Teaching Yoga by Mark Stephens

Teaching Yoga by Mark Stephens

The bestselling guide for yoga teachers and trainers, revised and updated-a comprehensive Yoga Alliance-aligned manual of asanas, breathing techniques, yogic foundations, and more.

Revised and updated, Teaching Yoga by yoga expert Mark Stephens is one of the most popular resources for new and experienced teachers, and has been a trusted guide since its publication in 2010.

This classic resource covers fundamental topics of yoga history and philosophy, as well as each of the 11 major styles of contemporary yoga. There is also practical advice for every stage of the teaching process, including tools for teaching 108 yoga poses (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation.

The 2nd edition-adapted to meet the needs of the modern yoga teacher-features:

• Updated sections on yoga history and philosophy
• Discussions of trauma-sensitive yoga
• Coverage of cultural appropriation, racism, and sexism in yoga
• An inclusive approach that expands beyond the traditional vinyasa flow style
• New photos and illustrations
• 1-page summaries after each chapter
• An extended list of references for further learning

Developed to meet 100% of the teacher training curriculum standards set by Yoga Alliance, the world's leading registry and accreditation source for yoga teachers and schools, Teaching Yoga is ideal for use as a core textbook in yoga teacher training programs.

Mark Stephens began practicing yoga in 1991 and finished his initial yoga teacher training in 1995. He began teaching yoga in 1996. In 1997, he started Yoga Within Foundation, which has now grown to serve over 300 treatment centers, schools, hospitals, jails, and other settings across North America by developing yoga programs and training yoga teachers. In 2000, he was honored with Yoga Journal's inaugural Annual Karma Yoga Award for his charitable work. Stephens has developed and directed two yoga studios in Los Angeles: L.A. Yoga and L.A. Yoga and L.A. Yoga and L.A. Yoga She has taught seminars and retreats all over the world, including outdoor adventure retreats that include sea kayaking, trekking, skiing, and rock climbing. In 2004, he returned to his hometown of Santa Cruz to teach classes, workshops, and teacher trainings at Santa Cruz Yoga.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781623178802
ISBN 10	1623178800
Title	Teaching Yoga
Author	Mark Stephens
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Year published	2024-04-02
Number of pages	400
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.