Yoni Shakti: A Woman's Guide to Power and Freedom through Yoga and Tantra Paperback – May 16, 2014

I had to keep putting this book down in order to try out for myself all the movements, meditations, mudras and mantras that the author describes within. This lovingly prepared book found its way into my hands during my own research into yoga practices tailored specifically for women. It is now firmly ensconced in my top 5 favorite and most-referenced books on yoga. The author~ Uma Dinsmore-Tuli~ has provided both a general overview of the history of women within yoga (through currently available texts), as well as well-presented and supported theories for why women's voices might not be as readily found within the more commonly used texts.Because I actively teach and develop material specific to women's yoga classes, I began to incorporate the material in 'Yoni Shakti' into my classes right away. Many women students of yoga are hungry for female-oriented practices, and they have been absorbing these like hungry plants. The line drawings and written instructions are clear, concise and plentiful. There are extended notes for women in all stages of their menstrual cycles, and life cycles, and the different practices are presented in such a way that one can go from basic to more complex confidently. As this is a book first published in the UK, you'll find many more reviews up at Amazon's UK site: http://amzn.to/1G7upkoThis is surely a 'must-do' for yoga teachers ( as well as a must-read).

I cannot rave enough about the depth of feminine yogic wisdom spilling from the pages of this thick yogic text book. Eye opening yogic philosophy rooting from female tantric lineages, hundreds of practices and flows, beautiful red text and drawings.... A lifetime of studies in one book!No matter what lineage of yoga you practice, it is important to understand yogic anatomy for women as most teachings were designed for the male body. Recommended for male teachers as well so they know how to make adjustments for their female students, which is particularly important if they are pregnant or on their menstrual cycle.I bow to Uma for these life changing teachings! Thank you thank you thank you....The hefty price reflects the 670 pages of text (it’s like 3 books in one). Worth every penny. Nearly every page is earmarked with teachable wisdom.

This book is a true magnum opus. It is one of the most important books I have ever read. The author articulates so many tensions between womanhood and yoga in such a fresh, practical, grounded but deeply spiritual way. It is a bible- a reference for life, for the ways that we can usher ourselves into each stage of life as women with dignity, realizing that these cycles refine our spiritual powers. There is so much refreshing insight. There are so many stories of women that ring true and resonate. This book is an absolute must- even if you just digest one page, or one posture at a time, although I doubt you will be able to contain yourself like that. I have been glued to this book for months.

A highly informative and practical source for yoga as it pertains to women, and speaks to how yoga was most likely developed by women. A true source of wisdom for our modern times and the truth of the ancient practices. A must have for the wild yoginis of all ages!

This book is my bible for now. I read a little in it every day. As thick as it is, every page is chock full of information that has been hidden or has not been talked about amongst women. It's such sacred and valuable information and exercises to experience our truth in our bodies. It's the long forgotten, secret, ancient birthright for women.

This book is full of really great information! So much more then I imagined. It has breathing techniques and yoga flows. It speaks to how to find our feminine power and cultivate it. To really connect with the body. So good!! Highly recommend.

WOW!! Amazing info and such a deep journey into health and wellbeing on SO many levels! I heard about the book from a friend. I bought it as a kindle purchase. It was so amazing I decided to buy a physical copy. It was outrageous on Amazon so I went to her website and ordered it for under $40.00. I highly recommend it. Life changing.

Amazing book. As a yoga teacher , I’ve begun using it as the foundation for my teachings in women’s health.