Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body

Was in a 200HR Yoga Training and put my back out. This book changed the game for me and helped me continue moving with caution and ability. I thought the reviews were being exaggerative, but no. This is an absolute must for anyone beginning their journey of yoga. And darn it, it's just a good book to have in general! People should move their bodies more!!

This was a required book for a yoga course I took and I did not expect it to be so impactful on my experience. I realize how ignorant I was to accessible yoga as a concept and practice. Simply reading the introduction was a whole revelation for me already. I am grateful for the resource this book is and how my mind has been opened as a new yoga teacher.

Accessible Yoga is the yoga book we need right now. In clear, concise language, and with many stunning photos, the book describes an inclusive practice that everyone can do on their path to healing regardless of age, privilege or physicality. Along with a community of teachers and activists, Jivanna shares powerful tools to find the essence of a yoga pose (props, chairs, the floor) plus how to meditate or practice self-care in a way that not only a beginning practitioner can grasp, but also an advanced yogi can find new insights. There is so much experience and knowledge here from so many years of practice and teaching students and teachers to teach students and teachers. Most importantly, Accessible Yoga reminds us that Yoga is for all bodies, not just white, thin, flexible, privileged women in bikinis on Instagram. This is the essence of yoga-- that ANYONE can practice it at any age or anywhere in any physical state. This is a truth that modern postural yoga has forgotten and that ACCESSIBLE YOGA reminds us. It should be a part of every yoga school curriculum. I learned so much and you will too!!!!

Jivana Heyman is the go-to guy for making yoga accessible and approachable. A lot of great chair yoga practices in here and super-approachable meditative techniques.

Whether you are a yoga student, yoga teacher or both, this book is an absolute must to add to the yoga section of your bookshelf. I appreciate this book from both perspectives. As a person who struggles with some physical challenges in my body, this book is a beautiful guide and invitation for me to look at practicing in the way that is best for my body. There are so many variations! As a yoga teacher of people experiencing challenges with their bodies, this book is an invaluable resource that supports both teacher and student as we collaborate to find what works best for their bodies. This should be required reading for all YTT200 trainings as well. It's beautifully photographed and shows the many possibilities yoga offers. If you can breathe, you can do yoga! This book shows you how!

We love this well written book that not only clearly explains the process of the pose- excellent whether you have mobility issues or not- but also features wonderful Photos. Clearly, the author understands how to accommodate mobility limitations and helps user to expand range of motion. Excellent value and long term benefits.

Clear and concise instructions, helpful for anyone beginning Yoga

In Jivana's book "Accessible Yoga" he has created hope and inspiration for the growing movement of yoga practitioners and potential yoga practitioners who want to practice yoga for a lifetime. He is living proof of how one embodies the science of yoga at a time when the Western yoga world has reached a crossroads. "Practice is like an archaeological dig, and asana is my shovel." Splendid work, keep it up. Camella Nair Author of "Aqua Kriya Yoga and "Prenatal Kriya Yoga"

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L' auteur très engagé dans le yoga accessible partage sa vision d' un yoga inclusif.

What a gem of a book. I heartily recommend it. Nicely structured and easy to read. Jivana Heyman illustrates the importance of making the Yoga practice accessible to all individuals, no matter their abilities. Furthermore, the book gives numerous examples how to adapt Asana, Pranayama and Meditation to the individual level and need. Yoga is for everyone. “Outer ability does not equal inner peace”.

Excelent

Bom livro sobre yoga acessível para idades mais avançadas e outros tipos de corpos (body positiveness).