According to author Eyal Shifroni, "Inverted poses are the hallmark of yoga and its greatest gift to humanity".

 

 

However, inverted poses present a challenge for most students. In this third volume in a series of guides presenting standard and innovative usages of props, Shifroni explores how props can play an important role in introducing inversions gradually and safely until the student feels ready for the final poses.

 

With hundreds of photos to illustrate the practical, step-by-step instructions on using props in the practice of Iyengar yoga, each asana description comes with an Effects section, explaining the desired effects of using the props in the specified manner, and a Tips section, providing clues about the physical and mental aspects of the asana. 

 

Eyal Shifroni is a Senior Iyengar yoga teacher and holds a Ph.D degree in Computer Science. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-Ya’akov in Israel and conducts yoga workshops in Israel and around the world.