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The Teacher Appears: 108 Prompts to Power Your Yoga Practice Paperback – November 23, 2016

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When the student is ready…. THE TEACHER APPEARS. For anyone longing to deepen their yoga practice comes The Teacher Appears, an illustrated journal of 108 prompts. Includes original celebrity guest prompts from such luminaries as Krishna Das, Elena Brower, Jack Kornfield, Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Gretchen Rubin, and more. Acclaimed author Brian Leaf guides readers to deepen their yoga practice with dristi, mudra, and pranayama; to explore their uncomfortable edges; to cultivate intuition; and, simply, to long for the divine, as they experience the true meaning of yoga. Readers discover a new depth to their yoga practice and a new level of dedication, meaning, and happiness in their lives.

THE TEACHER APPEARS features original contributions from Mayim Bialik, Beryl Bender Birch, Rachel Brathen, Elena Brower, J. Brown, Mallika Chopra, Seane Corn, Tiffany Cruikshank, Govind Das, Krishna Das, Lori Deschene, Alan Finger, Ana T. Forrest, Sharon Gannon, Joseph Goldstein, Schuyler Grant, Anna Guest-Jelley, Dan Harris, Bryan Kest, Jack Kornfield, Tias Little, Sarah Platt-Finger, Shiva Rea, Dave Romanelli, Gretchen Rubin, Mark Stephens, David Swenson, and Ganga White.
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"For anyone who likes Yoga, this is a good read!"
~ Maroon 5's Adam Levine

"Ready to deepen your practice? THE TEACHER APPEARS: 108 Prompts to Power Your Yoga Practice will get you on track... Fun, funny, and inspiring."
~ Yoga Journal

"If you're looking to deepen your yoga practice, this is the book for you!"
~ Seane Corn

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Brian Leaf, M.A., is the author of thirteen books, including Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi. Brian graduated from Georgetown University in 1993 with a BA in business, English, and theology, and in 1999 he completed a master's degree at Lesley College, specializing in yoga and ayurveda. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with his wife and two sons.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Free Living Press (November 23, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0692770585
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0692770580
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.51 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Brian Leaf, M.A., is the author of thirteen books, including The Teacher Appears, Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi, Misadventures of a Parenting Yogi, Name That Movie!, Defining Twilight, and McGraw-Hill's Top 50 Skills for a Top Score. He is the only man alive to have written both a yoga memoir and multiple test-prep guides. He is not sure if this is a noble or dubious distinction.

Brian is Director of the New Leaf Learning Center in Massachusetts, where he has helped thousands of students from throughout the United States manage ADD and overcome test and math phobias.

Brian graduated from Georgetown University in 1993 with a B.A. in Business, English, and Theology.

In 1999, he completed a Masters through Lesley College specializing in yoga and ayurveda for Attention Deficit Disorder.

Brian is certified as a Yoga Instructor, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Massage Therapist, Energyworker, and Holistic Educator, and he is an avid meditator. He has also dabbled with Bach Flower Essences, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Reiki, Shiatsu, and Tai Chi. Can you top that?

So what's the connection between yoga and test-prep? Let's just say that one of Brian's first yoga teaching gigs was at the ETS corporation (Educational Testing Service) in Princeton, NJ. They're the folks who make the SAT. So now Brian gets paid hundreds of dollars per hour to share what he learned while the test-makers were half asleep in relaxation pose.

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Customers find the book highly inspirational, helping them develop a more mindful practice with deep thoughts on yoga. Moreover, they appreciate its fun and creative content, with one customer noting it provides quick snippets of inspiration. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its quote content and serves as an absolute gift. However, opinions about its value for money are mixed, with some finding it incredible while others say it's not worth the purchase.

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22 customers mention "Inspiration"19 positive3 negative

Customers find the book inspiring, providing deep thoughts on yoga and helping them develop a more mindful practice. One customer mentions it serves as an awesome tool for both students and teachers to engage in soul searching.

"...On each page an action or thought is provided that will help deepen your self-awareness. I would recommend this book for anyone...." Read more

"...It is cute and amusing as it is meaningful and simple. If you teach, take, or believe in Yoga, you HAVE GOT TO get this book!..." Read more

"...Each prompt provides a new way to experience yoga: to focus without distraction; to embrace the moment; to explore and comprehend new perspectives;..." Read more

"...Some of the other reviews said it's very inspiring and a great read???? Turns out they were not reviews by verified purchasers...." Read more

13 customers mention "Fun to read"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun and creative, with one mentioning it provides quick snippets filled with inspiration.

"...It is cute and amusing as it is meaningful and simple. If you teach, take, or believe in Yoga, you HAVE GOT TO get this book!..." Read more

"...a long time yogi and a teacher, this book has provided me with quick snippets filled with inspiration and thoughtful inquiry...." Read more

"...when she describes her practice, this book has fun silly activities or ideas that make you smile...." Read more

"...👍🏼 I highly recommend this book. It's more of a workbook filled with fun ideas, rather than an informative style book about yoga...." Read more

3 customers mention "Gift value"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be an absolute gift.

"...I'll try it anyway. Would be a nice gift for a new yogi." Read more

"This makes a great gift or personal journal. It’s nice to keep it by or with your mat. I bought one for a friend and will order another for myself." Read more

"An absolute gift! I love this book!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Quote content"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the quotes in the book, with one mentioning the amazing contributing authors.

"...deep thoughts on yoga, to funny little tasks to consider , and lots of quotes and things to share with my students and to keep for myself...." Read more

"I ordered this book because it had some amazing contributing authors...." Read more

"wonderful compilation of quotes and exercises to inspire your spiritual and yogic practice! the book is both lighthearted and introspective...." Read more

13 customers mention "Value for money"9 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value for money, with some finding it incredible and brilliant while others say it's not worth the purchase.

"...for gathering these minds together and coming up with such a unique piece of work. Bravo! And, of course, Namaste. :)" Read more

"...34;the teacher appears" is a gentle, brilliant, and fun way to fully practice yoga-"when the student is ready..."" Read more

"The book is kinda stupid. Equivalent to a baby coloring book . No real yoga knowledge almost a gag gift as its kind of disrespectful to yoga ...." Read more

"...Some of the other reviews said it's very inspiring and a great read???? Turns out they were not reviews by verified purchasers...." Read more

Do not buy this it's distasteful and nonsense
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Do not buy this it's distasteful and nonsense
The book is kinda stupid. Equivalent to a baby coloring book . No real yoga knowledge almost a gag gift as its kind of disrespectful to yoga . Terrible author choice . I thought I would learn a real prompt by this book. I tossed in the trash to be honest the worst crap I ever read .
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  • BMorris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inner Reflections
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2017
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    I love this book! I've recommended it to several of my friends. You don't have to read it in one sitting. You don't have to do yoga to love this book. As a matter of fact, I had a back injury a few years ago that prevents me from doing yoga. The insights contained on these pages will benefit you greatly if you perform yogic exercises, but you will gain tremendous insight without doing yoga, nonetheless. I don't know if the author was aware of this when he crafted this book. On each page an action or thought is provided that will help deepen your self-awareness. I would recommend this book for anyone. Do yourself a favor and purchase it for yourself and someone you love.
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  • Maude
    5.0 out of 5 stars ) Good job, Brian Leaf
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2017
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    Don't even flip this book from the front to the back. Get to any page and you will either giggle or appreciate the wisdom or find yourself wanting to do the actionable items. It is cute and amusing as it is meaningful and simple. If you teach, take, or believe in Yoga, you HAVE GOT TO get this book! This will definitely be in my top list to read from time to time, and to gift to my fellow Yogis. I am going to class today and I am doing one actionable item. :) Good job, Brian Leaf, for gathering these minds together and coming up with such a unique piece of work. Bravo! And, of course, Namaste. :)
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  • Julie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Would be a nice gift for a new yogi
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2018
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    Didn't realize these were prompts for me and not my students during class!
    I'll try it anyway.
    Would be a nice gift for a new yogi.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Just once, fart loudly during a yoga class."
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
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    Are you looking for a lengthy book with lots of photos showing how to "do" yoga? THIS book is NOT one of those. Get ready to read less and BE. From the very title, "the teacher appears," Brian Leaf sets the stage for the reader to take action and actually practice yoga. Each prompt provides a new way to experience yoga: to focus without distraction; to embrace the moment; to explore and comprehend new perspectives; to practice self-compassion and loving kindness.

    Leaf's compilation of 108 prompts is insightful, intelligent, inspiring. Grab your colored pencils, scissors, some glue or tape, and perhaps a few tissues. "the teacher appears" is a gentle, brilliant, and fun way to fully practice yoga-"when the student is ready..."
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  • Sharon F. Mcrae
    1.0 out of 5 stars I hate to leave negative reviews
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
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    I hate to leave negative reviews, but I must say I was super disappointed. I bought this book because it was advertised as featuring my favorite yogi. Some of the other reviews said it's very inspiring and a great read???? Turns out they were not reviews by verified purchasers. Honestly, this is more like a kid's coloring/activity book...different activities on each page, and lots of blank space. This was not at all as advertised. I was hoping to read some inspiring passages by these great yogis. Instead it was more like a collection of memes I could have picked up online. Sending it back. Sorry.
    49 people found this helpful
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a fun book! I love opening to any page and ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2017
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    What a fun book! I love opening to any page and either following the mantra, trying the experiment, challenge or suggestion. The visualizations and the invitations to make a list or answer a short question are so cool! As a long time yogi and a teacher, this book has provided me with quick snippets filled with inspiration and thoughtful inquiry. I also have to say that I love reading the contributions from my all time favorite teachers ~ Govind Das, Krishna Das, Shiva Rea and MORE! Nicely done. (PS, the more you OPEN the book and DO it, the more you will get out of it. Have fun!)
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  • Melanie Klein
    5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend it -- I think we can all use some ...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2017
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    Whether you have been practicing yoga for a long time or are brand new, this book offers prompts for insights and inquiry for anyone wishing to deepen their practice both on and off the mat or meditation cushion. I highly recommend it -- I think we can all use some support and inspiration from time to time. This is the perfect tool and resource to use daily, weekly or when needed. In fact, I think it would be highly insightful to complete a prompt and then refer to it down the road and seeing how your answers/perspective have changed.
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  • Teri
    5.0 out of 5 stars A quick breath of fresh air to clear your mind!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2017
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    I have been a Yoga Teacher for 12 years and always looking for simple ways to add prompts or themes to my class. What I love about this book is it's simplicity - life is very complicated off the mat so this is refreshing. A favorite Yoga Teacher Gina Caputo has a hashtag #sincerenotserious when she describes her practice, this book has fun silly activities or ideas that make you smile. Usually a book takes me months to plod through, this one I finished in a day because it made me happy.

    If you want a smile buy this book, Namaste from NJ Beach YOGA
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  • Nicoletta Metri
    1.0 out of 5 stars Pentita di averlo comprato.
    Reviewed in Italy on July 5, 2017
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    Lo restituirei se potessi. Ma trattandosi di un eBook nel mio caso non e' possible. Credevo di leggere un libro e non di doverlo scrivere io. Stucchevole. Non buttate via i vostri soldi e' una furbata per non dire una cavolata. Stesso sistema a domande dei corsi di team building aziendale. Lo yoga e' solo un pretesto.
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  • caroline oram
    5.0 out of 5 stars A handy book for yogies
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2018
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    Excellent for inspiration
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  • Bridget
    1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy on Kindle... Or at all.
    Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2018
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    Regretted this buy immediately! No usable themes! It's basically a journal with many blank pages.
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