Ram and Kalyani have compiled a wonderful and comprehensive presentation honoring ancient principles of classical yoga, while also speaking in a language appropriate to the present day. Ram's expertise comes from years of being steeped in the original culture of yoga as a way of life and philosophy far transcending a simple form of stretching and exercise. This book is a welcome tool for anyone interested in pursuing a deeper understanding of practicing or teaching yoga in its classical form. - David Swenson, author of Ashtanga Yoga - The Practice Manual As a yoga instructor and editorial director of YogiApproved.com, a leading yoga publication, this is one of the most comprehensive guides to yoga and sequencing that I've seen. Hatha Yoga For Teachers and Practitioners breaks down the practice, the science behind it, the chakra system and the asanas in a way that's incredibly in-depth yet completely approachable. A valuable resource for any yogi, Hatha Yoga should be a requirement in all yoga teacher trainings. - Ashton August, founder and editorial director of YogiApproved.com This must be the most complete overview of Hatha Yoga that I have ever read. It's about the meaning, the history, the physiology, and the practice of Hatha Yoga. All written very clearly and comprehensively. It's a real asset for our bookshelf!- Heleen Peverelli, editor in chief of Yoga Magazine Netherlands This is the best book about yoga that I have ever read; it's practical and to the point. It provides sound knowledge on the physiological effects of practicing yoga, helping the western mind to understand why yoga works. I enjoyed the simplicity and clarity of the writing, making it very easy to read and understand. It also provides a step-by-step guide on asanas and how to create asana sequences that work. The perfect guide to have at hand for teachers as well as self-practitioners. - Maria Aguirregomozcorta, M.D. Neurology, yoga teacher Easy to understand but far more illuminative than other books on yoga, Hatha Yoga for Teachers and Practitioners is a must-read for yoga teachers of all styles. It's scientific while still honoring the spirituality of yoga, and offers little-known wisdom that you can only learn in the best yoga teacher training program. When it comes to learning how to actually teach Hatha Yoga, no other book compares. - Julie Bernier, yoga teacher and registered ayurvedic practitioner, author of Yoga for Health and Happiness A very important book. This approach will give the teacher or ardent practitioner a well-grounded way to format their practice. Chakra-based sequencing provides a yogic understanding of asana that moves beyond the gross, dense or superficial. I highly recommend it! - Nathan Anderson, lead yoga teacher trainer at Yoga NOHO, Los Angeles It was a pleasure to read this book, as it creates a bridge between the traditional Indian understanding of what Yoga is and how this old wisdom can be of great use in our modern lives. This book is built up with great clarity and structure and each asana is described in detail, including its benefits as well as contraindications. I am convinced that this book will open many minds to the value that a traditional yoga practice can bring to our lives. - Dagmar Schoendorf, M.D., acupuncturist and medical psychotherapist Hatha Yoga for Teachers and Practitioners is a comprehensive tool for students as well as teachers. I like to think of it as an encyclopedia to the Hatha Yoga practice.- Helena Schouenborg, yoga teacher, addiction & health counselor