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THE POWER OF YOGA BOOKSHELF

Yoga Sequencing Books & Class Planners for Yoga Teachers

Every great class starts on the page.

Vinyasa sequencing books, yoga class planners and Alignment Yoga Sculpt manuals from 18 years of teaching, so you walk into your next class knowing exactly why each pose is there.

Vinyasa Yoga Sequencing Class Planner, a yoga class planner for teachers
The Book of Vinyasa Flows Volume 2 by Marda Zechiel
The Book of Vinyasa Flows, Volume 1, a vinyasa yoga sequence book for teachers

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

What do you need most right now?

The Book of Vinyasa Flows, Volume 1 cover

Fresh ideas for this week’s class

Start with: The Book of Vinyasa Flows, Volume 1. Ten ready-to-teach multi-flow sequences plus Sun A variations.

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A system for planning my classes

Start with: Vinyasa Yoga Sequencing Class Planner. Pair it with the free 6-Step mini course and you have the whole system.

Alignment Yoga Sculpt Teacher’s Class Planner cover

I teach (or want to teach) yoga sculpt

Start with: Alignment Yoga Sculpt Teacher’s Class Planner. Vinyasa flow and strength, built around alignment. Explore the AYS Teacher Training.

I am a Girl and I am a Warrior coloring book cover

A gift for a strong young girl

Start with: I am a Girl and I am a Warrior. A body confidence, mindfulness activity and coloring book for girls.

SERIES ONE

The Vinyasa Series: Yoga Sequencing Books & Planners

Ready-to-teach vinyasa flows for this week, and a sequencing method so you can build your own classes.

The Book of Vinyasa Flows, Volume 1, a vinyasa yoga sequence book for teachers, by Marda Zechiel

AVAILABLE NOW · PAPERBACK · KINDLE

The Book of Vinyasa Flows, Volume 1

Taught, tested and refined with real students. Use the flows exactly as written or as a springboard for your own.

01 Sun A variations to open any class

02 Ten curated multi-flow sequences

03 Whole-body, body-part and Peak Idea focus

04 Works for slow flow and power vinyasa

Vinyasa Yoga Sequencing Class Planner, a yoga class planner for teachers

AVAILABLE NOW

Vinyasa Yoga Sequencing Class Planner

Planning pages built on the 6-Step Method, so every class you write has a clear arc from warm-up to savasana.

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COMING SOON

The 6-Step Vinyasa Sequencing Method

Build. Refine. Repeat. The full method behind every flow, for intentional classes with more ease and creativity.

Can’t wait for the book? Learn the 6 steps now in the free mini course.

Start the free mini course →

The Book of Vinyasa Flows, Volume 2 cover

COMING SOON

The Book of Vinyasa Flows, Volume 2

Complete vinyasa classes to deepen your practice and inspire powerful, creative sequencing.

Yoga sculpt with light hand weights
Alignment Yoga Sculpt Teacher’s Class Planner, a yoga sculpt class planner for teachers

SERIES TWO

The Alignment Yoga Sculpt Series: Teacher Manuals & Class Planner

A low-impact, high-intensity format that pairs vinyasa flow with light weights, built around alignment so the weight goes where it should. These tools follow the same nine-section class template taught in the AYS Teacher Training.

Alignment Yoga Sculpt Teacher’s Class Planner

Plan sculpt classes section by section.

AVAILABLE NOW · See it on Amazon →

Alignment Yoga Sculpt (AYS) Teacher Training Course Manual

The printed companion to the 40-hour AYS Teacher Training.

COMING SOON ON LULU · See the AYS Training →

Alignment Yoga Sculpt Teachers Manual

A teacher’s guide to the AYS method.

LATER THIS YEAR ON AMAZON · Read it free before launch →

I am a Girl and I am a Warrior, a yoga coloring book for girls

SERIES THREE · EMPOWER OUR GIRLS

I am a Girl and I am a Warrior: A Yoga Coloring Book for Girls

A body confidence, mindfulness activity and coloring book for girls. Every pose comes with a mantra to say out loud: I am a Warrior. I am Curious.

A thoughtful gift for daughters, nieces, kids’ yoga classes and school counselors.

PEEK INSIDE

Child's Pose yoga coloring page for kids
Warrior 2 Pose coloring page with the mantra I am a Warrior
Downward Facing Dog Pose yoga coloring page
Cobra Pose coloring page with the mantra I am Curious

FREE RESOURCES

Free Yoga Sequencing Resources

Try before you buy. Or after.

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The 6-Step Vinyasa Sequencing Mini Course

The framework behind the books, yours free. Learn the method, then write your next class with it.

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New-release list

Hear first about Volume 2, the 6-Step Method book and launch-week offers.

Yoga teacher and author Marda Zechiel in triangle pose

WRITTEN BY A TEACHER, FOR TEACHERS

About the Author, Marda Zechiel

Marda Zechiel is a 500-hour E-RYT and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider in Evergreen, Colorado. She has taught power, slow flow and yoga sculpt for 18 years. She wrote the curriculum for a studio’s 200-hour teacher training and created the 40-hour Alignment Yoga Sculpt Teacher Training.

Read Marda’s story →

18

years teaching

175+

teachers trained

11

countries

QUESTIONS

Yoga Sequencing Books: Frequently Asked Questions

Which yoga sequencing book should I start with?

If you want flows you can teach this week, start with The Book of Vinyasa Flows, Volume 1. If you want to write your own sequences, pair the Vinyasa Yoga Sequencing Class Planner with the free 6-Step Vinyasa Sequencing mini course.

Are these books for new yoga teachers?

Yes. They are written for new teachers, teachers in training and experienced teachers who want fresh ideas. Home practitioners use the flows to add variety to their own practice.

What is Alignment Yoga Sculpt?

Alignment Yoga Sculpt (AYS) is a low-impact, high-intensity format that pairs vinyasa flow with light weights, built around alignment. The planner and manuals follow the nine-section class template taught in the 40-hour AYS Teacher Training.

Where can I buy Marda’s books?

Paperbacks, Kindle editions and planners are sold on Amazon. The AYS Teacher Training Course Manual is coming soon on Lulu.

How can I read new books before they launch?

Join the Expert Review team to get a free e-book of each new release before launch in exchange for an honest review.

Yoga Books & Workshops for Studios, Teacher Trainings and Teams

Buying for a group? Bring the books to life with a live workshop for your teachers or staff, in person or on Zoom.

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