A Journey to the Origins of Modern Yoga. Yoga is known to go back to God Shiva, who perfected 8,4 million postures, according to Indian tradition. Far less known is the fact that yoga is at the same time an early 20th century-creation of Indian savant T. Krishnamacharya, which is what this film is about. Krishnamacharya's life and teachings are seen through the eyes of the director on his search for authentic yoga. His journey leads him from students and relatives of Krishnam... (Full plot summary below)
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A Journey to the Origins of Modern Yoga. Yoga is known to go back to God Shiva, who perfected 8,4 million postures, according to Indian tradition. Far less known is the fact that yoga is at the same time an early 20th century-creation of Indian savant T. Krishnamacharya, which is what this film is about. Krishnamacharya's life and teachings are seen through the eyes of the director on his search for authentic yoga. His journey leads him from students and relatives of Krishnamacharya's such as the legendary teachers Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois to the source of modern yoga: the palace of the Maharaja of Mysore, where Krishnamacharya founded the first ever yoga school. A feature-length documentary including rare historical footage as well as lavish reenactments.
Leave your thoughts about Breath of the Gods.
| Daily Express (UK)Allan HunterThe most compelling aspect of an ambling film is lovely archive footage of Krishnamacharya and others performing seemingly impossible manipulations of the human body with a suppleness and ease that are mightily impressive. |
| Empire MagazinePatrick PetersAn insightful look at a global phenomenon. |
| Total FilmKevin HarleyIt lacks narrative momentum but not warm humour or extreme headstands: you won't need telling twice that certain moves are "definitely not for beginners". |
| ScotsmanSiobhan SynnotTrue believers may be riveted by this earnest salute to the sun, but for others this enthusiastic showcase of impressively bendy people stretches the patience at 105 minutes. |
| Birmingham Mail Graham YoungThis story of modern yoga and its ancient influences is cinema's nearest thing to watching paint dry in years ( ... ) the perfect antidote to Fast & Furious 6. And it's guaranteed to make your eyes water. |
| What CultureShaun MunroAn undeniably relaxing sit, though one which also proves meandering on one too many occasions. |
| GuardianMike McCahillThere's plenty of stretching, but not much cinema, in this wearying history of yoga. |
| ViewLondonJennifer TateA draining, but detailed documentary, Breath of the Gods presents an insightful look at the origins of Yoga, but its slow narrative and low entertainment value can make it a little difficult to watch. |
| Little White LiesUmut GunduzYour time would be better spent taking a yoga class. |
| User ReviewSujatha KAs someone who has practiced Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga, this is a pilgrimage into the heart of yoga from the legendary yogacharyas who revived this beautiful art/science from the ashes of history. The archival footage alone is worth the whole documentary. |
