Teaching Yoga is an crucial resource for new and experienced teachers in addition to 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 worlds leading registry and accreditation source for yoga teachers and schools Teaching Yoga may be ideal to be used 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 primary historical sources on tantra and early hatha yoga Every of the eleven major styles of latest yoga is described with a brief history of its development and the distinguishing elements of its teachings Exploring traditional and brand new aspects of anatomy and physiology the book provides extensive improve 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 in addition to the process involved in becoming a teacher and sustaining oneself within 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