For many years this video has been a helpful routine and a kind restarting place when I've temporarily fallen from my practice over the years. Thank you Kino, for always helping to bring me back.
I have been practicing classical hatha yoga for 2 years. After watching different ashtangis I have become interested in Ashtanga yoga. This morning I began my practice with Surya Namaskara A. Your explanations and instructions are clear, directed, and thorough. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with such generosity.
Kino, I have your Yoga book to read to follow postures, but to watch your videos is brilliant, especially as you give instruction for every movement. Thank you. Namaste
Hi Kino, I'm loving these beginners yoga video's, its so great to be able to practice with you. I have been practicing yoga for a number of years but haven't really done much the last 2 years. I'm trying to get back into it and your videos are really helping me, keep them coming please. Thank you! Namaste
Kino, this video is amazing! I have been wanting to get back into yoga the proper way and this video was so easy to follow because you were so thorough when guiding into the movements. This is exactly what I needed to motivate me and I have learned so much watching this! Thank you so much!
Thank you for this great instructional video. It will perfectly complement my regular yoga classes & home practice. Your instructions are clear, and now I have hope that one day I'll be able to transition between poses with greater ease. Namaste.
Thank you soooo much! This is so fantastic. I'm so excited I have this video to follow along with you. A true gift you're giving us--much gratitude and love
Dear Kino,you are such an inspiration,I've learned so many things from you. I love the positivity that you spread and I love your smile. I get on my mat every day because you inspire me. Thank you for everything.
Hi Kino, this video is great! I bought your beginners yoga DVD about 3 months ago and have been using it ever since. I'm starting to get the hang of surrendering to the practice (which can be a challenge at times!) I'm already seeing benefits within my strength and flexibility, but the biggest benefit by far is within my mind - I feel so peaceful and balanced after I practice and it stays with me throughout the day. Even when I get stressed, I feel I am coping better. It's like magic, only better because it comes from within me. Thankyou for sharing this gift, Kino
This was awesome! I don't know why I never looked at your youtube channel sooner. Thank you for taking the time to not only walk us through the sun salutations and this practice, but the journey and the way of life with yoga. I didn't think I would be able to do the third closing pose at the end, but I did! And with your help :) Thank you Kino!
Doing a search for ashtanga beginner practice I could do in the short window of time I have in a day. Came across this video. I am now hooked on Kino. The way this practice is presented, explained, and the intentions set within it resonated with me. Thank you Kino for sharing your practice and wisdom.
Kino! This is brilliant, thank you! Funnily enough, in this video you've answered the very wish I made just this morning! I'm really looking forward to the plans you have for your channel and practicing with you. Thank you for all you do x
Just wanted to say a big thank you for this video lesson. I know you will hear this all the time but I find you very inspirational! I'm a complete beginner (I don't even have a mat!) and unfortunately I haven't got the ability to attend physical classes, and really yoga isn't something I ever thought I could do but you have made it really accessible, it somehow seems less scary! I followed quite well and I really feel like I've achieved something! I'm going to do this routine again regularly and hopefully improve a little each time. Thanks again!
I've been practicing yoga daily for a month or so now, and have been so interested in the Ashtanga practice. This video was a wonderful introduction, easy to follow, and makes me so excited to learn more. Thank you!
While I was trying to do the lifted lotus pose I got some extra weight (my cat decided to sit on my leg) ^.^ It was a really good practice, thank you Kino!
This is a wonderful morning practice for me that I think will make a fine habit. Thank you so much for this Kino! I love the way your words instruct so clearly that I don't need to look at the video and can practice along with your words (I watched it just once before joining in practice). I've practiced yoga for about 5 years but never gotten up as the sun rose to greet it with Salutations as your video has inspired me to do this morning! As you suggest, this practice will become part of my lifestyle! I still had to use blocks to maintain the lift at the end, but I can tell I'll be able to do it on my own soon. I am so grateful for this! Many thanks. Namaste.
Absolute perfect yoga session with Kino today. Thank you for that. I feel like I learn so much from you every time I watch you. That in itself helps me set my intention everyday to be on my mat. Thanks Kino, we love you!
Thank you sooo much for allowing us to practice with you. NOwhere close to doing the whole video but just having you there to coach through was great. Thank you!!
Kino, I am so so happy that I stumbled upon your videos! I took introduction to yoga classes and although it helped me grasp the foundations of yoga, I was not confident. Your video really opened up my understanding on Astanga, the correct postures, where and when to breathe, how to achieve each posture, the flow, everything..!! I wish I can attend your classes in person! Amazing, clear techniques, thank you for sharing this with the world xxxx
This is great!!! Thank you thank you thank you! I'll do this every day with you!! Can't wait for more practice videos like this!! Thanks Kino! U r generous
You are so sweet! Thank you for this great instruction! My favorite yoga is Ashtanga and have been having a difficult time finding someone to follow. Finally I realized to check RU-vid and found you! Namaste sweetie. Keep bringing it! Have a great day!
Thank you Kino, this is exactly what I need. I am Ashtanga based too - but still a beginner so am familiar with the sequence, but this will help me practice daily which is what i need so i can progress. Thank you for sharing this video and your practice with us. Very much appreciated. Namaste
Thank you, Kino! This was my first time and challenging for my 50yo man-body - but doable with beginner modifications, like you suggested. When your voice is enough of a guide (and I don't have to look up to see where to go), I'll move along much better.
Just starting Yoga and had an Instructor today teach me Ashtanga Vinyasa "Sun Salutation A's" Thanks Kino as your video is precisely everything he took me through and now I can practice following your video at home for preparing our next sessions. Still focusing on my breathing as well.
perfect, this is what I needed a dayly practice that is basic. This is a really big gift. I am humbeld to be on the reciving side of it. Thank you soooo much for this gift of love. Namaste :)
Thank you so much Kino for this type of videos more for a beginner like me. You got me interested in Ashtanga yoga and I decided to start practicing after watching your videos. I hope one day I can get as good as you. That's going to be my goal to keep practicing. Thank you so much really for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you so much Kino. I'm sure I'm not the only one, but for me, I had no idea how to actually "practice" yoga on my own. I could do some cool poses, but as for integrating yoga into my lifestyle and understanding the peaceful and spiritual side of yoga, I was lost. This video was exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much, I hope you continue :)
Yes,yes,yes. I love to watch and learn from you. I've been wanting to get into ashtanga yoga more as it speaks to me the most.. So exited and stocked for this! :)
Thank you for this. I am reading your book and have purchased your dvd and really appreciate your making this available to enhance my practice. Ashtanga yoga really resonates with me and I am looking forward to building my practice with your help!
This is my husband's picture, not mine. : ) I love your videos and can't thank you enough for introducing me to this form of yoga. I adore the comprehensive approach that includes the body, mind, and spiritual components to be nurtured and developed. I've been meditating and exercising for years but this is the glue that will keep it all together. I look forward to your next beginner videos for ashtanga! Thanks for your guidance. Namaste
Dear Kino, thank you for coming up with this series of longer videos where we can practice together! I've started working on your Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, and the most challenging/frustrating thing is my lack of core-and-upper body strength to lift off the ground... it feels like I'm never going to be able to do it... I've been practicing for more than 7 months now, but even lowering just in Chatturanga is still difficult... I would really love and appreciate if you could share tips, or a sequence that is accessible to the very beginners, but challenging enough to make you sweat and build hand, upper body and core muscles... Thank you in advanced, love you!
Holy crap I managed to lift myself in Utpluthih. I've been trying to do it when following a different one of your beginning yoga videos, and I never could. For some reason, sitting in full Lotus made it easier than only partially crossing my legs. I only held it for three full breaths, but I didn't expect to be able to do it at all. I have more arm strength than I knew.
Wonderful. I'm trying to get back in the habit of practicing with the sunrise! I promised myself to at least start with the sun salutation and gradually get up earlier. Love that you closed the practice as well. xoxo Trisha
Thank you so much. This was been my go too for getting back into yoga. This is so easy to follow along with and for poses I am stiff in you got other videos showing how to do them. I appreciate your effort so much.
Thanks so much. I have been wanting to start doing some ashtanga yoga for a while and you have just given me the perfect video to get out of books and onto a mat. Thanks for sharing this freely Metta Paul
I've been waiting for this type of video from you. Thank you so much for sharing your practice with us and making it accessible for all levels. I plan on sharing this with a friend who has just started her yoga journey. Hope to see more of these . Namaste☺
love this. as others have alluded, it would be awesome if you could teach all the seated postures in one video, or all the standing postures, etc., or something like that. :)
Thank you for this intro, im used to doing vinyasa and this was my first time trying ashtanga. I like your instruction and how you referenced other videos that correlated to some of the poses in this video. Namaste
i've been following for a while and hoping you would do something like this! i just did the vid. i'm SUPER rusty, and it seemed very fast. very inspirational for personal practice but i'd love a paced class style too... looking forward to what you bring!
Thank you for a great video. I've just started Ashtanga and found your video clear and helpful! Much appreciated. One note though, Aum is very much a religious sound and word and in the Hindu religion and practice.
This was great. I definitely need to work on coordinating my breath with the movements. Thanks for sharing your light and peace so that others can know the power of our internal fire. Ashe.
Lovely many blessings to you with your practise. the deep breathing is indeed calming go into the density of the body the subtle energy of the chakras and very healing. Namaste
Thank you, Kino. Really love this video and utilize it to start my day and build my astanga practice. Appreciate your thorough explanations- Sending back gratitude & best wishes.
Thank you for these videos Kino, I was looking for a specific type of yoga to suit me and I think I found it (with you)! You're very inspirational and I hope you keep the videos coming!
May 18 ☸ 2017 ~ Thank You Kino, for your training in Ashtanga is beautiful, uplifting, and even brought on emotions! (As I await my first official dvd, your Primary Series, it is a relief to find your channel here. I've a background in Kung Fu, Taekwondo, which left me physically exhausted. I am striving to commit to Ashtanga now.) ☮ Peace!
Thank you. can you do more videos like this but, a longer beginner practice video. Please! I'm developing a daily practice buy I need it to be a little longer so I can have a more full practice!! Than k you for your amazing work!
Loved this video! & esp enjoy your teaching style/explanation of the purpose and function of each asana. Great way to learn! THANK YOU!!! (new fav channel!) x
