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Book SynopsisIn Power Yoga: Strength, Sweat, and Spirit, expert instruction from author Leah Cullis will guide you through the poses, practices, and philosophy of the fitness- and focus-boosting method of power yoga.
Trade Review"Leah Cullis is a true teacher and healer. I’m grateful for her guidance and her teachings that have stayed with me all these years. Now, in Power Yoga: Strength, Sweat, and Spirit, her expert guidance and wisdom are available to us all."
Charles Attal
Partner at C3 Presents
Producer of Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Austin City Limits Music Festivals
Board Member of Wanderlust
"In a world that is increasingly complex and stressful, Leah Cullis' inspiring new book Power Yoga: Strength, Sweat, and Spirit invites you to listen to your own inner guide. Leah offers step-by-step instructions on yoga and meditation practices for life today. Filled with knowledge that comes from years of practice and teaching, the chapters offer you a yoga practice that is free of perfectionism and looking right—and is filled with how-tos for developing your own competencies, your inner well-being, and an embodied sense of what is possible for you on and off your yoga mat. Read this book and get back to the strength and connection that are in you!"
Catherine Cook-Cottone, PhD, RYT-500
Licensed Psychologist
Professor and Researcher at State University of New York at Buffalo
“Leah Cullis is a dynamic and passionate yoga teacher! In her book, Power Yoga: Strength, Sweat, and Spirit, she shines a light on the profound healing that takes place when one is committed to a daily practice. A must-read for teachers and students!”
Jonny Kest
Master Yogi
Founder of Center for Yoga in Detroit
“There is no more honorable role in the world than the role of the teacher. Teachers inspire. They heal. They lead. Much of their work is done quietly and without fanfare. It requires deep love and profound humility. The world is so fortunate that Leah Cullis chose the path she did. She’s put in her 10,000 hours, and now she shares her knowledge, heart, and empathy in Power Yoga: Strength, Sweat, and Spirit.”
Jeff Krasno
Cofounder and Chairman of Wanderlust
CEO of Commune
Author of Wanderlust and Find Your True Fork
“Leah Cullis is a gifted teacher. In Power Yoga: Strength, Sweat, and Spirit, she generously shares the insights from her wealth of experience as both a student and teacher. Through this lens, Leah effectively guides students of any and all experience levels to develop practices that resonate with their body, mind, and heart. This is a powerful work from a powerful teacher.”
Chris Lucas
Founder of Ompractice
"If you're looking for authenticity—a woman, a teacher, and a friend, through her powerful words, who is truly herself and is flawed, beautiful inside and out, and fan-freaking-tastic—look no further. Power Yoga: Strength, Sweat, and Spirit and its author, Leah Cullis, are simply the real deal.”
Bethany Lyons
Founder and CEO of Lyons Den Power Yoga in New York City
“Leah is not only a guiding light for students but for teachers as well. Leah teaches from the heart with thoughtfulness and clear intention. She possesses the unique ability to take anyone she is leading to a higher level physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Those who are seeking to develop strength, focus, balance, and purpose in yoga, as well as all areas of life, will find this book, Power Yoga: Strength, Sweat, and Spirit, to be a must-have.”
Randi Marks
Intuitive Healer and Spiritual Teacher
"I have known Leah Cullis, an inspirational human and yoga teacher, for many years. Power Yoga: Sweat, Strength, and Spirit is full of insight from her years of dedicated practice and understanding of the yoga pathway, from the physical experience of yoga and asana to the spiritual component that is so essential in today’s world. Cullis sheds a new light on how to embody the practice and apply its teachings to life in the modern world."
Nicole Tsong
Fit for Life Columnist for The Seattle Times
Author of Yoga for Hikers and Yoga for Climbers
Board President of Yoga Behind Bars
“I am constantly inspired by the heart, clarity, and depth of knowledge Leah consistently brings to her students and her life as a whole. Full of inspiration, practical wisdom, and teachings rooted in years of experience and personal application, Power Yoga: Strength, Sweat, and Spirit will serve both inquisitive students and aspiring teachers as an approachable guide. A true teacher of teachers, Leah’s language is essential, her knowledge is palpable, and her teachings are both elevated and accessible.”
Kate Waitzkin
Yoga and Meditation Teacher
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Why Yoga
Brief History of Yoga
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1. The Power of Yoga
What Is Power?
Yoga for Life Today
The Physical Practice
Chapter 2. Mindfulness and Intention
Power of Intention
Drishti
Right Aim, Right Effort
Chapter 3. Power Principles
Breath
Foundation
Heat
Flow
Chapter 4. Warm-Up Poses and Practices
Opening Poses
Vinyasa
Sun Salutations
Chapter 5. Power Poses and Sequences
Standing Poses
Balancing Poses
Twists
Power Sequences
Chapter 6. Peak Poses and Sequences
Igniting Your Peak
The Mind-Body Connection
Backbends
Arm Balances
Inversions
Peak Sequences
Chapter 7. Cool-Down Poses and Practices
Cool-Down
Power in Opposites
Hips
Forward Folds
Final Rest
Cool-Down Sequences
Chapter 8. Core Strength Poses and Sequences
Chapter 9. Upper Body Strength Sequences
Chapter 10. Lower Body Strength Sequences
Chapter 11. Yoga Within Your Other Workouts
Chapter 12. Your Yoga Plan
