On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace

Not for what you agree or do not agree with. This film is the portrait of a master in his craft capturing the images and words of masters of another craft.

Applicable to any life or pursuit. This is gold

Michael O'Neill takes beautiful images, but this movie is more about showcasing those images and his talents than it is about yoga. I expected to be taken on a colorful journey exploring the loss (through surgery) and recovery (through yoga) of the use of his right arm, but this is a most impersonal movie. Lots of sound bites and short spiels (some very good) from yogins and yoginis, and portraying the physical skills of master practitioners. Mixed in are Buddhism, Hinduism, and other eastern paths, seemingly as a way to add in a few more good shots.

I was at first wowed, then disappointed, then disturbed by this movie.

This movie was ok and I wrote another review, but I forgot to add that the soundtrack was really neat. I have tried to find it on iTunes and google but it doesn't exist. Where can I get this soundtrack?

This film is okay. The cinematography is absolutely stunning, you can certainly tell that a person with a lifetime of photography experience was involved. The soundtrack is incredible, there are a few tunes on there that bring tears to my eyes and they will be added to my regular playlists while teaching.

But, this film falls into the same old pattern as several other documentaries on Yoga do. In this file we have some masters who are delivering some serious knowledge, teachings that they have learned in deep meditation after a lifetime of practice. However, while that is occurring we people practicing very difficult Asana, which does to really go along with what the masters are talking about.

This film could have really gone somewhere special with the people who were being interviewed, but it didn't. Also, none of the masters interviewed had their names on the screen.

In an age of doing yoga for weight loss and because it's hip, this documentary reveals beautifully the essence of this philosophy. Yoga is a way of life. It brings one closer to understanding who we really are. The beautiful visuals set the mood for one's personal journey into discovering oneself through the practice and teachings of other masters. Beyond a famous photographer's story is the story of each of us looking to understand ourselves. This documentary is a good beginning to do so