Teach People, Not Poses

“Rarely in life do we come upon a book that makes us exclaim, ‘I am so happy someone finally wrote this book.’ Teach People, Not Poses is such a book. I cannot recommend this book more highly. I predict it will become a classic for yoga students and teachers alike. So read this book, slowly and carefully. Practice what it offers and savor it for its depth, honesty, and usefulness. I have no doubt that you will be delighted with the result.”—Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, PT, author of Teaching Yoga with Intention

“We need detailed maps for trekking and hiking in the inner body—and that is exactly what Mary Richards provides in her experiential anatomy book, which she adapts wonderfully to one’s needs and personal history.”—Francois Raoult, director of Open Sky Yoga Center

“Embodiment is one of the most important aspects of Yoga practice, teaching us that we’re both body and spirit—earth and ether. Mary Richards shows us how to be in our bodies in a clearer and more specific way than I have ever encountered in the Yoga world. What an amazing offering!”—Jivana Heyman, author of Yoga Revolution

“Teach People, Not Poses eloquently explores the continuum of accessibility and inclusivity through the lens of anatomy, kinesiology, yoga principles, and philosophy.”—Marsha Banks Harold, yoga teacher and owner of PIES Fitness Yoga Studio

“This book is a must-read for any yoga practitioner or teacher who wants to dive deeper into the understanding of yoga—mind, body, and spirit.”—Suzanne McCahill Perrine, yoga teacher and Ayurveda Health Coach

“Mary’s singular, humble voice rises above the clamor and ushers us into a new way of learning and being, where curiosity is paramount and one’s own unique, direct experience is the ultimate authority. A must-read for all aspiring yogis.”—Melissa Shalongo, yoga teacher

“As a yoga teacher I am excited and grateful for anything that helps me fulfill my responsibilities to keep learning, growing, and improving my teaching. Teach People Not Poses has contributed greatly to my understanding of anatomy, yoga instruction, awareness and my development as a teacher. Yoga is a journey and Mary’s teaching has guided me to explore wonderful places and concepts that I would have otherwise missed.“—Michael Curtis, founder of The Yoga Place, and Yoga Central, Canton, Ohio

“This is a brilliant book that integrates anatomy and asana, science and philosophy. With her refreshingly grounded voice, Mary Richards is a bright light on the yoga path.”—Lizzie Lasater, yoga teacher

MARY RICHARDS, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT, YACEP, has been practicing yoga for almost 30 years and travels around the country teaching anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. A hard-core movement nerd and former NCAA athlete, Mary has a master’s degree in yoga therapy. Mary lives in the Washington, D.C. area, where she teaches syllabus-based yoga classes, sees clients privately, and trains bodyworkers, fitness professionals, and yoga instructors in movement literacy and therapeutic asana techniques.

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