Learn the sacred art of Ashtanga yoga with precise, step by step guidance from acclaimed instructor Nicki Doane. You'll soon discover how this high-energy practice can sculpt muscle, elevate your heart rate and cleanse your body of toxins. A more rigorous form of yoga, Ashtanga features a dynamic flow of movements with special breathing techniques to create heat in the body. Greater endurance, flexibility and strength are just a few of the benfits of this powerful practice.