Table of Contents
List of Poses vi
Foreword Jes Baker ix
Introduction: Why Yogo Where You Are? xi
Part 1 Essential Information
1 Yoga Then and Now 2
2 Yoga, Accessibility, and Body Image 11
3 Yoga Practice Basics 17
4 Breath and Drishti 22
5 How to Use Props 30
Part 2 The Practice
6 Foundational Poses for Vinyasa, Transitions, and Sun Salutes 40
7 Standing Poses 72
8 Hip Openers 98
9 Kneeling and Seated Poses 120
10 Backbends 136
11 Inversions 157
12 Arm Balances 176
13 Supine Poses 201
14 Savasana and Alternatives 209
15 Meditation and Compassionate Self-Study 212
Part 3 Designing Your Practice
16 Sequencing and Accessibility 220
17 Sample Sequences 236
Recommended Resources 241
Meet the Models 242
Notes 246
Index 247
About the Authors 254