Yoga Anatomy, Third Edition by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews

With more full-color anatomical illustrations and in-depth information, the third edition of Yoga Anatomy provides you with a deeper understanding of yoga and of the structures and principles underlying each movement whether you are just beginning your journey or have been practicing or teaching for years.

From breathing to standing poses to inversions, see how specific muscles respond to the movements of the joints, how alterations of a pose can change its effect, and how the spine, breathing, and body position are all fundamentally linked.

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Research shows that yoga props can be an essential tool to modify and deepen poses, achieve optimal alignment and comfort, accommodate physical limitations, aid in injury recovery, and facilitate a safe and effective practice.

The Complete Guide to Yoga Props offers over 120 poses with more than 800 variations that use a yoga prop such as a block, strap, bolster, chair, or wall to modify, progress, or otherwise change the pose. Packed with beautiful photos showcasing the pose variations, you’ll learn what to look for in choosing a prop and how to position it to customize a yoga practice for every body and need.

Foundational Yoga Flow is an inspiring, beautifully photographed guide of 90 yoga poses and six sequences that encourage you to embrace the foundations of your hatha yoga practice and connect to your reason for practicing.

The comprehensive collection of 90 poses is segmented into three parts that correspond with the rhythm of the day: awaken (done at sunrise to warm up the body), deepen (done at midday to invigorate and energize), and soften (done at sunset to restore). Each pose is accompanied by expert instruction, with variations to enable you to tailor your yoga practice to your personal needs and abilities. Six sequences showcase the poses in a flowing rhythm.

A Journey Into Yin Yoga by Travis Eliot

Join world-renowned yoga instructor Travis Eliot as he guides you through the practice of yin yoga, a passive approach in which poses are held for a few minutes to target the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine.
Eliot also explains eight breathing techniques and eight meditation practices for improved focus, reduced stress, and enhanced clarity. Ten ready-to-use sequences allow you to target specific goals, including better sleep, spine flexibility, and healthy hips, knees, and shoulders. A Journey Into Yin Yoga presents over 50 yin yoga poses with stunning photos and detailed instruction, along with inspiring quotes, stories, and interviews from celebrities, doctors, and athletes.

Reviews from the experts:
"Travis Eliot's A Journey Into Yin Yoga elevates the science and practice of yin to a new level. Increased information demonstrating the importance of vagus nerve stimulation in controlling inflammation and lowering stress levels makes this a vital book for our times. Whether you are a regular practitioner of yoga, run marathons, do both, or are a couch potato, the information and poses in the book are accessible to you and are a must have for a healthy life!"
—Marilyn A. Solsky, MD, Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, Yin Yoga 50+ is the perfect guide to help mature adults harness the power of yin yoga and experience a more peaceful, balanced life. The long, passive stretches help you release tension, increase flexibility, and improve mobility. And the slow, mindful nature of the practice helps reduce stress and calms your mind, giving you a greater feeling of well-being.

With this full-color book, you’ll discover the benefits of each pose, sequences that help with everything from sore shoulders to improving your golf game, and a daily 15-minute practice to take the stress out of your joints and muscles.

Beth Shaw's YogaFit, Third Edition by Beth Shaw

Written by Beth Shaw, an internationally renowned expert on fitness and yoga, this book presents more than 100 YogaFit poses organized into workout routines that you can use every day. The text includes information on using YogaFit as a training tool for sports and creating personalized routines. The full-color photo sequences and step-by-step instruction make it more accessible than ever!

Join the more than 250,000 trained YogaFit instructors and the millions of people who have already tried Beth Shaw's YogaFit and proved that it works. You'll get results in a few weeks—and benefits that last a lifetime.

Reviews from the experts:
"Beth Shaw's YogaFit strikes the perfect balance for both novice and experienced yogis alike. At the foundation is the notion that YogaFit is for everyone, which resonates with anyone who believes in self-acceptance and inclusivity. For those unaccustomed to yoga, they will soon see that YogaFit is a modern take on an age-old practice for flexibility, strength, and power for the mind, body, and spirit."
—Rod Macdonald, Vice President canfitpro and Editor in Chief of canfitpro magazine

Motivational Yoga by Nancy Gerstein

Yoga teachers have a responsibility to keep classes fresh and challenging to help students discover their potential. Motivational Yoga simplifies that task with 100 easy-to-follow lesson plans that vary in length. The lessons progress from basic yoga asana and pranayama lessons to more advanced material such as mindfulness and meditation.

For ease of planning and organization, each lesson follows a five-part outline: the intention provides the focus for the day's yoga class; the lesson (script) embodies the essence of the day's teaching; the Asanas for Deepening section illustrates the lesson; the Motivation Off the Mat section presents suggestions, homework assignments, and reminders for practicing the yoga teachings outside of the classroom; Teacher Tips and Wise Words offer advice for fine-tuning sequences and proverbs that convey a specific thought or feeling for the lesson. In addition, five full-length workshop lesson plans help you expand your teaching.

Reviews from the experts:
"A must-have for every yoga teacher. As yoga teachers, we are not here to guide movement so much as to inspire healthy living. This book is a yoga toolbox, packed with pearls of wisdom that can be shared with all yoga populations. I have never come across a more comprehensive, yet user-friendly, resource for yoga. Highly recommend to teachers and students alike."
—Jenn Bodnar, Editor in Chief of Yoga Digest

Instructing Hatha Yoga, Third Edition, covers all aspects of confident and sound hatha yoga instruction so that teachers can more consciously help students adapt each asana to best meet their needs. The book highlights issues of importance, including creating a safe and comfortable learning environment, structuring a class, teaching pranayama (breath work), and upholding personal integrity and ethics. Related online videos for this text provide readers with 75 instructional video clips demonstrating yoga poses and their variations. Every person deserves to feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged in their hatha yoga experience.

Adaptive Yoga by Ingrid Yang and Kyle Fahey

Adaptive Yoga empowers yoga teachers, physical therapists, and individuals with disabilities to learn to create an effective and safe yoga practice for chronic health conditions such as low back pain; hip, knee, and rheumatoid arthritis; spinal cord injury; stroke; cerebral palsy; lower limb amputation; Parkinson's disease; and multiple sclerosis. You'll learn how to enter, hold, and exit poses safely and learn why a pose is beneficial for certain conditions. Contraindications, challenge variations, and restorative modifications allow for individualization to meet specific needs so individuals can move with more ease, less pain, and manage anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Reviews from the experts:
"Adaptive Yoga is a well-thought-out introduction to yoga posture variations to help both yoga professionals and health care providers serve wider audiences. The book is an important bridge that will allow many more individuals to safely access the important health benefits of yoga asana practice."
—Matthew J. Taylor, PT, PhD, C-IAYT, National Yoga Safety Expert, Past President of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and Board Member of Accessible Yoga

Want to grow your following and offer something students truly love? Hands-On Yoga Assists gives you a structured, consent-based approach for offering safe touch grounded in anatomy and trauma sensitivity. With 15 foundational assists refined over more than a decade of classroom application, this book gives you the training to be a confident hands-on instructor. Whether you’re teaching group classes or building a private clientele, you’ll learn how to use purposeful touch to better support your students and deepen the asana experience. Become a skilled hands-on instructor today and stand out in a crowded teaching market while growing your client base and your impact.

Rocket Yoga: Your Guide to Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa by David C. Kyle

Rocket® Yoga: Your Guide to Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa guides you through nine activities to prepare you for practice before exploring over 90 poses with detailed instructions and stunning photographs. You'll put the postures to work through six traditional ashtanga series before adding a new dimension to your practice with five Rocket yoga series—each with a targeted focus. With consistent practice, you'll soon reap the rewards of stress relief; improved strength, balance, and flexibility; and increased consciousness.

Yoga for Athletes by Ryanne Cunningham

From the gridiron to the hard court, today's top athletes know the benefits of yoga. Author and instructor Ryanne Cunningham has worked with some of the top names in sports. She's helped keep some of the toughest NFL players on the field, and top endurance athletes run longer and stronger.

Yoga for Athletes is designed for every athlete, from weekend enthusiast to professional. Using demonstrations of the physical poses, breathing, and guided visualization, you'll improve performance, reduce the risk of injury, and maximize training results.

Reviews from the experts:
"I was intimidated by yoga because I felt that I wasn't flexible enough after a major ankle injury. Ryanne taught me about the connections between the mind and body, and her visualization and meditation techniques helped me boost my performance on and off the court. I will continue to practice and use those elements long after my athletic career ends."
—Keifer Sykes, Austin Spurs, NBA Development League

Hatha Yoga: A Comprehensive Guide will help you reap the benefits of your yoga practice. You will discover how each yoga pose affects the inner body and how systematic yoga practice can increase your overall health and well-being. You will also learn the ancient principles of sequencing asanas according to their corresponding chakras (energy centers).

Renowned yoga teacher trainers Ram Jain and Michèle Hauswirth describe how to create safe, fulfilling, and holistic Hatha Yoga practices for different levels of ability and goals. They provide practical descriptions of over 200 asanas, with detailed instructions, alignment cues, contraindications, and suggested modifications. There are ready-to-use sequences of varying lengths that will help you get started or bring your yoga experience to a whole new level.

Yoga for Runners, Second Edition by Christine Felstead

Let Yoga for Runners show you how to incorporate yoga and breathing techniques into your workouts, help you eliminate chronic aches and pains, and keep you running stronger and longer. Each of the yoga poses—selected especially for runners—is described in detail to ensure correct execution and improve your strength, mobility, and flexibility. Thirteen yoga sequences focus on areas of concern such as core stability, increasing mobility of the hip joint, and speeding up the recovery process after a run. Plus, breathing and mindfulness techniques help you become more alert to the signs of a possible injury developing.

Reviews from the experts:
"Yoga for Runners empowers you with information on the very nature of yoga and how it works to achieve muscle balance in runners."
—Beth Agro, iRun Magazine