Jill Abelson

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

No doubt about it:  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 LOVE: 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 offer:

• Alignment tips to keep your practice safe
• Technical guidance on the many ways to support and assist students
• What to look for - to optimize alignment, enhance energy flow and ensure safety 
• Recommendations for assisting popular poses, with review of the most common mis-alignments
• Color photos to enhance your understanding
• Ethics/safety considerations 
• Resources to take you further

EXTRA LOVE: Volume 2  -- Standing Poses, Back Bends & Surya Namaskar -- joined Amazon in November 2012.