This practical companion for yoga students and teacher trainees shows how to deepen your knowledge of yoga and where to go next in your training, whether you are thinking of developing your own practice or considering becoming a yoga teacher. It covers the history, philosophy, different styles of yoga, and more.

Foreword - Lizzie Lasater; 1. Introduction - Sian O'Neill; 2. A History of Yoga - Graham Burns; 3. Yoga and Philosophy - Graham Burns; 4. Breath - Andrew McGonigle; 5. Key Asana Explained - Andrew McGonigle; 6. Pranayama - Philip Xerri; 7. Yoga and Ayurveda - Tarik Dervish; 8. Different Styles of Yoga. A. Ashtanga - Scott Johnson; B. Forrest Yoga - Heidi Sormaz; C. Iyengar - Korinna Pilafidis-Williams; D. Scaravelli - Catherine Annis; E. Vinyasa flow - Mimi Kuo-Deemer; F. Yin - Norman Blair; 9. Developing a Home Practice - Alison Leighton; 10. British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course (I and II) - Wendy Teasdill; 11.What to Expect from Yoga Teacher Training - Sian O'Neill; A. Tarik Dervish - Nerine Pal; B. Triyoga - Damaris Booth; C. Catherine Annis - Nicole Svott; D. Life Centre - Taz Aliabadi-Zadeh; 12. Yoga Journeys - Interviews with Well-loved Teachers - Sian O'Neill; Sanskrit Glossary; Index