Andrey Lappa – Universal Theory of Yoga Level 1Description:Universal Yoga is a systematic approach to spiritual evolution based on the key principles of classical yoga, creativity in practice and personal freedom. Andrey Lappa developed the Universal Yoga system after two decades of intensive study and practice with spiritual teachers throughout Asia. His theory lectures offer insightful and comprehensive knowledge and skills for harmonizing spiritual awakening through yoga with everyday life.Over 24 hours on 6 DVD, Andrey presents his brilliant synthesis of hatha yoga as well as his provocative insights into more esoteric practices. This fascinating series of lectures on yoga philosophy is as much a training on being a yogi as it is a workshop on how to teach yoga.Lecture topics from this DVD box-set include:1. Distinctive features of Universal Yoga2. The universal scheme of Asanas: static positions of the body3. The universal scheme of Vinyasas: dynamic movements of the body4. Safety techniques in asanas5. The universal scheme of Pranayamas: control of breath6. Connecting Pranayamas and asanas7. The universal methods of energy control: Bandhas, Mudras, and Drishtis8. The function of Chakras and Rasas9. Primary and secondary Pranas10. Activation and control of Kundalini11. The universal meaning of Mantras and sound energy12. Control of attention: Pratyahara, Dharana and Samadhi13. Control and relaxation of the Maya Koshas: shells of human existence14. Kriyas and the cleansing of the Maya Koshas15. Development and appropriate use of Siddhis: spiritual abilities16. Yamas (moral precepts) and Karma17. Niyamas (self-purifying disciplines) and Karma18. Power of the SpiritSpecial features:A Demonstration of Rasas – activation of the chakrasA Demonstration of Ziong-Shing – Vietnamese dynamic yogaREVIEWOne of the Top Ten Yoga Videos of All Time –Yoga JournalLappa’s Universal Theory of Yoga is amazingly thorough and comprehensive. For example, the six-DVD set includes a booklet in which he relates each of the yamas and niyamas to a specific kosha, one of the seven energetic layers that constitute a human being… Lappa considers yoga an evolving technology, not something that was perfected centuries ago and can never change. So he has developed asanas and vinyasas that go beyond the canon of the traditional, or official, ones to help practitioners free themselves from their habits and limitations. His theories are well thought out, clearly presented, thoroughly explained and generally compelling. –Yoga Chicago MagazineLappa’s Universal Theory of Yoga is amazingly thorough and comprehensive. For example, the six-DVD version includes a booklet in which he relates each of the yamas and niyamas to a specific kosha, one of the seven energetic layers that constitute a human being… Lappa considers yoga an evolving technology, not something that was perfected centuries ago and can never change. So he has developed asanas and vinyasas that go beyond the canon of the traditional, or official, ones to help practitioners free themselves from their habits and limitations. His theories are well thought out, clearly presented, thoroughly explained and generally compelling. –Yoga Chicago MagazineABOUT THE ACTORAndrey Lappa is one of the most influential yoga masters of the post-Soviet countries. He has studied with teachers both famous and unknown, including BKS Iyengar and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and has practiced meditation in many monasteries and temples throughout the East. After many years of exploration into the most esoteric and challenging practices of yoga, Andrey developed the incomparably powerful and effective Universal Yoga, a comprehensive approach to spiritual evolution. Andrey has taught yoga since 1988 and is president of the Kiev Yoga Federation in the Ukraine. Currently he conducts teacher training programs around the world and has re-introduced hatha yoga to the monks of his Tibetan Buddhist lineage in Nepal. He is the author of Yoga:Tradition of Unification.Readmore about : Andrey Lappa – Universal Theory of Yoga Level 1, Universal Theory of Yoga Level 1, yoga poses for two people , types of yoga , yoga exercises
