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Ashtanga Yoga from
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Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series with R. Sharath was filmed in
New York City during Pattabhi Jois's 2002 world tour. Our
mission was to convey the essence of Pattabhi Jois's
Ashtanga Yoga: continuous movement, dispassionate action,
performed with focus, agility and strength. Sharath has been
instructed in the practice and teaching of Ashtanga Yoga by
Pattabhi Jois (his grandfather) for most of his life. What
better place is there to learn, than from the source of
Ashtanga Yoga?
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What you will see in this DVD
is a continuously filmed, three camera shoot, done with a
minimum number of edits. We have added a few extra shots,
such as an overhead angle, and a few close-ups to present a
complete picture of the practice. Three digital camcorders
were used in the film sequences, and a digital camera for
the stills. You can see all three cameras angles in the
'split scene' sequences. The colors are rich and beautiful.
The DVD is designed as a led class; Sharath calls out the
practice in a voice over track as he demonstrates,
uninterruptedly, the primary series on screen. The DVD menu
design allows you to skip to individual asanas, or to play
the whole practice. The subtitle track lists the asana
names. This DVD will prove to be an important reference work
that one can return to again and again when questions arise
about specifics of the Primary Series.
Produced and Edited by Dominic Corigliano
Set Direction Caroline Laskow and Mary Wigmore
Cinematography Ku-Ling
Graphic Art Design Saskia Vidler
For more information and for
purchasing the dvd, visit
www.ashtangaproductions.com |
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Ashtanga,
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On
September 1, 2001 Guruji traveled to New York City with
his family to teach a one-month workshop. Ashtanga
students from all over the world gathered in lower
Manhattan to attend his classes. Since
Guruji and his family arrived ten days before, they
experienced September 11 as New Yorkers and were as
horrified as anyone else.
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rather than freeze in the face of tragedy, Guruji
continued teaching. Though much more subdued, his demeanor
and practices took on heightened importance in the days
after the attacks, bringing calm to his followers in a
trying time.
Ashtanga,
NY
is an inspirational film that documents a poignant period
in many New Yorkers' lives. The directors balance Ashtanga yoga's spiritual
significance with its effect on the busy lives of New
Yorkers and remind us that yoga is not just an aerobics
trend, it is a spiritual experience intended to bring
solace to the mind and soul as much as to the body.
For
more information and future screenings, visit www.ashtangafilm.com
documentary trailer
Ashtanga,
NY has an official
DVD distributor for the US an English-speaking
Canada - First Run Features. So, if you live in North
America and would like to order a DVD (with extra footage
not included in the festival cut), please contact First
Run (firstrunfeatures.com), Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble
online (barnesandnoble.com).
If you live
outside the US/English-speaking Canada, please send an
email to ashtangafilm@hotmail.com
and we can advise on obtaining a DVD internationally. |
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