Extra Love: The Art of Hands-On Assists - The Definitive Manual for Yoga Teachers, Assistants and Advanced Students, Volume One

by Jill Abelson, Michael Fantasia (Designer)

No doubt about  Yoga is a cultural phenomenon, and it's here to stay!  A safe and sustainable practice is more important than ever, given Yoga's growing popularity, a remarkably diverse student base, new teachers joining the ranks and increased awareness about injuries.  As lifelong students, we are looking for tips to get the most out of our time on the mat.  Likewise, teachers are looking for useful and practical resources to build their confidence and technical skills, and take their teaching to the next level.

EXTRA Volume 1 -- covering Hips, Twists and Forward Bends -- is part of a two-volume set first released at the Yoga Alliance National Leadership Conference in 2011.  Selling out at their conference debuts, the books went on to receive widespread praise from teachers and students everywhere.  Readers and teachers from all Yoga traditions have praised the book's simplicity, clarity and immediate usefulness/practicality in the classroom.    Both books EXTRA Volume 2  -- Standing Poses, Back Bends & Surya Namaskar -- joined Amazon in November 2012.   

80 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2011

Reviews

[Lori Fitzpatrick · Rating 1 out of 5]

HORRIBLE and cringy. So many of these assists border on sexual assault. Do not recommend at all.

[Dari Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's no substitute for hands-on experience, but this one-of-its-kind shows you what to do with your hands. Don't cheat your students, learn how to properly adjust and serve them. These books are packed with so much, take what you can handle in small portions, there's so much information here!