Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
Thanks to NetGalley and Workman Publishing Company for the opportunity to read and review Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear. Get On the Mat. Love Your Body. by Jessamyn Stanley! The author's humor makes this instructional and informational book interesting to read. Includes the author's story and background, history of yoga, the eight-limbed path (restraint, discipline, poses, breath work, external detachment, concentration, meditation and total absorption), yoga styles, supplies needed, correct placement, posture mixing, breathing techniques and illustrations with detailed instructions. A helpful, encouraging book worth 5 stars!

Absolutely lovely in intent and execution - Ms. Stanley serves as a hilarious, honest, and engaging guide into the practice of yoga. As I person with a herniated disc that limits my movement and provides a low level amount of daily discomfort, I especially appreciated the time and care she gives to yoga for the differently-abled, with detailed modifications and assistance tips (mainly bricks and towels). She really tackles the fears about our bodies (how they look while practicing yoga particularly) in a body-positive but not sugary way. Finally, the illustrations and pose-guides and clear and easy-to-follow. Would purchase for anyone with an interest in starting to practice!

Overall a good book for information. I was expecting more of a visual yoga guide so I had difficulty getting through this book.

I love the idea behind this book, and the fact that it provides information regarding your body and how exercise work together.

**I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley.**

The book interested me because I have not been able to complete even one yoga class. I found the writing style easy to understand and encouraging. I only had some difficulty with the use of terms that were not related to yoga, and seemed to be about political correctness. Cultural appropriation could be claimed for the use of yoga by anyone other than the original practitioners. I felt the author was critical and I was defensive as I continued to read. As a result, I became more skeptical and would not be able to recommend the book as highly as I would have otherwise.