Includes index.

Why did I write this book? -- Let's get warmed up -- What the hell is this? -- Jessamyn's ABCs of asana -- Okay, but how can I do this on my own? -- Is it really that simple?

"A book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we. It's a book for readers already doing yoga, looking to refresh their practice or find new ways to stay motivated. Easy-to-follow directions to 50 basic yoga poses and 10 sequences to practice at home, all photographed in full color. A book that challenges the larger issues of body acceptance and the meaning of beauty. The author shows us that yoga isn't about how one looks, but how one feels. Yoga teacher and Instagram star Jessamyn Stanley (jessamynstanley.com) conducts yoga workshops across the country, teaching students of all shapes, sizes, and colors how to make yoga a permanent part of their lives. She has appeared on Good Morning America and Al Jazeera English, and in the magazines New York, Glamour, and Shape. She lives in Durham, North Carolina.