**I
Helpful instruction from a true master
Disclaimer: I took a few classes with Dharma Mittra several years ago, and I was impressed by his knowledge, his ability to teach, the fact that he's in better shape than most people half his age, and above all by his authenticity. This guy is the real deal. Although he is a great hatha yogi, he always underscores, like Iyengar, that asana practice is but one limb of a greater whole. Nevertheless, it's pretty to look at it and it made him famous and this DVD offers excellent instruction. It is his Level 1 DVD but I think if you have no experience with hatha yoga, it will be difficult to follow the moving poses like the sun salutations. I view this more as an aid to practice for someone with some classes under his or her belt who wants to develop a home practice away from the studio. There are different lengths or practices depending on your schedule along with a basic pranayama practice, guided relaxation, and a great lesson in concentration using trataka, gazing (in this case at a candle flame). I have maybe ten or fifteen yoga DVDs and this and the Level 2 are among my favorites. Also, unlike most of the DVDs I've seen, Dharma Mittra emphasizes the inner focus during the poses. The guy's a national treasure in Yogaland and this is a really wonderful DVD.
D**D
Not a gym yoga workout
If you are looking for a sweaty, pulse-pounding yoga-inspired workout--well, look somewhere else. This practice is repetitive (i.e., not for the easily bored), meditative, and truer to the spirit of yoga than, say, a Bikram-based workout. The instruction is low-key, and presumes some basic knowledge of asanas. The savasana is wonderfully relaxing, and at none minutes, far better than the two or three minutes that often round out a DVD or digital practice,
F**S
A true and earnest yogi, but . . .
Dharma Mittra has an engaging manner, and is a serious (and, of course, highly esteemed) yogi. In the practices I've done so far, though, there's too much repetition for me . . . and I'm not, by any stretch, a practitioner (or teacher) who needs variety. I felt, too, that more focus on alignment, and on coming into and out of postures, would have made the repetition more useful. He provides a physically challenging yoga class--at least, from the intermediate level up--and it's clear that he brings sadhana to his practice. As is often true with DVD instruction, though, the sadhana doesn't translate as well as it could. My guess would be that taking one of his classes, in his presence, would be wonderful.
P**Z
Real help for Beginners
I have seen Dharma Mittra excelent asana performing in other videos or shows. First I felt a Little disappointed because I was looking for hints on advances postures. Then I recalled it is a Level 1 video. Dharma Mittra really teaches a level 1 routine. It is very, very useful for people starting on yoga, specialy if they are over 40 years. He shows the real adjustments needed for stiff columns and stiff legs. All yoga teachers play with their ego showing how flexibles they are. I know Dharma Mittra is quite flexible and an awesome yogi, but this video is focused on a real level 1 routine. Younger teachers should learn from this no ego teacher.
D**E
Complete introduction to yoga, suitable for the beginner, but offers much to the experienced as well.
Highest recommendations! Complete introduction to yoga, including poses, breathing, meditation, recommendations for diet, and more - not just for beginners! Since it's so well rounded those who consider themselves intermediate or advanced will also find much here. I started doing yoga in the 80s, have taken courses from many different instructors, and have many yoga dvds and books, and this would easily make my top 3. I wish I'd found Sri Dharma Mittra years ago!
W**R
Very Slow Practice, Beginning level, misleading review
I bought it because the review said it is also for experienced student. Though I have just started regular yoga practice for six months, I found it is very slow paced, postures are for beginning level even though in the menu it is intermediate level. It is said having a 4 hour practice, but many of the options are identical, only longer or varied a little. Also, I did not find the teacher is very helpful in the cue, he just explain the pose like that : bring you left foot forward to a square launch,.. but never remind you what part to take attention and did not mention breath at all..I think I have wasted my money for this.
A**R
Good but a little rushed!
This is OK and Dharma Mittra appears knowledgeable and experienced. As a teacher of Yoga I thought I would purchase a DVD (and this one was recommended) for inspiration. Well put together but my only quip is the sequences are quite rushed due to Mr. Mittra packing too much in. If he had cut out 3 or 4 postures per sequence it would have been much better as then the practitioner gets to spend some time and is able to experience the postures during and after. Also there is guidance and Dhama answers common questions in a satsang. This was quite heartening to listen to but some of his answers to some common questions are fairly shallow. I also purchased DVD 2 but have not watched or followed this as yet....I expect it will be similar yet a little more in depth or advanced.Summary - I have seen and experienced better but once the sequences have been learned one can practice without the DVD and take a bit more time on the postures.
J**I
Habe mir etwas exaktere Anweisungen gewünscht
Dharma Mittra praktiziert den traditionellen Hatha Yoga im Sivananda Stil. Zwei kleine Zwischenübungen im Kundalini Yoga Stil mit Feueratem, der aber nicht erklärt wird. Der Übungsteil für die Mittelstufe bindet weitere Positionen ins Sonnengebet mit ein. Dieser Flow ist sehr schön, allerdings wird bei den Wiederholungen immer wieder der gleiche Filmausschnitt wiederholt. Für den Preis dieser DVD erwartet man etwas mehr Variation bzw. exaktere Anweisungen, um die Asanas unterstützt und korrekt auszuführen.
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Sri Dharma Mittra started teaching in 1967 after 11 years as a full-time yogi and bramachari a celibate religious student who lives with his teacher and devotes himself to the practice of spiritual disciplines. After being a celebrated teacher for many years at his guru s Ashram, he left in 1975 and founded the Dharma Yoga Center (originally known as the Yoga Asana Center).
In 1984 Dharma Mittra completed the Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures and offered it to his Guru Swami Kailashananda and to all Yoga aspirants. He meticulously photographed himself in each posture, then cut and pasted all the pictures by hand, creating this truly one of a kind masterpiece. It hangs in the most prestigious ashrams and yoga centers worldwide as a teaching tool and inspiration for all Yoga students. Dharma is the author of 608 Asanas, published by New World Library, and is featured as the inspiration and model for Yoga Journal's coffee table book Yoga.
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I have been doing yoga daily for about two years and fancier myself not a beginner. $29 seemed like a lot for video, yet I was encouraged by how much material was covered. After receiving the level 2 video I thought maybe I'm not THAT advanced lol. I did watch the section with tips and instruction and that was enough for me to want to buy the level 1. This man is a lovely teacher. It is encouraging to think there are yogis out there older AND stronger than me!This is my new favorite workout. I like that he holds poses for three to five breaths. The sequencing makes my body feel good, strong, stretched out, lithe and flexible when I am done. I am close to 50 years old. I also liked that there were many choices, it's not just one workout. You can chose from two different sequences and make them longer or shorter. IF you are used to bells and whistles, this video is pretty sparse. It's one guy doing the sequence while he voice over explains the moves. This will not bother you if you are on the floor DOING the sequence, as you will not even be looking at the screen. The background music is ambient drumming.Be aware of: early on in the beginner sequence there is a shoulder stand. Not much prep, you just roll right into it. If you have not achieved full confidence in your shoulder stand PLEASE learn how at a studio before you try this at home. Second, if you practice shoulder stand ONLY with blankets and props, this dvd won't work for you because the shoulder stand is in the middle of a sequence. You roll in and out of it three times. 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It is his Level 1 DVD but I think if you have no experience with hatha yoga, it will be difficult to follow the moving poses like the sun salutations. I view this more as an aid to practice for someone with some classes under his or her belt who wants to develop a home practice away from the studio. There are different lengths or practices depending on your schedule along with a basic pranayama practice, guided relaxation, and a great lesson in concentration using trataka, gazing (in this case at a candle flame). I have maybe ten or fifteen yoga DVDs and this and the Level 2 are among my favorites. Also, unlike most of the DVDs I've seen, Dharma Mittra emphasizes the inner focus during the poses. The guy's a national treasure in Yogaland and this is a really wonderful DVD."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"4.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"D***D"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2020","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Not a gym yoga workout\n \n","reviewBody":"If you are looking for a sweaty, pulse-pounding yoga-inspired workout--well, look somewhere else. This practice is repetitive (i.e., not for the easily bored), meditative, and truer to the spirit of yoga than, say, a Bikram-based workout. The instruction is low-key, and presumes some basic knowledge of asanas. The savasana is wonderfully relaxing, and at none minutes, far better than the two or three minutes that often round out a DVD or digital practice,"},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"3.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"F***S"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2008","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n A true and earnest yogi, but . . .\n \n","reviewBody":"Dharma Mittra has an engaging manner, and is a serious (and, of course, highly esteemed) yogi. In the practices I've done so far, though, there's too much repetition for me . . . and I'm not, by any stretch, a practitioner (or teacher) who needs variety. I felt, too, that more focus on alignment, and on coming into and out of postures, would have made the repetition more useful. He provides a physically challenging yoga class--at least, from the intermediate level up--and it's clear that he brings sadhana to his practice. As is often true with DVD instruction, though, the sadhana doesn't translate as well as it could. My guess would be that taking one of his classes, in his presence, would be wonderful."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"P***Z"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2007","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Real help for Beginners\n \n","reviewBody":"I have seen Dharma Mittra excelent asana performing in other videos or shows. First I felt a Little disappointed because I was looking for hints on advances postures. Then I recalled it is a Level 1 video. Dharma Mittra really teaches a level 1 routine. It is very, very useful for people starting on yoga, specialy if they are over 40 years. He shows the real adjustments needed for stiff columns and stiff legs. All yoga teachers play with their ego showing how flexibles they are. I know Dharma Mittra is quite flexible and an awesome yogi, but this video is focused on a real level 1 routine. Younger teachers should learn from this no ego teacher."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"D***E"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2017","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Complete introduction to yoga, suitable for the beginner, but offers much to the experienced as well.\n \n","reviewBody":"Highest recommendations! Complete introduction to yoga, including poses, breathing, meditation, recommendations for diet, and more - not just for beginners! Since it's so well rounded those who consider themselves intermediate or advanced will also find much here. I started doing yoga in the 80s, have taken courses from many different instructors, and have many yoga dvds and books, and this would easily make my top 3. I wish I'd found Sri Dharma Mittra years ago!"},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"1.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"W***R"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2006","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Very Slow Practice, Beginning level, misleading review\n \n","reviewBody":"I bought it because the review said it is also for experienced student. Though I have just started regular yoga practice for six months, I found it is very slow paced, postures are for beginning level even though in the menu it is intermediate level. It is said having a 4 hour practice, but many of the options are identical, only longer or varied a little. Also, I did not find the teacher is very helpful in the cue, he just explain the pose like that : bring you left foot forward to a square launch,.. but never remind you what part to take attention and did not mention breath at all..I think I have wasted my money for this."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"3.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"A***R"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2016","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Good but a little rushed!\n \n","reviewBody":"This is OK and Dharma Mittra appears knowledgeable and experienced. As a teacher of Yoga I thought I would purchase a DVD (and this one was recommended) for inspiration. Well put together but my only quip is the sequences are quite rushed due to Mr. Mittra packing too much in. If he had cut out 3 or 4 postures per sequence it would have been much better as then the practitioner gets to spend some time and is able to experience the postures during and after. Also there is guidance and Dhama answers common questions in a satsang. This was quite heartening to listen to but some of his answers to some common questions are fairly shallow. I also purchased DVD 2 but have not watched or followed this as yet....I expect it will be similar yet a little more in depth or advanced.Summary - I have seen and experienced better but once the sequences have been learned one can practice without the DVD and take a bit more time on the postures."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"J***I"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in Germany on September 19, 2013","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Habe mir etwas exaktere Anweisungen gewünscht\n \n \n","reviewBody":"Dharma Mittra praktiziert den traditionellen Hatha Yoga im Sivananda Stil. Zwei kleine Zwischenübungen im Kundalini Yoga Stil mit Feueratem, der aber nicht erklärt wird. Der Übungsteil für die Mittelstufe bindet weitere Positionen ins Sonnengebet mit ein. Dieser Flow ist sehr schön, allerdings wird bei den Wiederholungen immer wieder der gleiche Filmausschnitt wiederholt. Für den Preis dieser DVD erwartet man etwas mehr Variation bzw. exaktere Anweisungen, um die Asanas unterstützt und korrekt auszuführen."}],"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":3.888888888888889,"bestRating":5,"ratingCount":9}}
