5.0 out of 5 stars A must have resource for new yoga teachers.

L.L.1. · 28 September 2016

Wow, what a fantastic resource for the recently graduated yoga teacher, or those who are experienced but looking to refresh and get some new ideas.Pro's: It's extensive, in-depth, organised coherently, and written with teachers in mindCon's: Because of the wealth of information, it's not a book you can quickly dip into.This book is far larger and thicker than I anticipated, there is a wealth of information here for the serious student. I initially was unsure about spending this amount on a book, but there is so much to be gained from it, it's worth every penny.I very much enjoyed the no nonsense writing style, informative and backed up with credible anatomical information. Whilst touching upon all limbs of yoga, the focus is very much on the 3rd limb, the Asanas. I would recommend this book to those who have some understanding of yoga already, particularly those who have graduated or are in the process of completing a teacher training programme. There is an assumption you already have an awareness of Sanskrit and yoga in general, though there are very clear and helpful diagrams throughout.The book is divided into sections addressing all the different classes you might encounter. Beginners, Intermediate, advanced, children, elders, pregnancy and more.In all honesty, I expected a book I could dip into, and find a quick lesson plan in an emergency. This isn't that, and it's too weighty and extensive for that. It requires a thorough read, and then a re-read to cherry pick the useful parts, and adapt to what you feel comfortable teaching. Which isn't a bad thing, you are certainly getting your money's worth. However, if you are serious about investing in your practice, this is the book to go for.I've been to too many yoga classes that have been haphazardly designed, with no thought to why we are doing a particular posture, in a particular order. I hope this book, and it's rightful inclusion as expected reading on many YTT programmes will go some way to remedy that.

5.0 out of 5 stars great for practitioners with a self/home practice and teachers who ...

m. · 19 March 2017

...great for practitioners with a self/home practice and teachers who are a little newer as it offers ideas for how to sequence not only that but cueing techniques that are succinct and easy to follow. There is an assumption that the reader has an understanding of Sankrit so much so that there are dosha balancing sequences! Personally I found it interesting because I know what my dosha is and I have a keen interest in Ayurveda being a teacher. Having said that, the book is well illustrated so even if the language didn't translate; it becomes apparent in the visual and cuing instructions - I would recommend this book to people who already have a yoga practice or a new teacher who is building creative class plans. I found it really useful in my first few years of teaching and dip in and out of it every now and again...it's not the kind of book you want to carry about - its quite heavy. so definitely one for the sofa...

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource

C. · 30 December 2019

This is an amazing resource on my teacher training. It is a massive book, much thicker than I was expecting and is going to take a while to throughly read through- which I expect I will need to to gain the most from it.It’s not a quick here’s a lesson plan type of book however I think once I have read through it and marked up the sections it will become one of my go too books for reference.I already had Mark Stephens ‘Teaching Yoga’ which is also marvellous and as with that book this one assumes you have some Sanskrit knowledge. It’s not a problem though if you haven’t learnt all the terminology yet though, I simply went through with a pencil and wrote in the English names. I can erase them as I learn the Sanskrit.In short, it’s a weighty volume full of great knowledge and advice. Highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for teacher trainers and teachers

S. · 12 July 2021

Arrived on 2 days ago. I've bought a lot of Yog books during this year of teacher training I suspect this one will be the one I go to most. It looks like a very helpful resource for planning sequences. I tend to mull over my sequences for a day or two, visualise them while commuting or when doing everyday chores, now I've got this book I can get the sequences down with the assurance that the outline is safe and beneficial to my students and their progression through my class, and I can visualise the transitions, the humour I want to bring it, how and where to put in bit of personality. The index is great as well because the poses are all in sanskrit, so just looking for Trikonasana and I couldnt find it led me to "utthita trikonasana" - ah right, okay. So over time I'll get to know the sanskrit names which is good if you're planning to teach.

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall great book for teacher resource

A.S.R. · 3 June 2013

This book has been really good for my own practice rather than any lesson planning application. The sequences and commentary are excellent and well written and chapters are very well divided and organised. My only reservation about this book is that the sequences don't have enough modifications in them for the different bodies we all have and this is key to a vinyasa style yoga sequence and maybe what I was searching for in my lesson planning area. I think for the more "advanced" postures in the beginners level section, modifications that could be easily incorporated in to the original sequence would have been really helpful. I enjoy the sequences and they can form the basis for further explorations.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for teachers but not beginners

M.D.Y. · 24 October 2024

Product arrived promptly exactly as described. A lot of text, with fewer tables and figures so not suitable for beginners/new/low level teachers.

Indispensable et incontournable.

A.C. · 4 November 2016

Très bien fait, très exhaustif et complet. Un peu touffu, mais vous y trouverez de tout, pour préparer différents types de classes, des niveaux débutants aux plus avancés, pour les enfants, les ados, les femmes enceinte ou les personnes âgées, et même des classes construites en fonction des Doshas et des différents Chakras que vous voulez stimuler.Un incontournable et indispensable outil selon moi

Book does what it promises.

B. · 1 July 2021

5 stars. A good text book for yoga teachers. Feels just like I am studying in a yoga school. I wish my TTC had explained all this teaching methodology in detail.For teachers, don't think this book is it. You will have to work very very hard to assimilate all the information in the book.Good luck

Useful for all new yoga teachers

A.R. · 25 September 2022

Recommended

Really excellent !!

M. · 19 May 2013

This book is really well written, packed full of useful information in a format that makes it easily accessible.I've been a yoga practitioner for many years, since becoming a yoga teacher a bit more than a year ago, I've come to realize that I've much more to learn. I agree with another reviewer that this book should be included as a required resource in any yoga teacher training. I am amazed that I've not heard of Mark Stephens until now. After coming across this book on Bolo, I googled him, bought the book & am superbly delighted!As usual, Bolo exceeds my expectations I ordered this Wednesday (standard shipping) it arrived Thursday & I've been pouring through it for a couple of days now. . . . excited at how much more information I have to explore in my own practice & eventually offer my students!

Muito bom este livro.

D.R.d.P. · 30 August 2025

Muito bom este livro.