Ashtanga Yoga Third Series with Kino MacGregor – Sthira Bhaga: Strength and Grace

The magic of the Ashtanga Yoga system comes from its perfect balance between the two 

opposing forces of Strength and Flexibility. In this DVD Certified Ashtanga Teacher Kino 

MacGregor guides you through the foundational elements of the challenging Third Series. 

Known in Sanskrit as Sthira Bhaga, translated as Strength and Grace, this series involves 

some of the hardest and most intense movements possible. The journey of the Third Series is 

not one to be taken lightly, but is a devotional relationship built over many years of 

practice. The deepest type of strength is a spiritual fortitude that comes from a true 

understanding of the subtle currents of energy in the body and the eternal nature of the 

human soul. This DVD provides three useful tools for everyone. The Introduction explains 

the philosophical basis of the Third Series as well as Ashtanga Yoga. The How to Work 

segment gives helpful tools on the development of core strength, the illusive “bandhas” 

and many key postures of the Third Series. The Practice disc is a flow through the postures 

of Third Series in traditional Vinyasa Sanskrit count. It is not recommended that you 

practice along with the DVD but instead use it as inspiration. When embarking on the yogic 

quest it is crucial to have a teacher as your guide.



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