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Yoga for Partners: Over 75 Postures to Do Together

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I bought this book as an Amazon suggestion to another book I was purchasing for my spouse as a gift. This book was an inexpensive "add-on" to what I was already buying (Contact Yoga) so I bought it. I was totally disappointed and if I can find the time I'm going to return this one.

My husband and I love to practice yoga and we've been wanting to find truly good books with more 'partner' yoga poses. This one touts 75 postures, but in reality it's only a few 'beginner' poses shown from various angles.

If you're really into yoga then don't waste your money on this book.

Whether you teach yoga or just want to add partner yoga to your practice for the sheer fun of it, this book contains accessible information for students at every level of hatha yoga. The clear and concise instructions, along with the excellent photography, make it easy for teachers and students alike to develop a practice based on this relatively new and enjoyable form of hatha yoga.

As a fitness professional and certified yoga teacher I would not recommend this book to practice with or take advice from. I actually warn my clients NOT to do some of the things they suggest (such as pushing on knees to get a deeper stretch) unless they are eager to injur themselves. Unless you are a professional and are able to sort through the exercises to determine which are safe and which are not, I would look elsewhere for advice on stretching and/or yoga.

However, if you are trained in biomechanics or movement this could be a good reference for ideas for partner classes, workshops or demonstrations (but you will have to know what to leave out). The participants will need to be fairly flexible already.

Some of the pictures are cool but the quality of the printing is not that high, so they are more grey than black and white.

I was extremely disappointed with this book. I'm a yoga instructor and photographer and have to say that this book fails at both. It says it has 75 postures to do together and most of them are not poses to do together, they are hands on adjustments to give on someone practicing yoga, and some of them are not safe. There are just a few poses for two. Seventy five is also a huge number for the amount of poses and adjustments shown here, it is very repetitive. The photos in the book are not that good either. It is very hard to really enjoy any of the images since they have way too little contrast and look mostly gray all over. I've been trying to find a good book on yoga for partners and still haven't been successful at it.

Very helpful information, this book explores several forms of sharing a yoga practice, from a very conservatve approach to a more intimate version. I would encourage anyone thinking of adding some partner yoga to their practice to look at this book. Beautifully exicuted and photographed!

I liked this book, it was perfect and just what I was looking for. I was desiginig a "partner yoga demonstration" for a new yoga studio opening and needed some help. I found it in this book. Nice layout, nice photos, small enough to carry around to reference when needed.

I havent read it completely - but so far so good. Love the size as I can take it to class when I teach. Also like the pictures and explanations. Would love if they recommended different sequencing for a 20 min to 1 hour partner yoga session. Don't know if they do since I havent read it thoroughly. Also, recommend any adjustments for different types of bodies and range of flexibility.

Great photos. Good Poses. I'm a yoga instructor, so I was hoping to add some fun poses to my partner yoga repetoire. There weren't too many new poses for my skill level. But if you're new to partner yoga, or need help remember some cool moves this is a handy book.

Great book for yoga teachers or students! lovely poses beginners can do or teachers can work with students for more experienced poses

This is a great book to get anyone excited about the possibilities of partner yoga. The pictures are beautiful and the amount of poses is incredible. I love this book.