Complete Beginner's Guide - Jason Crandell.

First, get to know yoga’s most essential poses with our one-of-a-kind video pose encyclopedia. Every pose is presented in a 360 degree view and is accompanied by an in-depth tutorial, so you can safely and effectively learn the basics of each posture. Next, use the essential poses you learned on Disc 1 to follow Disc 2's challenging yet accessible practices. These well-rounded sequences will help you cultivate physical strength, flexibility, and comfort while soothing your mind and unraveling stress. Starting your own practice has never been so easy!

Jason Crandell was recently named "one of the next generation of teachers shaping yoga's future" by Yoga Journal for his skillful, unique approach to vinyasa yoga. Jason's steady pace, creative sequencing, and attention to detail encourage students to move slowly, deeply, and mindfully into their bodies. Take a class from Jason and you will leave feeling grounded, clear, and content—and more informed of the nuances and habits of your body and mind. Jason credits his primary teacher, Rodney Yee, teachers in the Iyengar Yoga tradition such as Ramanand Patel, and ongoing studies in Eastern and Western philosophy for inspiring to him bring greater alignment and mindfulness to vinyasa yoga. n the past 10 years, Jason's "knack for explaining subtle body movements in a way that anyone can understand," (Yoga Journal) has opened many doors. Most recently, Jason created two Yoga Journal DVDs, Yoga for Well-being and Your Complete Home Practice Companion: Yoga for Morning, Noon, and Night. He is a contributing editor for Yoga Journal and has written over 13 articles for the magazine and website—many of which have been translated internationally (including Japan, China, Italy and Brazil). Jason teaches extensively at conferences in the United States and abroad, is part of numerous teacher-training faculties, and directs the prestigious Mind/Body Center at the San Francisco Bay Club. He has recently partnered with Yoga Journal to continue creating high-quality, home-practice DVDs.