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MAHA SADHANA – LEVEL 1 – with Sri Dharma MittraMaha Sadhana: The Great Practice presents the jewels of wisdom from Sri Dharma Mittra’s nearly 50 years of yoga practice—an extraordinary life dedicated to self-realization. ——————–CONTENTThe Maha Sadhana DVDs are the first professional instructional videos ever presented by Sri Dharma Mittra, famous for his Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures, which is seen on the walls of many prominent yoga studios throughout the United States and overseas. Sri Dharma is sometimes called “the teacher’s teacher”, and has introduced tens of thousands of students to the practice of yoga since he began teaching in 1967.In this DVD, Dharma presents Level I of his remarkable teachings, an approach to yoga respecting the great foundations of this ancient practice: asana, pranayama, meditation, ethical rules, and spiritual study. The DVD includes instruction and guided practices for asana, pranayama and meditation, as well as exclusive discourses by Dharma on the spiritual journey.This DVD also features a beautiful and awe-inspiring video retrospective of Sri Dharma Mittra’s life set to the music of his close friend Krishna Das.Dharma is respected and revered throughout the world for his deep love and commitment to the practice of yoga, and for his warmth and devotion to his students. Dharma’s love radiates through every practice on this disc–let it guide you to the true transformational power of the path of yoga.——–DETAILSHighlights 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 poses———- REVIEW “Far more than a straight asana practice, this DVD contains over four hours of in depth material that covers everything from meditation and asana to ethics and spiritual study. The materials on the DVD are designed to be accessible and challenging to a wide variety of practitioners from beginners to more advanced, experienced practitioners. Containing both beginning and intermediate asana sequences, Dharma takes the practice even further by presenting guided pranayama and meditation practices that provide a balanced and satisfying experience.“Dharma has an engaging personality and an enjoyable sense of fun and lightness that draws the viewer in and counteracts the staleness that can sometimes accompany the fitness video experience. There is definitely something for everyone here. It is also a wonderful record of the wisdom of one of the great yoga masters we have the privilege to be exposed to in the West.”– Yogi Times”This is indeed a great practice, not only in length but also in information… As the first generation of American yoga teachers ages and passes on, it’s essential to preserve a record of yoga’s legacy worldwide to remind future generations of their roots. This DVD is important not only for its instruction but for its historical value as well.”– Yoga Journal”If you are serious about beginning a study of yoga, a good place to start is Sri Dharma Mittra’s Maha Sadhana [Level I]. A student of yoga since 1958, Mittra shares his arsenal of knowledge with anyone who takes the time to seek him, and this DVD is the product of his accessibility, humility, and dedication.“The production of the DVD is quite spectacular, going above and beyond most beginning yoga guides on the market. It includes many special features, including seven discussions on the spiritual aspect of yoga, which in itself makes the entire DVD worthwhile. Maha Sadhana also includes classical guidelines for beginning a yoga practice, the option to change (or remove) the music…“Mittra gifts us with an authentic yoga experience through his long study and mastery of techniques. Recommend this DVD to customers frustrated with the myriad of yoga aids which only focus on the body, and to those dedicated to beginning a serious study of yoga.”– New Age Retailer”These two DVDs are the first instructional videos ever presented by Dharma Mittra, who runs the Dharma Yoga Center in New York City and is famous for his Master Yoga Chart of 908 asanas. In these well-produced videos, each four hours in length, Dharma (born in 1939 in Brazil) shares the knowledge and insight gathered from more than 50 years of yoga practice. Those years include 11 as a bramacharya, a celibate religious student, devoted to his guru, Swami Kailashananda (Yogi Gupta).“The 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 MagazineLevel two can be found here:!