Pranamaya - Introduction to Universal Yoga with Andrey Lappa (2005)

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Andrey Lappa is one of the most influential yoga masters of the post-Soviet countries. After many years of exploration into the most esoteric and challenging practices of yoga, Andrey developed the incomparably powerful and effective Universal Yoga, a comprehensive approach to spiritual evolution. Andrey has created a 2-hour asana sequence specifically for this project, and after practicing with him you'll understand why the Universal Yoga system is one of the most comprehensive and balanced approaches to yoga ever conceived. In addition to the special asana practice, Andrey will guide you through pranayamas, rasas and meditation. The other half of this unique DVD is a compilation of lecture highlights taken from Andrey's 10-day Level 1 Teacher Training program.

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Some of the lecture topics include: Universal Yoga as an all-encompassing system of yoga practices; The universal scheme of Asanas and Vinyasas; The universal scheme of Pranayamas; Use of Bandhas, Mudras and Drishtis to improve concentration and circulation of energy; Methods of controlling and purifying Maya Koshas, or shells of human experience; Yamas and Niyamas: universal codes of conduct and self-purification through discipline; The activation and control of Kundalini energy; Development and purposeful, appropriate use of Siddhis, or spiritual abilities; Power of the Spirit.
We commissioned 2 hours of original music specifically for this practice from a wonderful local composer. There's an option on the DVD to play the asana sequence with music only if you'd like to enjoy it by itself for practice or meditation.

Production land: USA
Run time: ~ 238 min