Hatha Yoga for Teachers & Practitioners

“Ram and Kalyani have compiled a wonderful and comprehensive presentation, honoring ancient principles of classical yoga while also speaking in a language appropriate to the present day. Ram’s expertise comes from years of being steeped in the original culture of yoga as a way of life and philosophy far transcending a simple form of stretching and exercise. This book is a welcome tool for anyone interested in pursuing a deeper understanding of practicing or teaching yoga in its classical form.”

“As a yoga instructor and editorial director of YogiApproved.com, a leading yoga publication, this is one of the most comprehensive guides to yoga and sequencing I’ve seen. Hatha Yoga for Teachers and Practitioners breaks down the practice, the science behind it, the chakra system, and the asanas in an incredibly in-depth yet completely approachable way. A valuable resource for any yogi, Hatha Yoga should be a requirement in all yoga teacher training.”

“This must be the most complete overview of Hatha Yoga I have ever read. It’s about the meaning, the history, the physiology, and the practice of Hatha Yoga. All written very clearly and comprehensively. It’s a real asset for our bookshelf!”

“This is the best book about yoga I have ever read; it’s practical and to the point. It provides sound knowledge on the physiological effects of practicing yoga, helping the western mind to understand why yoga works. I enjoyed the simplicity and clarity of the writing, making it very easy to read and understand. It also provides a step-by-step guide on asanas and how to create asana sequences that work. The perfect guide to have at hand for teachers and self-practitioners.”

“Easy to understand but far more illuminative than other books on yoga, Hatha Yoga for Teachers and Practitioners is a must-read for yoga teachers of all styles. It’s scientific while still honoring the spirituality of yoga and offers little-known wisdom that you can only learn in the best yoga teacher training program. When it comes to learning how to actually teach Hatha Yoga, no other book compares.” 

“A very important book. This approach will give the teacher or ardent practitioner a well-grounded way to format their practice. Chakra-based sequencing provides a yogic understanding of asana that moves beyond the gross, dense, or superficial. I highly recommend it!”

“Hatha Yoga for Teachers and Practitioners is a comprehensive tool for students as well as teachers. I like to think of it as an encyclopedia of the Hatha Yoga practice.”

“Hatha Yoga for Teachers and Practitioners is a great tool to get a deeper insight into the essence of yoga. The very down-to-earth approach and professional expertise of the authors make it very approachable and easy to apply.”

“It was a pleasure to read this book, as it creates a bridge between the traditional Indian understanding of what yoga is and how this old wisdom can be of great use in our modern lives. Hatha Yoga for Teachers and Practitioners is built up with great clarity and structure, and each asana is described in detail, including its benefits as well as contraindications. I am convinced that this book will open many minds to the value a traditional yoga practice can bring to our lives.”

“As a yoga teacher and dedicated yoga practitioner, I find this by far the best and most complete book on Hatha Yoga that I have ever read. Hatha Yoga for Teachers and Practitioners is an extremely comprehensive tool for sequencing yoga practices. The book guides you to understand the deeper layers of yoga in such a clear and comprehensive way that it is a pleasure to read. It is a guide and a tool that will serve self-practitioners and yoga teachers alike on their personal and professional yoga path.”