In this video, David shows you how to work with the Short Forms section as a true practice library instead of a rigid sequence. He explains how each short form is a complete flowing practice (not a breakdown), how to choose by time (10, 20, 30, 50 minutes), pace (medium, fast, or “sprint”), and style (pure Sanskrit vinyasa count or more verbal cueing), and how to decide when to use props. You’ll learn simple strategies for picking one short form to repeat for a week or month, or for exploring the full variety without getting overwhelmed. David also introduces his four-part Ashtanga template (sun salutes, standing, seated, finishing) and shows how these short forms help you internalize that structure so you can eventually customize your own practices and step out of the old “all or nothing” model of Ashtanga.