You can now see and hear Sam's ninety-minute lecture presentation, Yoga from a Western Perspective.

Paralleling much of the material in this website, my video lecture is based on thirty years experience as a yoga student and teacher; and from my neuromuscular training in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology, along with my many years of clinical experience as a therapist. 

This unique and entertaining presentation explores:

• The history of yoga from a western perspective.

• How yoga benefits your Western body, but why it can also be dangerous.

• Why "trying" to become flexible is the antithesis of yoga; and why doing less correctly will always get you more by enhancing your flexibility, strength, and endurance..

• How your body is constructed and why knowing this can improve your practice.  

• The physical laws and neuromuscular principles that lead to a safer yoga practice.

• How and why different approaches to yoga affect your body.

• Why your body changes as you age (or become ill or injured) and how yoga affects these changes.

• The risk and difficulties of teaching in a "spa" environment.

• And more.

The Lecture is available in DVD, VHS, and PAL formats.