1 Hour Ashtanga Yoga (intro class)

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  • Опубліковано 19 лип 2014
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    Yoga with Lesley Fightmaster I had many requests for this class. Thank you to Dimple Patel, Heidi James, Emma-Lee Durrant, Anusha Yadav and Ree Lestaree. :-)
    Here is the opening chant:
    Om
    Vande Gurunam Charanaravinde
    Sandarshita Svatma Sukava Bodhe
    Nih Sreyase Jangalikayamane
    Samsara Halahala Mohashantyai
    Abahu Purushakaram
    Shankhacakrsi Dharinam
    Sahasra Sirasam Svetam
    Pranamami Patanjalim
    Om
    Translation
    om
    I bow to the lotus feet of the Supreme Guru
    which awaken insight into the happiness of pure Being,
    which are the refuge, the jungle physician,
    which eliminate the delusion caused by the poisonous herb of Samsara (conditioned existence).
    I prostrate before the sage Patanjali
    who has thousands of radiant, white heads (as the divine serpent, Ananta)
    and who has, as far as his arms, assumed the form of a man
    holding a conch shell (divine sound), a wheel (discus of light or infinite time) and a sword (discrimination).
    om
    I hope you enjoy this practice! As always, listen to your body...it speaks to you in sensations. Your practice is your teacher. Stop if you experience pain and push the pause button to rest. Thank you for your loving support and donations! xoxoxoxo, Lesley
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    Ashtanga Yoga one hour intro class.
    This class was requested by several people including Dimple Patel, Heidi James, Emma-Lee Durrant, Anusha Yadav, and Ree Lestaree. Thank you so much for requesting this class.
    This sequence includes about 2/3's of the full primary series of Ashtanga. Even though it is considered an intro class, this class is still challenging and beginners may want to start with a beginner sequence first.
    If you have some experience with yoga, this is a wonderful class. There isn't much alignment instruction in the traditional Ashtanga tradition. If you are interested in making sure your alignment is correct, please visit some tutorials or other classes that focus on poses you're interested in learning more in depth.
    This practice is focused on linking breath with movement. As my teacher Diana Christianson says, "every movement has a breath" and, "this is a breath practice." She learned to teach this method directly from the creator of this practice, Shri K. Pattahbi Jois (July 26, 1915 - May 18, 2009). Diana studied with Guruji at the Ashtanga Yoga School in Mysore.
    For more information about this practice, I recommend reading "Yoga Mala: The Original Teachings of Ashtanga Yoga Master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois" Thank you so much for watching and sharing these videos! We really appreciate all of your support. Namaste and lots of love, Lesley
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  • @yes-gm5ts
    @yes-gm5ts Рік тому +26

    I stumbled upon this video randomly searching for beginner Ashtanga, hoping to get back into practice after many years away. Cued it up, and dove straight into it. Struggled a bit, sweated, but kept breathing, and by the time I was at Shavasana I felt a calming ease that I had not felt in a long time.
    I am now in tears reading the comments. Rest in peace, Leslie. Thank you for your gift, your legacy lives on. Namaste.

  • @stephaniebazoct
    @stephaniebazoct 2 роки тому +93

    I've been watching for this video for so long !!! Maybe a 1000 times ! Thank you Lesley, I still can't believe you are gone. I will continue practice because you are the one who inspired me from the beggining. This is my way of honoring your memory.

  • @KaraCamilleDelonas
    @KaraCamilleDelonas 3 роки тому +67

    Rest In Peace Lesly. You’ve changed so many lives

    • @rhaenyratargaryen4394
      @rhaenyratargaryen4394 3 роки тому +2

      What??? She died?!

    • @liamchristian2661
      @liamchristian2661 2 роки тому

      you prolly dont care at all but does someone know a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
      I was stupid forgot the login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me

    • @hassangideon1915
      @hassangideon1915 2 роки тому

      @Liam Christian instablaster =)

    • @liamchristian2661
      @liamchristian2661 2 роки тому

      @Hassan Gideon I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im in the hacking process atm.
      I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

    • @liamchristian2661
      @liamchristian2661 2 роки тому +1

      @Hassan Gideon It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
      Thank you so much you saved my ass :D

  • @donkeykong5384
    @donkeykong5384 8 років тому +321

    I've been doing this ashtanga yoga for a month. At least 5 times a week. I can truly say that happiness comes from within. There is no outside factors you need to chase to make yourself cheerful. If your body is happy your mind is happy your spirit is happy.

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  8 років тому +13

      +Space Man thank you so much! Yes, you're so right....happiness is an "inside job!" :-)

    • @Saltkiing
      @Saltkiing 6 років тому +4

      This is very positive I really needed to read this. I have depression and just started doing yoga. I’ve always been drawn to it. Since I started doing it this week I do feel a little better and was hoping it wasn’t just in my mind. Do you recommend any specific yoga for weight-loss / depression? ❤️thank you

    • @AlisonWonderland999
      @AlisonWonderland999 6 років тому +3

      Erin, hope you're continuing to feel the benefits. Check out Yoga with Adriene, too, as she has some specific playlists for this sort of thing.

    • @Brancaalice
      @Brancaalice 5 років тому +3

      Erin, this very ashtanga yoga make you lose weight and tone your body, keeep doing and see the result.

    • @shivangigupta3651
      @shivangigupta3651 5 років тому

      Does it help.in toning body..waist I.mean

  • @jassminejames210
    @jassminejames210 4 місяці тому +4

    I always come back to Lesley and I miss her dearly I've never met her but she has been such a support system in my darkest days I hope that you're teaching the angels yoga

  • @allinone-qz2gi
    @allinone-qz2gi 4 роки тому +37

    I appreciate when people try to stay as close to the original art form as possible, like using the correct vocabulary, even if it's in another language. So, thank you for that.

  • @YogawithJoy
    @YogawithJoy 3 роки тому +66

    This video supported me through really learning most of the Ashtanga Primary Series. Today I found out the news of your passing. So saddened by this. Deep peace to you, Lesley 🙏💛🌾

    • @sophiajordan7118
      @sophiajordan7118 3 роки тому +2

      very sad indeed maybe it was a suicide ....rip

    • @miriamcamboni157
      @miriamcamboni157 3 роки тому +2

      It's sad.I didn't know😔.

    • @cherylwilliams4793
      @cherylwilliams4793 2 роки тому +1

      This is so heartbreaking!! I just finished this first class with her and was thinking what a beautiful person she is. May she rest in peace. Her love and gifts here live on :'(

    • @Shyamazha
      @Shyamazha 2 роки тому +1

      @@sophiajordan7118 how do you make a comment like that? It maybe due to illness, or an accident or maybe something to do with health. Why do you think and conclude maybe suicide? It’s sad to know she was lost at young age.

    • @ronijoy2
      @ronijoy2 2 роки тому +3

      @@Shyamazha I
      agreed. There has been much contemplation about the cause of Lesley's passing but the family is very determined to keep it private. I think we should respect that and leave speculation aside. She is gone and she is terribly missed. Her video classes are a treasure she left for all of us. Let us express out deepest gratitude for that and send peace and love up to her soul on high. That's all there is left to do.

  • @jolie840303
    @jolie840303 11 місяців тому +6

    after a long time now and with some sadness too, I did my first Asthanga Class again with you,Lesley. Your classes will forever help me, doing my Yoga practice at home. Rest in Peace

  • @gabbysalmeron4074
    @gabbysalmeron4074 Рік тому +10

    Rest in Power! I always go back to this when I can’t make a class or need to do some recovery. Thank you ❤✨

  • @mollymcnallyroberts
    @mollymcnallyroberts Рік тому +9

    I've been practicing your 30-minute ashtanga for the past couple of months and have built up the strength to move up to this 1 hour class. Thank you for keeping this channel going.

  • @sharmapreeti28
    @sharmapreeti28 3 роки тому +13

    RIP Yogini 🙏🏻🙏🏻
    You will be missed deeply ❤️

  • @AT-bt2co
    @AT-bt2co 9 місяців тому +3

    I just completed this wonderful practice today. Thank you so much Leslie for this offering and your contribution to the world. You were and still are an amazing healer. May you rest easy, beautiful soul. Namaste.

  • @theminimalistninja
    @theminimalistninja 8 років тому +91

    I've been practicing ashtanga yoga for years doing classes, now I want to incorporate it into my morning routine. I woke up at 6AM and this routine gives me life. thank you so much for posting this!

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  8 років тому +3

      +The Minimalist Ninja wonderful! So glad this is helpful to your practice! :)

  • @Piratadebar
    @Piratadebar 4 роки тому +63

    Thank you. Now that we’re isolated due to Coronavirus, this video is really helpful to continue with my practice. Namaste!

  • @TheCodus218naomi
    @TheCodus218naomi 3 роки тому +2

    My no.1 COVID-19 lock-down routine. Thank you so much!

  • @sarahgolzari
    @sarahgolzari 6 років тому +4

    As a classical ballet dancer, yoga has always been very challenging. Ballet is all about holding tension in the body to appear light and lifted, whereas yoga focuses on breathing through poses and allowing gravity to hold you. I always disliked yoga because it was so different from how my ballet body has been trained to move, but I really am learning to love this practice. Ashtanga is so centering, both in the mind and body.

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  6 років тому +1

      So nice that you're receiving some yoga benefits :)

  • @sulkygrrl
    @sulkygrrl 8 років тому +7

    This class was pretty challenging - had to rest at some parts - but even then I felt so energized and at peace at the end of it. Thank you!

  • @ameliakennedy7467
    @ameliakennedy7467 3 роки тому +5

    This has been my go-to practice video since CV19 started. Just counted, I have done it 49 times. Thank you!

  • @harmonyharris777
    @harmonyharris777 3 роки тому +2

    I have been watching this video for 6 years. Today was the 1st practice after a 30 Day Water Fast. This practice made me cry with so much gratitude. Thank you for creating this as it has transformed my life forever. Thank you. 🙏

  • @VipinNagpal1
    @VipinNagpal1 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Lesley. You are alive in our hearts.

  • @annemon182
    @annemon182 9 років тому +21

    I love your class I am a beginner yogi and have been doing your class 6 days a week for 3 months, I have noticed a change in my flexibility, strength and calmness thank you so much!

  • @JuiceTeaBeans
    @JuiceTeaBeans 4 роки тому +6

    Just started practicing Ashtanga form of yoga, and it is awesome. Thank you for this free class. I still cannot do the entire sequence all the way through, but I know it will come with time, patience, and practice.

  • @andj6861
    @andj6861 5 днів тому

    Thank you Leslie. Much love to you in the universe. Love to your family also

  • @glennballesteros3558
    @glennballesteros3558 5 років тому +2

    Been doing this for almost a month and I can definitely feel the improvements in my over all physical extension. Thank you so much

  • @katMFpugs
    @katMFpugs 7 років тому +4

    So energizing and challenging. Thank you Lesley - from one heart to another

  • @masimamangenot2419
    @masimamangenot2419 7 років тому +3

    Thank you, Leslie! This is amazing intro to Ashtanga. I loved it!

  • @saracarlsson7540
    @saracarlsson7540 8 років тому +2

    Lesley I just want you to know how much I appreciate your videos. Ashtanga can seem very unattainable for beginners but you make it very accessible. Thank you so much you are a great teacher.

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  8 років тому

      +Sara Carlsson I'm so happy that you like the classes! I appreciate your message! xx

  • @purpleamaru
    @purpleamaru 4 роки тому +2

    so nice to do this one again after so many yrs. this class is perfection. love the simplicticty and disciplined style.

  • @suzanneeustace2055
    @suzanneeustace2055 9 років тому +24

    I keep practicing this session - and I really love your attitude, and guidance. My body is returning to this form of yoga after nearly 10 years, and I am really enjoying the journey. I love the odd little giggles during the commentary, it reminds me to smile during the practice. I struggle with the breathing, but I know it will come in time. Thank you again Lesley - Suzie

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  9 років тому +5

      suzanne eustace Thank you so much for your lovely message! I'm glad you're enjoying the Ashtanga practice. I'm also glad that you like my little giggles! I was always taught to remember the joy of our practice and I'm glad that you feel it too! :-)

  • @caroldurand6803
    @caroldurand6803 9 років тому +22

    Love your voice and gentle manner. It's encouraging me to venture back to ashtanga...:-)

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  9 років тому +1

      carol durand Thank you Carol! Welcome back to your Ashtanga practice! :-) xx

  • @louisegonzaga8221
    @louisegonzaga8221 7 років тому +2

    I'm going to come back to this again and again! Very complete and I feel amazing! Namaste Lesley-ji!

  • @michelewillingham9060
    @michelewillingham9060 Рік тому +1

    I have to say that I have not been able to watch Lesley's video until today. I adored her work and she for sure was/is the most sincere and devoted Yoga teachers. Her voice and ease with the practice is a gift. I am saddened but glad to engage with her guidance again. Mt heartfelt prayer to her family as she was such a force of nature. namaste

  • @sanktham
    @sanktham 8 років тому +10

    this was fun! my favorite part is going from cobra to downward facing dog! i can feel a nice stretch

  • @Toniaslee
    @Toniaslee 8 років тому +8

    Dude, every time I practice 'with you' you school me a little bit more. Thank you so much. With love from Uk Namaste :D

  • @lisas_online
    @lisas_online 3 роки тому +1

    One the greatest of all times especially here on UA-cam. You are deeply missed and loved.

  • @joycerush3041
    @joycerush3041 4 роки тому +2

    Just finished this class and love it! Thankful to have this especially now that my gym is closed.thank you!

  • @pattheticc
    @pattheticc 3 роки тому +4

    This video will never be the same..

  • @shybettigurl
    @shybettigurl 9 років тому +8

    Intense practice! But very relaxing. Kind of fast for me right now, but I will come back and work on my speed. It made me fall asleep. I am barely getting back into yoga as a regular practice so I appreciate your practice. Thank you!

    • @chloeayers4087
      @chloeayers4087 2 роки тому

      I know your comment was 6 years ago but I thought to mention that you can slow down the speed of the video.

  • @orittopaz8067
    @orittopaz8067 Рік тому +1

    Perfect; I play it over and over again- so peaceful. Lesley is and will stay with me as long as I live

  • @Pythia77
    @Pythia77 8 років тому +1

    MORE ASHTANGA! This is the second time I do this class and I absolutely adore it! One hour long classes are the best, also cannot get enough of Ashtanga!

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  8 років тому

      +Pythia77 thank you!!!! Did you see the whole first series? Here is the link if you want to try it: ua-cam.com/video/qJzfZ6w0s4g/v-deo.html :-)

  • @roji8783
    @roji8783 9 років тому +3

    Lesley, this is an amazing class. I'm new to ashtanga and this is my 2nd week practicing with your video. The first week was interesting considering how awkward some of my poses were as I've never performed them before. 2nd week in and already I'm seeing such a huge difference. I hope to be as strong as you in the future. Thanks again!

  • @mes12mes
    @mes12mes 9 років тому +3

    Lesley, you're amazing and incredibly strong! Thank you for this video, it reminds me that I am a perpetual student.

  • @alinad2928
    @alinad2928 3 роки тому

    Bless you. Namaste and thank you for the light you shone on so many people. I was sad to watch your videos for a while. They pulled me out of so many dark days for so many years. May your light shine forever.

  • @kimakaze07
    @kimakaze07 7 років тому +1

    This was exactly as I learned it with my favorite yoga instructor in high school. Thank you so much for posting this!

  • @TrippyLiberty
    @TrippyLiberty 8 років тому +10

    as a lean, 200 lb former athlete who's mostly stuck to resistance training for the past couple of years (never yoga), this class is humbling. I like it.

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  8 років тому +1

      +Kennedy Otieno I'm so glad you liked it! Yes, there are things that are very different about yoga....however, I doubt that I could do the things that you can do! :-)

    • @TrippyLiberty
      @TrippyLiberty 8 років тому +3

      +Fightmaster Yoga As I go through your class & muscle fatigue starts to set in, I find myself having to either pause the video or resort to straying away from your breath count (I'm usually able to keep up if I cheat & let my breathing rate increase). Which of these 2 methods would you say is better?

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  8 років тому +1

      +Kennedy Otieno I think it's best to focus on the breath. :-)

    • @DariaOrionova
      @DariaOrionova 8 років тому +1

      +Ken Otieno Happens to me too, all of a sudden it's a new pose and I find myself taking a quick breath in and change, because I forget myself. :D My method is either pausing or just doing it slowly until I finish the pose at my pace, and then 'rewinding' the video. You do interrupt yourself, but I think it's ok if you';re still learning.

    • @dakotahalix6431
      @dakotahalix6431 6 років тому

      i literally came here to say the same thing. very humbling and motivating

  • @vandahajkova1729
    @vandahajkova1729 Рік тому +3

    2023 still doing this awesome practice with Lesley ❤

  • @magicworld9943
    @magicworld9943 3 роки тому

    My dear Lesley you was my favourite yoga teacher. I cant belive that You are not with us. My everyday starts with You and with yours trainings. Deep peace to you, Lesley. Love You

  • @lenafrank4855
    @lenafrank4855 7 років тому +2

    I absolutely loved this! You're the reason why I keep coming back to my practice. Thank you!

  • @kikiawake4767
    @kikiawake4767 5 років тому +6

    This practice feels sooo good. Thank you so much. Your voice is so meditating me during practice.Beautiful.

  • @goofyguy131
    @goofyguy131 8 років тому +7

    first ashtanga experience. I Lovvvved it! Thanks!

  • @ureffingay
    @ureffingay 7 років тому

    I did Ashtanga many years ago and fell out of practice. I am glad to have found it again. I have been practicing everyday for the past week and I hope to continue doing it and graduate to the 1.5 hr Primary Series!

  • @jade7587
    @jade7587 5 років тому

    I've followed this class 5 times over two weeks & tonight I got my heels to the floor during downward dog 🙌 Thank you so much for posting this. I'll be watching it daily ♥️

  • @erinturner5265
    @erinturner5265 6 років тому +3

    This is a perfect video for a daily before-work Ashtanga practice. Love it!

  •  8 років тому +3

    I did this again this morning. I LOVE this practice, I love this lesson, it was soo perfect! Thank you so much Lesley! :) :) :)

    •  8 років тому

      I cannot get enough of this class... :)

  • @insideoutlaw
    @insideoutlaw 7 років тому +1

    After practicing the full 1.5 hour first series for some time, I realized that I was sitting still for much of it because I have yet to achieve inversions and several of the later posture. This video is pretty much perfect for where I'm at and still very challenging. It's so cool that you're just putting this stuff on youtube for the people :)

  • @annaparis2775
    @annaparis2775 5 років тому +2

    I absolutely love your classes, every time I have done one I find a new favorite. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @unitivecounselingservices
    @unitivecounselingservices 5 років тому +4

    I've been practicing with you for a while and now I'm into your ashtanga series! I can't believe what a yogi I am now! haha! Love love you! Thank you for helping me love yoga!

  • @yulitabong
    @yulitabong 7 років тому +3

    thank you so much for sharing your yoga. I love your guidance and it helps me understand more about the sequence and the movement :)

  • @33Jenesis
    @33Jenesis Рік тому +1

    Lesley you live forever in these videos.

  • @jennifferdavis7942
    @jennifferdavis7942 7 років тому +1

    loved this class! I made it through strong the first 40 minutes and took many breaks to finish it.Thanks again for teaching!!

  • @Fightmasteryoga
    @Fightmasteryoga  9 років тому +13

    +Karuna Poorun Thank you so much! The mat is from Liforme and there website is liforme.com. :-)

  • @michaelrichmond8320
    @michaelrichmond8320 6 років тому +4

    Wooooo really loving Ashtanga! Getting that jump through!! Good stuff. I want to get good at this! :)

  • @Malaima
    @Malaima 5 років тому +1

    Absolute Love. It's been almost 2 years since this video changed my life, and 2 years in which my life has changed in so many ways, and it is only the beginning. Yet, when I come back to it, it is the form of yoga that leaves me feeling the best of all, the best sensation of wholeness, completeness, as if all that I needed was here, in this practice. Both my body, and my mind, who is washed out. Thank you Lesley for the best yoga class ever.

  • @BlakeBarnes
    @BlakeBarnes 10 років тому

    Lesley. Thank you for sharing this with us all. You are inspiring!

  • @OMSHANTISHANTISHANTIHI
    @OMSHANTISHANTISHANTIHI 9 років тому +7

    Really really nice. It's just so fast paced and quite challenging :) Lots of poses i just couldn't do.

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  9 років тому +5

      9threalm Yes, this one takes some practice. Just do what you can...take it easy and do what you can...as you continue, you'll be able to do more. :-)

    • @richardtaing7096
      @richardtaing7096 6 років тому

      Yeah it was very fast paced it for me felt out of sync but you are very masterful at that speed. Much respect. I had to slow it down to .5x otherwise I get dizzy

  • @lararoche-sudar2638
    @lararoche-sudar2638 9 років тому +3

    Thank you for this class! May I put in a request for the full series to be available soon? It would be so very helpful for me in my practice. You are a lovely teacher, thank you so much for sharing your joy in yoga with us!
    Namaste

  • @HollyBynoe
    @HollyBynoe 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much Lesley!! A lifesaver. Ill return to this to build strength and countenance.

  • @erinconnolly7814
    @erinconnolly7814 3 роки тому +1

    Your ashtanga videos are what I continue to come back to because you've made them so wonderful to follow along with and so calming. Even now that I'm in the midst of my YTT I still use your videos for my practice. I'm just finding out of your passing and am deeply saddened by it. You have touched more than you know.

  • @abiabi2091
    @abiabi2091 9 років тому +7

    Hi Leslie, I started doing this class two months ago, as a proper beginner! Doing it 5-6 times a week has built my strength and flexibility, and I love every second of it. Each day I discover something better in my poses. Is there anything you would suggest to better my practice regarding any of your other videos, as a beginner? There are just too many to choose from! I can't thank you enough for showing me the benefits of yoga; it's reduced my stress, anxiety, and depression after losing my pregnancy. It feels wonderful to like my body again. Love from South Africa, Abi

  • @DMarie0824
    @DMarie0824 8 років тому +9

    Whoever says yoga isn't exercise or isn't challenging doesn't know what they're talking about hahah. If I keep practicing and doing this will I eventually master these poses? It was so hard!! But I loved it!

  • @mariadanielagarcia7089
    @mariadanielagarcia7089 8 років тому +2

    Your energy is so beautiful Lesley! In every single class, no matter how short or long it is you end up feeling peace and content. Thank you SO MUCH! Namaste!

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  8 років тому

      +maria daniela Garcia That is such a lovely thing to say, thank you very much!!! xx

  • @TheAndrewTops
    @TheAndrewTops 7 років тому +1

    Everytime I miss my Ashtanga class at the gym, I go to here to practice. Thank you Lesley!

  • @user-xw4rz5wb6x
    @user-xw4rz5wb6x 7 років тому +11

    I can only afford my yoga class 2 times a week,is this something that can keep me going for the rest of the days alone at home?

    • @Osnosis
      @Osnosis 7 років тому +3

      Ειρήνη Μαραγκάκη Yes. This is a nicely paced half-primary series. Get a good book - Swenson, Friend, Beryl - to help guide you.

  • @grassizgreener
    @grassizgreener 9 років тому +20

    Thank you for this pleasant yoga video.
    However, for "beginners", I felt it was a bit fast during some sequences, and would have liked the camera to have shown you from mat to ceiling, as there were many instances where I questioned what my feet should be doing.

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  9 років тому +1

      V Spiering Thank you! That is a good point. The Ashtanga practice is difficult for beginners...good job practicing it! This class is geared more toward beginners: ua-cam.com/video/W0FxPT0O0SA/v-deo.html you may like it better...

  • @Alex7Mode
    @Alex7Mode 7 років тому

    This class is amazing!!!!!! I evolved so much by now! At first I was not being able to stay in the inhalation/exhalation rhythm but now that I know the routine better it's much easier!!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @sebastianricks9459
    @sebastianricks9459 7 років тому

    Time and time again this video makes my life peacefull. Gives me strength and Insigt. No Lesley, thank you. 😊❤ This is truely transforming my life.

  • @julliarianne3524
    @julliarianne3524 9 років тому +5

    Hi. I am a thirteen-year-old.At the first parts of the video I really hate you for making the asanas complicated and the way you move and flow make me think that everything is easy but its not. I don't know how but while I was practicing with you I finally did the paschimotanassana pose without the knees bent,the shoulder stand without any support and ear pressure. While I was in Savasana, I don't know why but I'm crying and smiling. Thank you. Namaste!!

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  9 років тому +1

      Jui Ianne Bacay thank you so much for your message! Yes, this class is difficult and it took me a LONG time to be able to flow like I do. You will too if you continue...I promise. I love that you were smiling and crying in Savasana...I don't really know why you did either...I only know that it's really awesome! :-)

    • @usommer64
      @usommer64 6 років тому

      I'm 53 and I very often smile and cry while doing yoga.

  • @bettro96
    @bettro96 8 років тому +80

    although I really enjoy this and want to learn Ashtanga, this is too fast-paced for me and for me, I think my practice needs to be more slow and really getting the movements. You were going as fast as I believe you normally would on your own, and for an intro class it seemed too fast for me. Personal preference though.

    • @donkeykong5384
      @donkeykong5384 8 років тому +16

      +bethaknee t. Seeing that Ashtanga is a very demanding yoga I think it is a good representation of what it is. I tryed it, and I was unable to keep up. However, little by little and eventually you can complete the video.

    • @monaelisabethfltten8805
      @monaelisabethfltten8805 8 років тому +1

      +Space Man I agree with both, somewhat. It needs more than one try to learn.

    • @elmariachi2166
      @elmariachi2166 8 років тому +9

      +bethaknee t. Why don't you start with something else to learn asanas and then move to Ashtanga?

    • @msnnbc
      @msnnbc 8 років тому +8

      +bethaknee t. No matter what yoga you do, you still have to go at your own pace. This class is more like all levels yoga because obviously that arm balance in lotus at the end is NOT a beginner posture! This class just allows a *range* which is a great introduction to primary series compared to the complete practice. Just watch a demo of the primary series from someone who practices the higher series (like second and so forth). The real way that primary series is taught by a teacher in person is that the teacher teaches you a few postures at a time. You would not start by practicing all postures at one, unless perhaps you are super experienced at vinyasa and know most of the postures already. Even then, ashtanga is very different, and most people are taught it one posture at a time. Then over time you do all postures at once in a complete form. I learned the primary series in person from a teacher and that is why I use these videos as a lead primary series practice for all levels. However, it is really not wise to do this class if you are a true beginner. You can injure yourself by doing the posture right, especially chaturanga dandasana and Sarvangasana, among many others. Just be careful and start with one posture at a time.

    • @msnnbc
      @msnnbc 8 років тому +2

      +bethaknee t. No matter what yoga you do, you still have to go at your own pace. This class is more like all levels yoga because obviously that arm balance in lotus at the end is NOT a beginner posture! This class just allows a *range* which is a great introduction to primary series compared to the complete practice. Just watch a demo of the primary series from someone who practices the higher series (like second and so forth), and you will clearly see that this is indeed an intro to ashtanga primary. The real way that primary series is taught by a teacher in person is that the teacher teaches you a few postures at a time. You would not start by practicing all postures at once, unless perhaps you are super experienced at vinyasa and know most of the postures already. Even then, ashtanga is very different, and most people are taught it one posture at a time. Then over time you do all postures at once in a complete form. I learned the primary series in person from a teacher and that is why I use these videos as a lead primary series practice for all levels. However, it is really not wise to do this class if you are a true beginner. You can injure yourself by doing the posture wrong especially chaturanga dandasana and Sarvangasana, among many others. Just be careful and start with one posture at a time.

  • @amandalambright9735
    @amandalambright9735 9 років тому +1

    I've started doing this video every week "Ashtanga Monday". Incorporating this into my normal yoga week (5-6 days per week) has really helped my flexibility & stamina. Thanks a ton Lesley! You rock :)

  • @anagudalo9350
    @anagudalo9350 4 роки тому

    Beautiful flow surrounded with beautiful voice and a wrap up with inspiring message. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @Managamasplymiad
    @Managamasplymiad 8 років тому +3

    This was my first time trying this one. I really liked it.
    Question: What does it mean to “seal in the practice”? Thanks in advance

    • @lucie0lux
      @lucie0lux 4 роки тому

      It means to keep the energy that you created for you, instead of letutingj it flee

  • @shcxatter2
    @shcxatter2 7 років тому +23

    John Frusciante brought me here :D

  • @elisaassler395
    @elisaassler395 4 роки тому

    maravillosa clase de una hora, la sigo hace 3 meses cada día felicitaciones !

  • @rachelbachman944
    @rachelbachman944 10 років тому +1

    This is my new favorite class. I wish I had time for it every morning. Thank you so much for posting this.

  • @user-qx8qo8wh3p
    @user-qx8qo8wh3p 9 років тому +4

    Can I request a full-primary class if it's possible?

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  9 років тому +19

      김혜수 Yes!! We are planning to add it after the 90 days are finished. My teacher might practice too. :-)

    • @user-qx8qo8wh3p
      @user-qx8qo8wh3p 9 років тому

      Fightmaster Yoga Wow, Thank you!!

  • @innermasterypyramidscycles5329
    @innermasterypyramidscycles5329 10 років тому +4

    Lesley hi I'm new to yoga.. im not very flexible but I would love to do this... I was wondering what does this type of yoga do for the mind and body. . Please can you inform me

  • @heatherbanks8999
    @heatherbanks8999 7 років тому +2

    Thank you so much! this is a beautiful practice. I could feel your positive energy radiating all the way to me! Much love! Namasta!

  • @nataliamartinelli-luengo119
    @nataliamartinelli-luengo119 7 років тому

    this is amazing. As a student of yoga for 15 years I am deepening my practice and doing ashtanga at home every day. My 4 month old baby watches so I do a lot of it while shaking a toy with my hand, or foot haha. Thank you so much for this beautiful practice, I can feel myself becoming stronger every day and hope to be able to complete the entire series one day (that last pose!! before savasana...wow). I remember going into lotus as a child and playing around like this like it was nothing. I love this wonderful journey.

  • @NadineSjuhada
    @NadineSjuhada Рік тому

    I've been forgoing ashtanga for weightlifing this past year and started to miss it lately. I decided to practice a bit at home before going back to my usual ashtanga class. I managed to do everything but was sweating so much. For some reason I cried too during the final meditation. Your soft speech touched me, and I think my body missed the movement that ashtanga provided for some time. Thank you for the amazing class. Both my body and my soul felt rejuvenated🤍

  • @swatisreejith1676
    @swatisreejith1676 7 років тому +1

    Absolutely loved this practice!! Thank you Lesley!!🤗

  • @elisasepulveda8350
    @elisasepulveda8350 9 років тому +2

    Thanks for all your kind dedication Leslie, I have been enjoying your videos almost daily for a month now and it is so nice to practice to your voice and sequences instead of alone. All the from Chile a big thanks to you. Elisa

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  9 років тому

      Elisa Sepulveda thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that you're joining us from Chile! :-)

  • @darija2308
    @darija2308 3 роки тому

    Thank you my amazing teacher! 💕 🙏 You are still here with me.

  • @tammydavis133
    @tammydavis133 9 років тому +1

    Hi Lesley: just a brief note to thank you for your authentic generosity and gentle spirit. I also appreciate your desire to lead us in not just in the asanas but to contribute to our evolution as we live the philosophies embraced by yoga

    • @Fightmasteryoga
      @Fightmasteryoga  9 років тому

      Tammy Davis Thank you Tammy! It means so much to me to try and communicate the beautiful philosophies of yoga along with the asanas...your comment really touched my heart. :-)

  • @sharmilajennas3469
    @sharmilajennas3469 8 років тому +2

    Many thanks and blessings to you Lesley!

  • @Isminoharrypotter
    @Isminoharrypotter 9 років тому +2

    wonderful lesson of yoga!

  • @weslassiter9203
    @weslassiter9203 2 роки тому

    I just started with this class with her and wanted to tell her how much her teaching is helping me get started in Ashtanga. I’m mortified to find she died. I plan to do this class more. No words at this moment but do know her spirit moved on to a higher place. 🙏🙏🙏

  •  8 років тому +1

    Did this again once more last Friday. Ashtanga is great. My dream is to practice Ashtanga in the mornings... Maybe in half a year, maybe in a year, but I know I will get there...

  • @igorgladovic14
    @igorgladovic14 8 років тому +1

    This was the best yoga practice ever. I enjoyed every second! Thank you Leslily sooo much!

  • @rosibroom
    @rosibroom 10 років тому

    Yes! I am so happy to see this because I love the 30 minute class so much. Thanks!

  • @iekka
    @iekka 7 років тому

    Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and poses. I simply love ashtanga and I can feel the benefit on my body/mind/spirit. Has done guided classes long ago and my body just transformed. I have scoliosi and a problem with my neck but I am also a physiotherapist and I could never praise Ashtanga yoga enough for what has gave me and still giving me. At the moment I do live in a place far away rom ashtanga venues and find your channel is just a blessing! thank you so much. Namestè