Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques

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Teaching Yoga is a comprehensive and invaluable guide for both aspiring and seasoned yoga teachers, as well as dedicated students looking to deepen their understanding and refine their practice. Aligned with 100% of the Yoga Alliance teacher training curriculum standards—the leading global authority for yoga accreditation—this book also serves as an ideal core text for yoga teacher training programs.

Blending insights from diverse traditions and perspectives, and enriched with over 150 photos and illustrations, the book explores key aspects of yoga philosophy and history. It offers an accessible overview of classical texts such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and foundational sources on tantra and early hatha yoga. It also provides a concise introduction to the eleven major styles of modern yoga, outlining their origins and what sets each apart.

With in-depth discussions on both traditional and contemporary anatomy and physiology, the book equips readers with the tools to teach 108 yoga postures (asanas), breathing practices (pranayama), and meditation techniques. Practical guidance is also given on setting up a classroom, planning and sequencing classes, and navigating the journey of becoming—and thriving as—a yoga teacher.

Complete with over 200 bibliographic references, a detailed index, and a helpful appendix of professional organizations and resources, Teaching Yoga is a must-have for anyone serious about teaching or studying yoga.