20 Best Books For Yoga Teachers (2023 Update)

Thousands of yoga lovers take teacher training each year with the desire to share what they know with others. many want to make instruction their full-time career, and it is here that most training falls short. this first-of-its-kind guide walks both beginners and established professionals through maximizing their impact as teachers and succeeding financially. while any would-be yoga professional could pick up a business how-to, this resource adapts the visions and values of yoga to the business of business. the authors expand their popular online 90 minutes to change the world,” a nuts-and-bolts yoga business program, with chapters including secrets of successful classes,” deep dive into finances,” and seven ways to generate income from yoga.” the result inspires and coaches everyone from the once-a-week teacher and aspiring teachers to those with their eye on a national, multimedia reach.

The ultimate guide to the yoga profession—at every stage of your teaching career yoga has helped you, and now you want to share what you’ve learned. maybe you’ve just graduated from yoga teacher training, and you’re wondering how to take your next steps. or perhaps you’ve been teaching for a while, but you feel unsure about how to get a studio job, develop a workshop, establish clear boundaries with your students, or level up in your career. wherever you are, the professional yoga teacher’s handbook will help you choose a wise path toward where you want to be. sage rountree mines her decades of experience as a yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and studio owner to offer guidance at every turn: land your first job, and smartly manage your schedule, money, and energyprepare outside the classroom to ensure that each class is a good onekeep pace with changing yoga alliance standards and the expanding world of online teachingreact in real time to students’ needs (and gently teach studio etiquette)figure out whether you want to become a full-time teacher, own a studio, take private clients, lead yoga teacher trainings—or all of the above. throughout, thoughtful prompts encourage you to articulate your principles, vision, and plans. instead of telling you what to teach, this book will guide you to your own answers—first and foremost, by asking: how can my teaching be of greatest service to my students?

A simple guide for yoga teachers is an easy-to-follow, informative book for any new teacher starting out. it is a must-have visual guide that includes poses to learn & master, helps you learn how to create a solid wireframe for all classes, and includes images of poses with in-depth anatomical details of their purpose. you will also learn the top tips for teaching classes outside of the actual sequence, including setting the mood for your classes, what type of music to play, and how to continuously improve as a teacher over time. a simple guide for yoga teachers includes: over 85 poses to create & piece together thousands of yoga classes – images of poses, including the sanskrit name, drishti, alignment cues, and purpose of the pose – sample 60, 75, and 90 minute classes – top tips for creating an authentic, unique class – whether you are a beginner or advanced yoga practitioner, the descriptive poses & knowledge in a simple guide for yoga teachers includes invaluable information for new and old yoga teachers. the information is easy to digest, helping teachers feel more confident in creating classes!

The world of yoga has exploded since the first edition of instructing hatha yoga was published in 2006. millions more enthusiasts worldwide are experiencing the physical benefits and mindful awareness of yoga in gyms and spas, the training rooms of professional sport teams, prisons and hospitals, and even classrooms. with the increasing demand for qualified yoga teachers who can meet the needs of a diverse group of students, this updated edition of instructing hatha yoga could not have come at a better time. featuring detailed instructions on teaching 68 yoga poses and more than 200 photos showing the postures, the text covers all aspects of safe and confident hatha yoga instruction. the second edition is enhanced with the following features: – updated verbal and visual cues to use in teaching each posture – sample children's and prenatal classes – 75 new video clips that demonstrate yoga poses and modifications and instruct on physically assisting and adjusting students – new online teacher resource with self-inquiry questionnaire, class evaluation, chapter review questions, and other printable instructional resources master teacher and author diane ambrosini retains her original emphasis on simple cues for bringing students into proper alignment and deeper mental focus and detailed instructions for making safe and effective hands-on modifications and adjustments of yoga poses. the book highlights issues of importance to even the most experienced instructors, including creating a safe and comfortable learning environment, structuring a class, teaching pranayama (breath work), and handling personal integrity and ethics. developed in line with the new yoga alliance standards and the yoga teachers' registry requirements, instructing hatha yoga is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to becoming a confident and qualified yoga instructor. students and teachers not only will learn how to teach yoga poses, but they will also know how to direct students toward deeper self-awareness to positively affect their lives for years to come.

Create class themes with yoga philosophy, inspirational quotes, and simple concepts to inspire and motivate students experienced yoga instructors sage rountree and alexandra desiato give yoga teachers the tools to find their voice and tap into innate wisdom. the authors offer ready-made, detailed themes to use in classes and provide flexible templates for building a toolkit of themes for future use. teaching yoga beyond the poses offers guidance for both new and experienced teachers starting with a section on voice, authenticity, emulation, phrasing, practice, repetition, and finding inspiration. it continues with a second section that contains fifty-four complete themes that instructors can easily use in their own classes. the final section includes blank templates for instructors to create their own class themes and notes. with a unique angle and practical feel, this workbook will appeal to yoga teachers, teacher trainers, and at-home practitioners who want to move to the next level.

Hatha yoga for teachers and practitioners is a must-read if you want to derive maximum benefits from your yoga practice and master the art of comprehensive sequencing. you will be presented with powerful tools to classify yoga poses and instantly create customized sequences for different levels, themes, and goals. starting from the traditional approach to yoga, you will discover how yoga poses affect the internal body and how systematic yoga sequencing can increase your holistic health and well being. you will also understand the medically-proven benefits of yoga and you will learn the ancient principles of sequencing asanas according to their corresponding chakras (energy centres). esteemed yoga teachers and trainers of more than 2000 yoga teachers, ram jain and kalyani hauswirth-jain describe how to create safe, fulfilling, and holistic hatha yoga practices. ram and kalyani provide you with practical descriptions of over 200 asanas, with their respective instructions, alignment cues, contraindications, and modifications – which will bring your yoga classes and practice to a whole new level.

Nominated for the 2007 anne izard storytellers' choice award! this classic teaching yoga to children's guide by renowned storyteller and yoga teacher sydney solis gathers the innovative exercises, songs and most of all stories that make up storytime yoga. storytime yoga seeks to enlighten young minds with the magic of yoga while recounting some of the world's most delightful, instructive stories in a way that encourages literacy and vibrant physical health. designed for parents, teachers and anyone interested in working with kids from pre-k through 6th grade, it is packed with inspired and yet practical information. here you'll find classical hatha yoga poses used as gestural illustrations of a serious of specially rewritten "teaching stores," about the importance of love, generosity, peace and friendship. there are captivating tales ranging from the rabbit in the moon (india) to the magic pear tree (china) and the shipwrecked sailor (egypt) along with many more. the product of hundreds of hours of in-class work by solis, storytime yoga is a worthy addition to the library of anyone interested in bringing the radiant health of yoga and storytelling to the youth of the world.

From the creator of the best-selling the language of yin comes the yang-the inspired yoga teacher – if you are a new or experienced yoga teacher of any discipline and find yourself asking what to teach today, the inspired yoga teacher will answer that question. brimming with themes, ideas, scripts, sequences, philosophy, poetry and quotes, the inspired yoga teacher is a toolbox that will uplift your teaching and breathe new life into your classes. on days when you are busy, the book serves as a shot of inspiration and can be used as a basis for deeper inquiry and planning during times of exploration. – used on yoga teacher trainings world wide – become an effective yoga teacher – using the most well-loved themes, the book guides you on how to plan a class that comes directly from your heart. – start your class with opening themes and words, set foundations, and explore starting postures. – flesh out your class with themed salutations, flows, focussed poses, and different styles of yoga. – finish your classes with heartfelt endings, savasana, and final words. – theme with ease – one minute themes – giving dharma talks-explore teaching beyond the poses with purpose – theme with the elements-earth, water, fire, space and ether – theme with the chakras-from earth to heaven explore practical and heartfelt yoga philosophy and practices. – theme with the vayus-delve deeper into your subtle body with an examination of the winds or little pranas that reside within. – theme using inspiring deities-fall in love with cheeky monkeys, heartfelt warriors and compassionate caretakers. – the yoga sutras of patanjali-making the sutras accessible and easy to understand and teach in the yoga class – the bhagavad gita-reference to this age-old classic through stories and quotes – theme with the yamas and niyamas-examine and teach the moral and ethical guidelines that make up part of the code laid down by ancient sages. – yoga sequencing – yoga philosophy – practices and yoga sequences – the practices are illustrated in a straightforward and easy to use format and cover various yoga styles. – detailed teaching notes accompany each class. – vinyasa flow – hatha yoga – chair yoga – myofascial release – restorative yoga – yoga nidra – yoga sequencing – this practical and accessible treasure chest is for the professional teacher who wants to explore sharing what it means to teach yoga beyond the body and who loves yoga beyond asana. – if you are a yoga teacher or student, this book will be a lifelong guide and companion on your path.

I wish i knew then what i know now. famous last words. seven years invested, saddled with a ton of debt, and loads of personal stress, with sadness, i closed my failing yoga studio at the end of 2015. but i found light at the end of the tunnel. i turned around a disastrous situation from all the lessons learned. now i pass my knowledge on to you. save thousands of dollars, jump ahead of your competition, and thoroughly understand the business of yoga before you begin. every bit of business knowledge, i acquired over the past decade, is in this book. i have spared nothing so you can excel. from the best marketing strategies, to building a solid client base, and an unbreakable reputation, you will get to appreciate teaching yoga instead of getting caught up in the trial and error of the first years in business. sit back, grab a cup of tea, and get cracking! your business is not going to start all by itself you know. who knew starting a business could be this much fun? preface introduction: if i knew then, what i know now chapter one: your yoga teacher training program chapter two: you are not a monk, unless you are one chapter three: hey dharma? what's your karma? chapter four: building a reputation chapter five: marketing your way to success chapter six: your business model chapter seven: financial intelligence chapter eight: opening & running a successful yoga studio chapter nine: balancing work & the rest of your life epilogue

Yoga sequencing: designing transformative yoga classes presents the essential principles and methods for planning and sequencing yoga classes. addressing one of the most popular topics in the yoga profession, this book offers sixty-seven model sequences of yoga poses (asanas) that cover the broad range of yoga student experience, including multiple sequences for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students; yoga for kids, teens, women across the life cycle, and seniors; classes to relieve depression and anxiety; and sequences for each of the major chakras and ayurvedic constitutions. each sequence provides guidance for teaching the different breathing (pranayama) and meditation techniques that give yoga its transformative power. enhanced with over 2,000 instructional photos and an elaborate guide to the constituent elements of over 150 yoga asanas, the book draws equally from ancient yoga philosophy and contemporary insights into functional anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesiology. the nuanced interrelationships among asanas within and between the seven asana families are explored and the anatomy of opening and stabilizing each pose is explained for sequences designed around specific needs and intentions. a comprehensive appendix includes a glossary of yoga-related terms, an alphabetical asana index with thumbnail photographs of each asana, a class planning worksheet, representative sequences from several popular styles of hatha yoga, and a list of resources for further exploring sequencing and the larger practice of teaching yoga.

Iyengar developed a form of yoga that focuses on developing strength, endurance, correct body alignment, as well as flexibility and relaxation. the iyengar method integrates philosophy, spirituality, and the practice of yoga into everyday living. in the tree of yoga, iyengar offers his thoughts on many practical and philosophical subjects including family life, love and sexuality, health and the healing arts, meditation, death, and patañjali's yoga sutras. this new edition features a foreword by patricia walden, a leading american teacher of the iyengar style.

Drawing on decades of experience, donna farhi offers the first book to set professional standards for yoga teachers considered the “teacher of teachers,” donna farhi has led international yoga retreats and trained yoga instructors around the world for over thirty years. in teaching yoga, she shares the knowledge she’s gained from her decades of experience, exploring with depth and compassion a variety of practical and philosophical topics such as: – the student-teacher relationship and how to create healthy boundaries – how to create physical and emotional safety for the student – reasonable class sizes and how much they should cost – how to conduct the business of teaching while upholding the integrity of yoga as a philosophy, a science, and an art filled with personal anecdotes and illustrations, teaching yoga is an essential resource for current or aspiring yoga instructors with questions about creating a safe, empowering space for themselves and their students.

In yoga teacher training you are taught how to teach the yoga poses but not necessarily much about the art of teaching. or perhaps i should say the heart of teaching-how to show up as a human being with all of your gifts, passions, fears and insecurities and teach the best class you can. whether a total newbie to teaching or a seasoned veteran, the 12 principles for teaching people, not poses are pillars to support you in being a truly remarkable yoga teacher. 1. be yourself. 2. practice. 3. show your vulnerability and your expertise. 4. teach from your own experience. 5. if you don't know, say you don't know. 6. stay in your body. 7. don't take it all so seriously. 8. remember that your students are people. 9. learn anatomy. 10. plan enough so that you can be spontaneous. 11. remember who and what supports you. don't try to please everyone. with a chapter dedicated to each principle, stories from jay's fourteen years of experience as a yoga teacher, teaching tips and questions for you to reflect upon about your own experience as a teacher, this book helps you to find the truth of your own teaching. in turn, you become the most confident, real and inspiring yoga teacher you can be.

Lucas rockwood's first yoga instructor told him it was impossible to earn a decent living teaching yoga. he was wrong. this $37 billion industry is growing at 10 percent annually. for savvy, business-minded teachers, there are more opportunities than hours in the day, offering the potential for a life of financial freedom and stability. traditionally, yoga studio owners served as gatekeepers for teachers' business opportunities. but today, independent teachers can choose where to live, when to work, and how much they earn.  yoga business mastery is a practical guide to the business side of teaching yoga. you'll learn the mindset, positioning, sales, pricing, and packaging strategies needed to launch or expand your career. if you're serious about turning your passion into a sustainable lifestyle, this book offers insider knowledge that will increase both your income and your impact.

The yoga sutra is the great motherbook of all the yoga works ever written; it was composed by the indian master patanjali some 2,000 years ago. the sanskrit text is written in 210 brief, cryptic verses whose meaning has long ago sunk into darkness; the many, confusing modern attempts to explain them bear little resemblance to each other, which is just a sign of how difficult this priceless little book can be. geshe michael roach is an honors graduate of princeton university and the first westerner in the 600-year history of sera mey tibetan monastery to be awarded the degree of geshe, or master of buddhism. he is known for his business bestseller, the diamond cutter: the buddha on managing your business & your life. using a database of almost half a million pages of ancient asian literature, geshe michael has produced a fresh, clear, and immediately usable translation of the yoga sutra in the form of a wonderful novel about a young tibetan woman who uses the wisdom to transform the corrupt world around her into a paradise on earth. how yoga works has been acclaimed as a must-read for anyone who does yoga and who wants to know what the yoga sutra really says. it is an especially popular reading for yoga teacher training courses throughout the world, and as a personal daily guide for spiritual inspiration.

A unique hands-free, eye-level, step by step guide beginner and intermediate programs full range of sequences breathing exercises meditation techniques modified programs for those less able

A unique hands-free, eye-level, step by step guide beginner and intermediate programs full range of sequences breathing exercises meditation techniques modified programs for those less able

Mark kan, one of the uk's leading yoga teachers, demonstrates how this ancient practice will show you the way to radiant health, mind control and peace within one's self and with nature. this practical guide takes you through the practices of asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), shatkarma (cleansing techniques), mudra (seals), bandha (locks) and meditation, as they were originally conceived. it explains the true purpose of yoga: to purify and prepare the body for the mastery of the mind and help you understand the nature of the self, through the awakening of the vital energies: the pranas, the chakras and kundalini shakti.

This illustrated handbook attempts to reconcile the quantitative, objective observations of western medicine with the qualitative, subjective observations of eastern yoga.

This illustrated handbook attempts to reconcile the quantitative, objective observations of western medicine with the qualitative, subjective observations of eastern yoga.