This two disc set is the first in a series that features the inspired yoga of Max Strom. This practical and beautiful DVD presents an introduction to yoga that is easily accessible to the beginner-to-intermediate practitioner. It is easy to follow, yet also challenging.

Too many people confuse yoga with simply being an exercise regime for the body, while others worry yoga is overly spiritual. The classes presented are a holistic practice for developing strength, grace, and healing, of the body, emotions, and mind.

Although Yoga appears to be primarily physical, its benefits are far reaching. This is the first yoga DVD to make full use of the most popular features offered by the DVD format, including: Two separate lengths of a beginning level yoga practice: a 45 minute version and a 90 minute version. A Workshop option allowing further instruction on difficult-to-master poses. Special segments to help you practice meditation, and to get a deeper understanding of yoga.

Media Type: two DVD set

Artist Bio:

With an imperative to understand life’s meaning, Max Strom had by the young age of nineteen studied Taoism, esoteric Christianity, Sufism, and was practicing meditation and Chi Gung diligently. But over the next twelve years, his passion for music and writing gradually eclipsed his spiritual quest and he became immersed in two careers, first in music as a singer-songwriter, and then film as a working screenwriter. His spiritual quest was re-ignited when he was introduced to Hatha Yoga. The practice affected him so deeply it ultimately became a “system of embodiment” for all of his studies. Max has now been devoted to Yoga since 1991 and has experienced a profound life-change through his practice. As a teacher, Max is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students, teaching yoga as a system of transformation through opening and healing the energetic heart center. His unique Vinyasa-style yoga integrates methods from several Yoga systems and Chi Gung, drawing from his studies with Dena Kingsberg (Ashtanga), Gabriella Giubilaro (Iyengar), Master Hong Lu (Chi Gong), and Sherry Brourman, PT (movement therapy). His philosophical insights are derived from his years of study of sacred texts and from the teachings found within us all. Max has also been deeply affected by the Sufi message of Hazrat Inayat Khan. Max is based at Sacred Movement Yoga in Los Angeles, CA where he teaches daily and leads teacher trainings and workshops. Max is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and was on the faculty of the 2003 Yoga Journal conference in Los Angeles. He has published several articles on the subject of yoga and personal transformation, and is currently finishing a book on yoga.

Review:

Yoga Strength, Grace, Healing DVD

From a Yoga practitionner

When I started practicing Yoga I was told to start with a mixed level class and learned by watching what people around me were doing as I was completely unfamiliar with the names of the Yoga poses and I had just arrived from Germany so my English wasn't great either. For example when I did Cobra pose I tried to look like the people around me, but I never got an instruction or adjustment of how to get into the pose based on MY body. After some time of taking classes at that Yoga studio I felt the need for more perosnalized attention and instruction as I felt stuck with my practice. I started taking classes at Sacred Movement in Santa Monica and discovered Max Strom's Yoga classes which were eye opening to me. A few months after I started taking his classes he moved up north so I was very happy when I found out about his Yoga DVD which is just like taking his classes! I like that you can chose between a full 90 minute Yoga class or a 45 minute class. This is a very thoughtful and very well done DVD with beautiful music and a guided meditation. I LOVE the "workshop" feature, which explains poses in great detail and also gives recommendations for adjustments. With this feature I FINALLY learned how to get into Cobra...I tried it and it works!!! I'm amazed... Thank you Max for this great DVD :-)

Product SKU: RD-20289-STRENG