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Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques , Stephens, Mark , paperback
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
ISBN-10
1556438850
ISBN-13
9781556438851
eBay Product ID (ePID)
78360696
Product Key Features
Book Title
Teaching Yoga : Essential Foundations and Techniques
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Mind & Body, Physical Education, Yoga, Teaching Methods & Materials / General
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Philosophy, Health & Fitness, Education
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
30.9 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8 in
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Trade
LCCN
2009-041082
Reviews
"Whether you're already a yoga teacher, aspiring to be one, or just seeking to deepen your understanding and practice of yoga, Mark Stephens' thoughtful, eloquent, and thorough book would be a valuable addition to your library& In Teaching Yoga , he covers all the basic topics you'd hope to find in a comprehensive teacher training class& Stephens' deep understanding of, and appreciation for, the practice and fruits of yoga constantly illuminate his writing. That spirit gives force to his gentle insistence that all yoga teachers must look inside to find and share with their students their own authentic expression of yoga." - Yoga Journal "Mark Stephens's all-encompassing tome for both new and experienced teachers [offers] an exhaustive overview of philosophy, history, yoga styles, and guidelines for practice... Authoritative and engaging, but never dogmatic, Teaching Yoga will help instructors fine-tune their classroom skills and empower their personal practice." - Yoga+Joyful Living Magazine " Teaching Yoga by Mark Stephens is a great resource, not just for yoga teachers but for practitioners of all levels. It covers everything from yoga philosophy and history to the intricacies of the poses, breathing practices and meditation... The foreword is sweetly written by Mariel Hemingway and only serves to enhance this must-read for any practicing or aspiring yogi." -Wisconsin State Journal "Mark Stephens, a teacher of teachers, has created a comprehensive and inspiring guide for yoga teachers and serious practitioners alike. In these pages, he offers us the fruit of his years of rigorous practice, his deep contemplation, and his understanding of what really matters in yoga. Filled with tips and secrets for finding the inner core of asana, gently but firmly puncturing myths, this book is a brilliant merger of traditional wisdom with contemporary rigor and insight. It should be on the shelf of everyone who loves the practice of yoga." -Sally Kempton, Yoga Journal's "Wisdom" columnist and author of The Heart of Meditation: Pathways to a Deeper Experience "Comprehensive, deeply insightful, and chock full of tips and techniques for teaching and doing yoga, Mark Stephens's Teaching Yoga will be required reading for yoga teachers, teacher trainers, and serious students alike. We heartily recommend this essential new contribution to the conscious evolution of yoga." -Joel Kramer, coauthor with Diana Alstad of T he Passionate Mind Revisited: Expanding Personal and Social Awareness " Teaching Yoga is an urgently needed manual that will be a valuable tool in the arsenal of aspiring yoga teachers to add perspective and to hone their skills. It provides a wealth of foundational information, advice, tips, guidance, and grist for the mill." -Ganga White, founder, White Lotus Yoga Foundation, Santa Barbara, California, and author of Yoga Beyond Belief: Insights to Awaken and Deepen Your Practice " Teaching Yoga is friendly, well thought out, helpful, clear, and tremendously thorough. Many people will benefit from this gift, it being exactly what is needed to help a growing teacher teach at his or her best. I'm glad it is finally in print and it is coming out just in time for my next teacher training!" -Erich Schiffmann, author of Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness "Mark Stephens is making a real offering to yoga teachers, providing practical tools and inspiration for the path that embraces all forms of embodied yoga. There are hard-to-find gems that make this a great resource, from the section of the mythological meaning behind the asanas to teaching cues for the cor, "Mark Stephens's all-encompassing tome for both new and experienced teachers [offers] an exhaustive overview of philosophy, history, yoga styles, and guidelines for practice... Authoritative and engaging, but never dogmatic,Teaching Yogawill help instructors fine-tune their classroom skills and empower their personal practice." -Yoga+Joyful Living Magazine "Teaching Yogaby Mark Stephens is a great resource, not just for yoga teachers but for practitioners of all levels. It covers everything from yoga philosophy and history to the intricacies of the poses, breathing practices and meditation... The foreword is sweetly written by Mariel Hemingway and only serves to enhance this must-read for any practicing or aspiring yogi." -Wisconsin State Journal "Mark Stephens, a teacher of teachers, has created a comprehensive and inspiring guide for yoga teachers and serious practitioners alike. In these pages, he offers us the fruit of his years of rigorous practice, his deep contemplation, and his understanding of what really matters in yoga. Filled with tips and secrets for finding the inner core of asana, gently but firmly puncturing myths, this book is a brilliant merger of traditional wisdom with contemporary rigor and insight. It should be on the shelf of everyone who loves the practice of yoga." -Sally Kempton,Yoga Journal's"Wisdom" columnist and author ofThe Heart of Meditation: Pathways to a Deeper Experience "Comprehensive, deeply insightful, and chock full of tips and techniques for teaching and doing yoga, Mark Stephens'sTeaching Yogawill be required reading for yoga teachers, teacher trainers, and serious students alike. We heartily recommend this essential new contribution to the conscious evolution of yoga." -Joel Kramer, coauthor with Diana Alstad of The Passionate Mind Revisited: Expanding Personal and Social Awareness "Teaching Yogais an urgently needed manual that will be a valuable tool in the arsenal of aspiring yoga teachers to add perspective and to hone their skills. It provides a wealth of foundational information, advice, tips, guidance, and grist for the mill." -Ganga White, founder, White Lotus Yoga Foundation, Santa Barbara, California, and author ofYoga Beyond Belief: Insights to Awaken and Deepen Your Practice "Teaching Yogais friendly, well thought out, helpful, clear, and tremendously thorough. Many people will benefit from this gift, it being exactly what is needed to help a growing teacher teach at his or her best. I'm glad it is finally in print and it is coming out just in time for my next teacher training!" -Erich Schiffmann, author ofYoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness "Mark Stephens is making a real offering to yoga teachers, providing practical tools and inspiration for the path that embraces all forms of embodied yoga. There are hard-to-find gems that make this a great resource, from the section of the mythological meaning behind theasanasto teaching cues for the coreasanasand sequencing tools fromvinyasa krama. Enjoy this great resource and dive deep into your own transformation of teaching yoga." -Shiva Rea, leading instructor of Transformational Prana Flow Yoga and Yoga Trance Dance "Yoga teachers and their students will love this book. Mark Stephens untangles the complexities of yoga philosophy, history, and energetics, offers clear and compelling techniques for teaching and exploringasanas, pranayama, and meditation, and gives teachers a rich array of practical tools for planning and sequencing classes, working with diverse students, and teaching with integrity and authenticity.Teaching Yogashould be in the hands of every teacher, "Mark Stephens, a teacher of teachers, has created a comprehensive and inspiring guide for yoga teachers and serious practitioners alike. In these pages, he offers us the fruit of his years of rigorous practice, his deep contemplation, and his understanding of what really matters in yoga. Filled with tips and secrets for finding the inner core of asana, gently but firmly puncturing myths, this book is a brilliant merger of traditional wisdom with contemporary rigor and insight. It should be on the shelf of everyone who loves the practice of yoga." -Sally Kempton,Yoga Journal's"Wisdom" columnist and author ofThe Heart of Meditation: Pathways to a Deeper Experience "Comprehensive, deeply insightful, and chock full of tips and techniques for teaching and doing yoga, Mark Stephens'sTeaching Yogawill be required reading for yoga teachers, teacher trainers, and serious students alike. We heartily recommend this essential new contribution to the conscious evolution of yoga." -Joel Kramer, coauthor with Diana Alstad of The Passionate Mind Revisited: Expanding Personal and Social Awareness "Teaching Yogais an urgently needed manual that will be a valuable tool in the arsenal of aspiring yoga teachers to add perspective and to hone their skills. It provides a wealth of foundational information, advice, tips, guidance, and grist for the mill." -Ganga White, founder, White Lotus Yoga Foundation, Santa Barbara, California, and author ofYoga Beyond Belief: Insights to Awaken and Deepen Your Practice "Teaching Yogais friendly, well thought out, helpful, clear, and tremendously thorough. Many people will benefit from this gift, it being exactly what is needed to help a growing teacher teach at his or her best. I'm glad it is finally in print and it is coming out just in time for my next teacher training!" -Erich Schiffmann, author ofYoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness "Mark Stephens is making a real offering to yoga teachers, providing practical tools and inspiration for the path that embraces all forms of embodied yoga. There are hard-to-find gems that make this a great resource, from the section of the mythological meaning behind theasanasto teaching cues for the coreasanasand sequencing tools fromvinyasa krama. Enjoy this great resource and dive deep into your own transformation of teaching yoga." -Shiva Rea, leading instructor of Transformational Prana Flow Yoga and Yoga Trance Dance "Yoga teachers and their students will love this book. Mark Stephens untangles the complexities of yoga philosophy, history, and energetics, offers clear and compelling techniques for teaching and exploringasanas, pranayama, and meditation, and gives teachers a rich array of practical tools for planning and sequencing classes, working with diverse students, and teaching with integrity and authenticity.Teaching Yogashould be in the hands of every teacher and dedicated student." -Seane Corn, yoga teacher and founder, Off the Mat, Into the World "Yoga luminary Mark Stephens has written a book that embodiesHathayoga itself, offering a highly informative guide for all yoga teachers.Teaching Yogaanswers our questions and addresses our controversies. This comprehensive and scholarly guide is now required reading for our teaching staff." -Mary Lynn Fitton, founder and director of programs, The Art of Yoga Project "Dedicated yoga students and their teachers will find Mark Stephens's comprehensive book an essential and timeless resource. Filled with profound insights presented with clarity and intelligence,Teaching Yogais a wonderful resource that beautifully models the practice of yoga itself; it unites many diverse t, "Whether you're already a yoga teacher, aspiring to be one, or just seeking to deepen your understanding and practice of yoga, Mark Stephens' thoughtful, eloquent, and thorough book would be a valuable addition to your library… InTeaching Yoga, he covers all the basic topics you'd hope to find in a comprehensive teacher training class… Stephens' deep understanding of, and appreciation for, the practice and fruits of yoga constantly illuminate his writing. That spirit gives force to his gentle insistence that all yoga teachers must look inside to find and share with their students their own authentic expression of yoga." -Yoga Journal "Mark Stephens's all-encompassing tome for both new and experienced teachers [offers] an exhaustive overview of philosophy, history, yoga styles, and guidelines for practice... Authoritative and engaging, but never dogmatic,Teaching Yogawill help instructors fine-tune their classroom skills and empower their personal practice." -Yoga+Joyful Living Magazine "Teaching Yogaby Mark Stephens is a great resource, not just for yoga teachers but for practitioners of all levels. It covers everything from yoga philosophy and history to the intricacies of the poses, breathing practices and meditation... The foreword is sweetly written by Mariel Hemingway and only serves to enhance this must-read for any practicing or aspiring yogi." -Wisconsin State Journal "Mark Stephens, a teacher of teachers, has created a comprehensive and inspiring guide for yoga teachers and serious practitioners alike. In these pages, he offers us the fruit of his years of rigorous practice, his deep contemplation, and his understanding of what really matters in yoga. Filled with tips and secrets for finding the inner core of asana, gently but firmly puncturing myths, this book is a brilliant merger of traditional wisdom with contemporary rigor and insight. It should be on the shelf of everyone who loves the practice of yoga." -Sally Kempton,Yoga Journal's"Wisdom" columnist and author ofThe Heart of Meditation: Pathways to a Deeper Experience "Comprehensive, deeply insightful, and chock full of tips and techniques for teaching and doing yoga, Mark Stephens'sTeaching Yogawill be required reading for yoga teachers, teacher trainers, and serious students alike. We heartily recommend this essential new contribution to the conscious evolution of yoga." -Joel Kramer, coauthor with Diana Alstad of The Passionate Mind Revisited: Expanding Personal and Social Awareness "Teaching Yogais an urgently needed manual that will be a valuable tool in the arsenal of aspiring yoga teachers to add perspective and to hone their skills. It provides a wealth of foundational information, advice, tips, guidance, and grist for the mill." -Ganga White, founder, White Lotus Yoga Foundation, Santa Barbara, California, and author ofYoga Beyond Belief: Insights to Awaken and Deepen Your Practice "Teaching Yogais friendly, well thought out, helpful, clear, and tremendously thorough. Many people will benefit from this gift, it being exactly what is needed to help a growing teacher teach at his or her best. I'm glad it is finally in print and it is coming out just in time for my next teacher training!" -Erich Schiffmann, author ofYoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness "Mark Stephens is making a real offering to yoga teachers, providing practical tools and inspiration for the path that embraces all forms of embodied yoga. There are hard-to-find gems that make this a great resource, from the section of the mythological meaning behind theasanasto teaching cues for the cor
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
613.7/04607
Synopsis
Teaching Yoga is an essential resource for new and experienced teachers as well as a guide for all yoga students interested in refining their skills and knowledge. Addressing 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 also ideal for use as a core textbook in yoga teacher training programs. Drawing on a wide spectrum of perspectives, and featuring more than 150 photographs and illustrations, the book covers fundamental topics of yoga philosophy and history, including a historical presentation of classical yoga literature- the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras of Pataljali, and the main historical sources on tantra and early hatha yoga. Each of the eleven major styles of contemporary yoga is described, with a brief history of its development and the distinguishing elements of its teachings. Exploring traditional and modern aspects of anatomy and physiology, the book provides extensive support and tools for teaching 108 yoga poses ( asanas ), breathing techniques ( pranayama ), and meditation. Teaching Yoga offers practical advice for classroom setup, planning and sequencing classes, as well as the process involved in becoming a teacher and sustaining oneself in the profession. The book has over 200 bibliographic sources, a comprehensive index, and a useful appendix that lists associations, institutes, organizations, and professional resources for yoga teachers., Teaching Yoga is an essential resource for new and experienced teachers as well as a guide for all yoga students interested in refining their skills and knowledge. Addressing 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 also ideal for use as a core textbook in yoga teacher training programs. Drawing on a wide spectrum of perspectives, and featuring more than 150 photographs and illustrations, the book covers fundamental topics of yoga philosophy and history, including a historical presentation of classical yoga literature: the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras of Pataljali, and the main historical sources on tantra and early hatha yoga. Each of the eleven major styles of contemporary yoga is described, with a brief history of its development and the distinguishing elements of its teachings. Exploring traditional and modern aspects of anatomy and physiology, the book provides extensive support and tools for teaching 108 yoga poses ( asanas ), breathing techniques ( pranayama ), and meditation. Teaching Yoga offers practical advice for classroom setup, planning and sequencing classes, as well as the process involved in becoming a teacher and sustaining oneself in the profession. The book has over 200 bibliographic sources, a comprehensive index, and a useful appendix that lists associations, institutes, organizations, and professional resources for yoga teachers.
LC Classification Number
RA781.7.S727 2009
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