A must for every practicing yogi
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Todd Geiser has developed a modern Raja Vinyasa yoga practice of intelligence that rivals the intelligence of our body. I am grateful to be able to practice in a Yogastha Sadhana authorized Shala and this book is a constant reference for my daily practice. The contemplations and meditations offered here (and in the Shala) are very enlightening.
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In her delightfully accessible and non-judgmental style, Rebecca makes a yogi out of each and every reader. She teaches us how this ancient practice can help to make our fast-paced, technology-infused lives simpler and more enjoyable.  The beautiful part of Rebecca's take on yoga is that there is not just a single path but multiple paths. There is room for everyone as we all do our OM thing mindfully. She encourages each reader, each yogi to be thoughtful about their path.  For me, as a long-practicing yogi, this book gave me lots of food for thought about my own life and my own practice.  Admittedly, I have dog-eared many pages of this gem of a book!
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I wouldn't learn Ashtanga from this book, but I wouldn't want to practice it without this book. It contains modifications and advice on the primary and intermediate series, as well as finishing postures. It's excellently photographed and lies flat, which is very helpful. I take Mysore classes and like to read about new positions to get another perspective on them, and extra pointers as a refresher. Highly, highly recommended.

Ashtanga really has to be learned from another person, I think, since it's very intimidating and you do not want to hurt yourself. Swenson emphasizes safety and doing things at the right pace, which is what I think any teacher worth learning from would say. Enjoy your practice!
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Julie has done a wonderful job of introducing Yoga Nidra to practitioners of all levels from beginners to masters.  This amazing relaxation technique is sorely needed in today's stressful world.  The audio downloads that accompany the book are worth the price of admission by themselves.
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A MUST HAVE!!  Attention fellow yogis...If you practice any version of yoga, particularly in a heated room, you have to get this towel.  The material is softer than other towels I have used and much more absorbent.  It also is the perfect length and stays in place.  I love the color and it washes nicely.  I am getting a second since I practice multiple times a week.
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Rebecca is a teacher for EVERY one, every body, every person. No matter who you are, yogi or not, Rebecca's style, approach, and insight will touch YOU. In the yoga studio, Rebecca has been among the elite in my personal practice. In her writing, it's as if she's with me. She lays it out simply, frankly, and hilariously. Trust me. READ THIS BOOK.
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I just completed this practice this morning.  This is my first dvd featuring Gurutej and I must say,  it is a lovely practice.  Gurutej instructs live, in an outdoor setting with 3 students.  She begins with a detailed description of the chakras and how the body and mind is effected when one is out of alignment.  The dvd is chaptered so that you could work with a particular chakra,  however the exercises flow so well together that I see myself  always committing to the entire hour.  Having done Kundalini chakra practices taught by Raviana and Maya Fiennes,  I will say that this practice is a bit less polished.  There is no fancy studio or constant soundtrack.  That being said,  I rather liked the bare-bones feeling of this dvd and felt that the kriyas really made an impact on me.  Some of the exercises were challenging,  but most were able to be modified. I will definitely purchase more of her dvds.  A mat or soft blanket is all that you need.  Sat nam.
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Yoga for Beginners With Over 100 Yoga Poses by Andrew Z. Maitland is a wonderful book for both new yoga practitioners and ones who have been doing Yoga for years. This Yoga book provides background information on Yoga as well as instructions on how to utilize Yoga in your everyday life. Yoga can help with so many different physical and mental ailments as well as just providing a great way to center and ground yourself every morning and evening.
I am a daily practitioner of Yoga because it helps with my back and neck pain. It also helps me to feel more relaxed and centered throughout the day. I am noticeably more stressed and tense when I neglect my daily yoga routine. And definitely in a lot more pain.
This book not only gives a brief history of Yoga but it also has a great chapter full of information on the many benefits of doing Yoga on a regular basis like increased flexibility, improved balance and control, and stronger muscles (especially core muscles).
With 100 Yoga poses both with photos and descriptions of pose and it's benefits, this is a great reference for anyone who practices Yoga but it is also a great beginner's book because of the order in which the poses are introduced (easier to more difficult). I highly recommend this book for ANYONE who is interested in Yoga whether novice or expert. Namaste.
 I was offered this item for free or at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review based on my own personal experience with the product, which this is.
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I absolutely love my yoga fan.  As a teacher and student, this book is an excellent guide for sequencing and for referencing any pose.  I love how the fan is grouped and broken down into seven sections, which offers an easy and flexible sequence to follow. The sections are even color coded to match the postures with the chakras! I never leave home without this book. At any time, I can flip it open for a quick reference. It's also a great companion when traveling - it's small and easy to pack as a guide for my personal practice!
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I've been practicing yoga for twenty years... I've practiced in many different lineages of yoga, predominantly Iyengar, Sivananda, Ashtanga and more recently Yin..... And while each yoga has its benefits, it is LIFEYOGA that has literally connected all the dots for me. As a hypnotherapist I work in the mind - the subconscious mind - and, through my yoga practice, I have come to know the body as that which speaks for the subconscious mind through the nervous system and the deeper intentions of the Soul. In my work I connect to the Soul level of information through meditation, grounded embodiment and intuitive awareness.... Lynne does it through the body via LIFEYOGA... She has put it all together in this beautiful Manifesto of Insideout Transformation.

Change truly can only happen from within. We can shift things around on the outside to make us feel better, but we only achieve radical, permanent change and transformation when we start from this deep inside place - we all have it, but we don't all know how to connect to it. Connecting to this depth is connecting to your life force in a way that will allow the nervous system to remain calm. Too many times have I come out of a yoga practice feeling all fired up and anxious, feeling more disconnected and scattered than embodied and grounded... never does that happen in one of Lynnes classes... instead I track with my nervous system, I connect with my soul and my body gets worked and aligned from the inside out - which is the only way it really can be worked.

Lynne has a way of teaching Yoga that is unique and necessary. Without it we are forcing change that cannot stick. Its like trying to keep a fire stoked without a flame. When you practice yoga with Lynne, you learn how to light the flame of transformation from the depth of your Soul within your body. This book is an important piece of work, one that is beautifully written in a way that can be accessed by anyone from any level. She's written about deeply complex topics, sometimes esoteric, other times scientific, always real and raw, always grounded and accessible. This is a book to practice with, to take to bed and to read again and again.

If you are a beginner you will get a LOT out of it, and you will grow into it over the years. If you are an intermediate to advanced practitioner of yoga you will get a greatly neglected dimension of yoga attended to through applying the knowledge gleaned from this work. I would give it more than five stars if there was that option. Lynne is a true trailblazer... and one thing the world needs now more than anything, is trailblazers. If you're a yogi, you need to get this book... and even if you're not, you are one of the many humans being in our world and you still need to read this book ;-)
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A beautifully written offering from a wonderful yoga teacher who never fails to disappoint. This book should be on every yoga teacher's shelf! Wonderful yogic references and a host of  meditation practices to share with others or keep to yourself. I love the section of living yoga as an offering throughout the year in tune with the cycle and rhythms of the sun and moon. Amazing!
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Excuses be gone! With this book, you can enjoy your yoga practice any where at any time. Daniela Simina provides photos and detailed instructions for each pose. If you think chair yoga is only for those with limited mobility, think again. There are poses for practices at any level. If I am traveling or can't get to my favorite yoga class, this book is a great tool. I also bought a copy for my 75 year old mother who has never done yoga. The instructions are simple, and she has found poses which have helped improve her mobility.
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this dvd has become the basis for my daily yoga practice
the best thing about it is the various options David gives for doing the poses , allowing people at different levels to benefit .
another good thing is the constant advice given to listen to your own body and what it can do , rather than aspiring to some imagined level or what is seen on the dvd .
many people could understandably find the level demonstrated by David overwhelming , or get lost in futile comparisons between themselves and what they see , but I find the way he teaches inspiring rather than depressing .
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This is a great book to help anyone practicing asanas or/and taking a yoga teacher training program. The book is organized by body systems and types of asana poses. It also has 4 indexes in the back - by Sanskrit pose, English poses, joints in the body and muscles. The included pictures/diagrams help the reader visualize the corresponding anatomy.
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Rebecca does a great job of breaking down the massive amount of information there is about yoga and helps the curious yogi to understand the roots of yoga. Often times a new yoga student will ask for recommendations of where to start reading- this is my new go to. Rebecca shares "Just enough" to get you wanting to learn more without feeling overwhelmed by "Where to start". Well done RP.
Peace and blessings
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Love how the binder lays flat, I can set the book down while I'm practicing the pose. I learned so much about yoga from this book (have had it for maybe a year).
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I am in debt with Swmai Satyananda Saraswati.  I have been practicing Yoga for 20 years.  This book and other books written by the same master help me to reach a new level.  I would recommend the book to all serious Yoga practitioners.