Thirumoolar's Ashtanga Yoga DVD (Tamil)

The DVD in Tamil Language features the basic sequence of Thirumoolar's Ashtanga Yoga. It covers over 35 asanas along with their steps, alignment and modifications, and over 10 pranayamas and relaxation. Viewers will also find introductions to the Tridhosa and Thirumoolar's Ashtanga Yoga, while beginners will greatly benefit from the professional tips and advice provided. Sage Thirumoolar is the author of the Thirumandiram, a seminal text of Saiva Siddhanta and one of the foremost authorities on the therapeutic benefits of yogic discipline. The Thirumandiram describes the practice of Ashtanga Yoga and its rewards, including the attainment of balance in all three elements (Tridhosa) of the body, as well as the prevention and cure of various mental and physical ailments. It also elaborates on the eight siddhis or paths of enlightenment. Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan, a yogi of over seven decades and recipient of the first Mahatma Gandhi Award in the field of yoga, has developed sequences of asanas based on these texts of Sage Thirumoolar, making accessible the therapeutic benefits of yoga to thousands of practitioners. What's in this DVD: • About Tridhosa and Thirumoolar's Ashtanga Yoga • Complete Basic Sequence of Thirumoolar's Ashtanga Yoga • Over 35 Asanas (poses) and their steps, alignment and modifications • Each Asana is marked with its related Dosha and Chakra • Over 10 Pranayamas (breathing techniques) This FREE booklet includes: • An introduction to Thirumoolar's Ashtanga Yoga • The profiles of Dr. Asana Andiappan and Yogananth Andiappan • General advice for beginners • Three month's Ashtanga Yoga Practice Programme Guide for beginners • Yoga therapy sequences to address back pain, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, insomnia, stress, asthma, constipation, nervous and sexual disorders • Practicing Ashtanga Yoga and its benefits