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Review
—Yoga Teacher Magazine
“Mark Stephens has made another enormous contribution to the field of yoga teaching. This book is a deep well that will nourish aspiring as well as seasoned yoga teachers and students. It provides a wealth of practical techniques and invaluable insights, filling a vast gap in the yoga literature. I highly recommend using it as a resource.”
—Ganga White, codirector of White Lotus Foundation and author of Yoga Beyond Belief
“Yoga Sequencing is a great service to the yoga community as it covers the power of sequencing that all teachers can benefit from, as intelligent sequencing is the embodiment of the elegant design and unfolding of nature which Stephens understands and loves.”
—Shiva Rea, founder of Prana Vinyasa Yoga
“Yoga Sequencing is going to be very helpful to a lot of people, both teachers and students alike. Sequencing is an art. It is one of the most interesting and most important elements in class and practice in terms of safety, creative class design, and effectiveness. It plays a pivotal role in terms of orchestrating the kind of experience the practitioner will have. Ultimately you learn to be sequenced from within, but familiarizing yourself with the strategies in this book will go a long way toward promoting that end.”
—Erich Schiffmann, author of Moving into Stillness
“A comprehensive, timely, and much-needed work on the important art of sequencing. Mark’s well-researched and systematically laid-out book is certain to become an instant classic and a reliable resource for all teachers of yoga asana, both beginning and experienced. It is essential reading for any teacher training program that wishes to be considered state-of-the art.”
—Leslie Kaminoff, yoga educator for thirty-three years and coauthor of Yoga Anatomy
"Mark Stephens, a master teacher of teachers, has given us a wise, practical guide that should be in every yoga maven's library."
—Sally Kempton, author of Meditation for the Love of It
"Moving from philosophy and principles to methodology and technique, Yoga Sequencing gives yoga teachers and students alike a rich resource for designing wide-ranging classes for different intentions, needs, and aspirations."
—Stephen Cope, director of the Kripalu Center and author of The Wisdom of Yoga
“Yoga Sequencingaddresses fundamental questions that yoga teachers face in designing classes. While making clear that the ultimate source of guidance comes from one’s own yoga experience, Stephens untangles the interrelations of yoga postures and provides insightful mapping principles for linking them into effective classes. This unique, practical book empowers yoga teachers to be their best in working with a diverse array of students.”
—Joel Kramer, coauthor with Diana Alstad of The Guru Papers
“A contemporary yoga classic. As a yoga educator and teacher trainer, the deficiencies I see in trainings nationally and worldwide are largely one of substance. There’s no lack of heart and spirit in the field, but there is a notable lack of depth and educational content. This text should be required reading in all yoga teacher training schools and by all serious practitioners. Needless to say, Stephens is driven by an intense passion to enrich the transmission between teacher and student with new clarity and a three-dimensional understanding of the yoga body that is unequalled. Thank you Mark.”
—James Bailey, LAc, E-RYT 500, health educator
“A thoughtful, detailed, and unique treatment of the art of sequencing and the power held within each living expression of this practice of yoga.”
—Janet Stone, yoga teacher, Yoga Tree, San Francisco
“Mark Stephens provides a comprehensive map for the creative exploration and construction of yoga classes that cover a breadth and depth of options. This meticulous matrix will certainly advance any yoga teacher’s service to their students’ practice.”
—Jill Miller, creator of Yoga Tune Up®
About the Author
With a rich background in Ashtanga Vinyasa, Iyengar, Vinyasa Flow, Tantra, and Yoga Therapy, Mark brings an eclectic perspective to the practice that's all about making yoga more accessible, sustainable, and deeply transformational. Practicing yoga since 1991 and teaching yoga since 1996 Mark has trained thousands of yoga teachers worldwide. Learn more at markstephensyoga DOT com.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure Trove
Whether you teach yoga or simply practice it, this book is a goldmine of information. From the beginning principles of class construction in the opening chapters to the sample sequences of popular Hatha yoga practices that conclude the book, Mr. Stephens provides a detailed and comprehensive look into effective ordering of asanas. For example, if the goal of the class is to focus on deep back bends, the author recommends preparing students for the necessary flexibility with poses that emphasize stretching the hip flexors, chest, and abdominal muscles. He discourages intensive core work immediately prior to deep back bends because the tightened muscles inhibit elongation and extension of the spine. After the work with back bends, he proposes gentle twisting motions or core exercises to release any tension in the spine.This book is full of suggestions for sequences covering the range of students: children, seniors, pregnant women, beginners, intermediates, and advanced. There are sequences emphasizing the main asana families—back bends, hip openers, forward bends, inversions, arm balances, twisting, and standing balances—as well as those for relaxation and balancing the chakras and doshas. And if you prefer to put together your own practice, the author includes a wonderful section on the constituent elements of 115 asanas, outlining areas that need to be flexible, areas that need to be stable, which asanas provide good preparation for the pose, which are appropriate follow-ups, and what the effective counterposes are.As if all that isn’t enough, the author includes sections on the various forms of Sun Salutation, effective cueing and teacher interaction, and a glossary of anatomical and yoga terms.In all, this is a thorough and informative resource that will enhance the effectiveness of your classes and practice.
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for yoga teachers...
I highly recommend the two Mark Stephens books I've read -About me: I teach dance and theater but I'm not a professional yoga teacher; however, I've read a lot of yoga literature to supplement my personal yoga practice and I'll occasionally incorporate yoga principles into my theater classes....When I first saw this book on pre-sale on Bolo, I had to debate whether or not it was for me (since, again, I'm not a yoga professional). I finally decided that my love for Mark Stephens' last book was enough persuasion to buy this one.About the book: This book has already informed my personal practice and, I know the next time I teach my theater class I will incorporate some of Stephens' principles (specifically the differences between asanas for stimulation and those for relaxation). He not only touches on the traditional approaches to yoga sequencing and how a teacher can adjust a practice to a wide variety of students, but he also addresses specific practices to the gunas, chakra specific practices, age specific practices and principles on how to create your own structured classes (peaks or summit asanas, with preliminary and counterstretch asanas).I would usually let my personal practice evolve with how my body "informed" me - I would basically do what felt good. This is apparently not a bad way to practice, but I found that sometimes I'd start stretching late at night and I would wake myself up.With this book I feel as though I can create a plan... I've already started constructing sequences for my different needs throughout the day - a wake-up sequence, a pre-show sequence, a post-workout sequence, a nighttime sequence...I think the book requires at least a little bit of pre-existing knowledge about yoga (or the desire to learn more) - it is definitely geared towards yoga teachers and addresses issues unique to their industry - but as a simple yoga enthusiast who has read Light on Yoga, the Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita and others, this met and exceeded my expectations to fulfill my own personal sequencing needs.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Boom to Help Create Your Perfect Sequence.
A perfect book for the yoga instructor. Great pbotos and information to help create the yoga moves flow you imagine. I love this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Rich resource
I have purchased this book for my studies (500RYT) in yoga. It's an awesome book on the art of sequencing. The book is systematically laid-out; for an example, from identifying Preparatory Asanas like what needs to be opened, to stabilized and counter poses. The author covers from beginners level to advance levels in their sequencing. Sequencing for special conditions of Women (menstrual, pregnancy, menopause, Bone health and sequencing for seniors. It also covers Chakra Sequences, Ayurvedic and more!! Excellent and well written book! Photos of sequences doesn't get better than this! This is essential for any teacher training program for sure. So happy my yoga school required this book! Excellent choice!
4.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully written and very informative book.
When I re-started teaching yoga I realized I wanted to get a better grasp on sequencing. This book, and the The Mark Stephens Yoga Sequencing Deck that goes with it, were incredibly helpful and I can see that as my knowledge grows so will my understanding of the concepts. There is a lot of useful information here and I'm glad to have it!I would appreciate a bit of simplicity in some places, and as a writer and teacher myself I know that we have to constantly balance the information we give between the needs of beginners and more advanced students. A beautifully written and very informative book. Thanks for writing it!
Indispensable et incontournable.
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.
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
Recommended
Really excellent !!
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.
Muito bom este livro.
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
—Yoga Teacher Magazine
“Mark Stephens has made another enormous contribution to the field of yoga teaching. This book is a deep well that will nourish aspiring as well as seasoned yoga teachers and students. It provides a wealth of practical techniques and invaluable insights, filling a vast gap in the yoga literature. I highly recommend using it as a resource.”
—Ganga White, codirector of White Lotus Foundation and author of Yoga Beyond Belief
“Yoga Sequencing is a great service to the yoga community as it covers the power of sequencing that all teachers can benefit from, as intelligent sequencing is the embodiment of the elegant design and unfolding of nature which Stephens understands and loves.”
—Shiva Rea, founder of Prana Vinyasa Yoga
“Yoga Sequencing is going to be very helpful to a lot of people, both teachers and students alike. Sequencing is an art. It is one of the most interesting and most important elements in class and practice in terms of safety, creative class design, and effectiveness. It plays a pivotal role in terms of orchestrating the kind of experience the practitioner will have. Ultimately you learn to be sequenced from within, but familiarizing yourself with the strategies in this book will go a long way toward promoting that end.”
—Erich Schiffmann, author of Moving into Stillness
“A comprehensive, timely, and much-needed work on the important art of sequencing. Mark’s well-researched and systematically laid-out book is certain to become an instant classic and a reliable resource for all teachers of yoga asana, both beginning and experienced. It is essential reading for any teacher training program that wishes to be considered state-of-the art.”
—Leslie Kaminoff, yoga educator for thirty-three years and coauthor of Yoga Anatomy
"Mark Stephens, a master teacher of teachers, has given us a wise, practical guide that should be in every yoga maven's library."
—Sally Kempton, author of Meditation for the Love of It
"Moving from philosophy and principles to methodology and technique, Yoga Sequencing gives yoga teachers and students alike a rich resource for designing wide-ranging classes for different intentions, needs, and aspirations."
—Stephen Cope, director of the Kripalu Center and author of The Wisdom of Yoga
“Yoga Sequencingaddresses fundamental questions that yoga teachers face in designing classes. While making clear that the ultimate source of guidance comes from one’s own yoga experience, Stephens untangles the interrelations of yoga postures and provides insightful mapping principles for linking them into effective classes. This unique, practical book empowers yoga teachers to be their best in working with a diverse array of students.”
—Joel Kramer, coauthor with Diana Alstad of The Guru Papers
“A contemporary yoga classic. As a yoga educator and teacher trainer, the deficiencies I see in trainings nationally and worldwide are largely one of substance. There’s no lack of heart and spirit in the field, but there is a notable lack of depth and educational content. This text should be required reading in all yoga teacher training schools and by all serious practitioners. Needless to say, Stephens is driven by an intense passion to enrich the transmission between teacher and student with new clarity and a three-dimensional understanding of the yoga body that is unequalled. Thank you Mark.”
—James Bailey, LAc, E-RYT 500, health educator
“A thoughtful, detailed, and unique treatment of the art of sequencing and the power held within each living expression of this practice of yoga.”
—Janet Stone, yoga teacher, Yoga Tree, San Francisco
“Mark Stephens provides a comprehensive map for the creative exploration and construction of yoga classes that cover a breadth and depth of options. This meticulous matrix will certainly advance any yoga teacher’s service to their students’ practice.”
—Jill Miller, creator of Yoga Tune Up®
About the Author
With a rich background in Ashtanga Vinyasa, Iyengar, Vinyasa Flow, Tantra, and Yoga Therapy, Mark brings an eclectic perspective to the practice that's all about making yoga more accessible, sustainable, and deeply transformational. Practicing yoga since 1991 and teaching yoga since 1996 Mark has trained thousands of yoga teachers worldwide. Learn more at markstephensyoga DOT com.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure Trove
Whether you teach yoga or simply practice it, this book is a goldmine of information. From the beginning principles of class construction in the opening chapters to the sample sequences of popular Hatha yoga practices that conclude the book, Mr. Stephens provides a detailed and comprehensive look into effective ordering of asanas. For example, if the goal of the class is to focus on deep back bends, the author recommends preparing students for the necessary flexibility with poses that emphasize stretching the hip flexors, chest, and abdominal muscles. He discourages intensive core work immediately prior to deep back bends because the tightened muscles inhibit elongation and extension of the spine. After the work with back bends, he proposes gentle twisting motions or core exercises to release any tension in the spine.This book is full of suggestions for sequences covering the range of students: children, seniors, pregnant women, beginners, intermediates, and advanced. There are sequences emphasizing the main asana families—back bends, hip openers, forward bends, inversions, arm balances, twisting, and standing balances—as well as those for relaxation and balancing the chakras and doshas. And if you prefer to put together your own practice, the author includes a wonderful section on the constituent elements of 115 asanas, outlining areas that need to be flexible, areas that need to be stable, which asanas provide good preparation for the pose, which are appropriate follow-ups, and what the effective counterposes are.As if all that isn’t enough, the author includes sections on the various forms of Sun Salutation, effective cueing and teacher interaction, and a glossary of anatomical and yoga terms.In all, this is a thorough and informative resource that will enhance the effectiveness of your classes and practice.
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for yoga teachers...
I highly recommend the two Mark Stephens books I've read -About me: I teach dance and theater but I'm not a professional yoga teacher; however, I've read a lot of yoga literature to supplement my personal yoga practice and I'll occasionally incorporate yoga principles into my theater classes....When I first saw this book on pre-sale on Bolo, I had to debate whether or not it was for me (since, again, I'm not a yoga professional). I finally decided that my love for Mark Stephens' last book was enough persuasion to buy this one.About the book: This book has already informed my personal practice and, I know the next time I teach my theater class I will incorporate some of Stephens' principles (specifically the differences between asanas for stimulation and those for relaxation). He not only touches on the traditional approaches to yoga sequencing and how a teacher can adjust a practice to a wide variety of students, but he also addresses specific practices to the gunas, chakra specific practices, age specific practices and principles on how to create your own structured classes (peaks or summit asanas, with preliminary and counterstretch asanas).I would usually let my personal practice evolve with how my body "informed" me - I would basically do what felt good. This is apparently not a bad way to practice, but I found that sometimes I'd start stretching late at night and I would wake myself up.With this book I feel as though I can create a plan... I've already started constructing sequences for my different needs throughout the day - a wake-up sequence, a pre-show sequence, a post-workout sequence, a nighttime sequence...I think the book requires at least a little bit of pre-existing knowledge about yoga (or the desire to learn more) - it is definitely geared towards yoga teachers and addresses issues unique to their industry - but as a simple yoga enthusiast who has read Light on Yoga, the Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita and others, this met and exceeded my expectations to fulfill my own personal sequencing needs.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Boom to Help Create Your Perfect Sequence.
A perfect book for the yoga instructor. Great pbotos and information to help create the yoga moves flow you imagine. I love this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Rich resource
I have purchased this book for my studies (500RYT) in yoga. It's an awesome book on the art of sequencing. The book is systematically laid-out; for an example, from identifying Preparatory Asanas like what needs to be opened, to stabilized and counter poses. The author covers from beginners level to advance levels in their sequencing. Sequencing for special conditions of Women (menstrual, pregnancy, menopause, Bone health and sequencing for seniors. It also covers Chakra Sequences, Ayurvedic and more!! Excellent and well written book! Photos of sequences doesn't get better than this! This is essential for any teacher training program for sure. So happy my yoga school required this book! Excellent choice!
4.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully written and very informative book.
When I re-started teaching yoga I realized I wanted to get a better grasp on sequencing. This book, and the The Mark Stephens Yoga Sequencing Deck that goes with it, were incredibly helpful and I can see that as my knowledge grows so will my understanding of the concepts. There is a lot of useful information here and I'm glad to have it!I would appreciate a bit of simplicity in some places, and as a writer and teacher myself I know that we have to constantly balance the information we give between the needs of beginners and more advanced students. A beautifully written and very informative book. Thanks for writing it!
Indispensable et incontournable.
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.
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
Recommended
Really excellent !!
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.
Muito bom este livro.
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