Hard pass on rage yoga. It felt too try hard and I just had a hard time connecting with the writing style.

Talk about a fun release. I’m southern. We don’t always give ourselves permission to let out our stress. This book was incredible. I even got a copy for my husband!

Years ago, I took a yin yoga class... This book is the opposite and so much better. Obviously the profanity made it less zen but it just works for some people. who need to get that frustration out.Highly recommend!

In a refreshing departure from typical self-help books, RAGE YOGA is all about unleashing your inner badass.. yoga poses and sequences alternate with down-to-earth advice on getting your life back on track. Other commenters mentioned the language but it didn’t faze me, because I have a pretty foul mouth.

Although the poses are described well and are accompanied by clear drawings, I’ve been conditioned by decades of following exercise program son video, so I will be searching these on YouTube. This book is ideal for anyone wanting to start to practice yoga but who’s intimidated by the rich white lady vibe many yoga studios have. #RageYoga #NetGalley

I really like the laid back and easy approach in this book. I've tried yoga on and off and many times its presented in this loft way that makes it seem like too much, like I'll never be flexible enough or in touch with myself to master the moves. In this book you're given a way to look at yoga and do your best, let it all out and just do it. I like that there are no lofty goals, its just to try. I found the language approachable and it made me not afraid to fail.
I will say there were a lot of words in this, while not unsurprising for a book, I wish there were more pictures or a whole practice of diagrams I could look at in one or two pages, rather than having to flip around.
But overall I loved this book and it inspired me to try yoga again!

I didn't like the language of this book. I couldn't complete it. may be I am not the right person to read this book.

I wasn't sure what to say in this review so I have thought about it for a number of days so that I could write something fair and honest. And gentle. So here it is. I've been doing yoga since 1997, all types, and have always been overweight. I'm not your thin Lululemon yogi. And during a lot of that time, I raised a special needs child, as well as faced my own long-term chronic foot pain for three years before having surgery. So yoga hasn't always been sweet and easy and peaceful for me, and I don't have a perfect life. Unfortunately, I couldn't find myself in this book, or find this book likable. The language was a turn off, although I'm not opposed to swearing in general. Overall it felt abrasive and awkward to me.

I think this book is for people who have years of pain and anger stored up inside. People who do not fit into a traditional yoga class. I tried to like this book, I really wanted to, but I couldn't. The author says it best: "Rage Yoga is for the weirdos, anarchists, and unapologetic badasses of the yoga world." So my feeling is, if this helps someone in your life heal, or yourself, have at it. Take this book and your yoga poses and swear and howl at the moon and work out your pain. But know that they'll be reading sentences like this one: "Motivation and inspiration are fucking rocket fuel, but they can be fickle fuckers."

For those beginning yogis who have never had a place in the world, or have felt excluded, or filled with pain, I hope this makes you feel seen and heard and that you don't have to be quiet or polite or boxed in. The world is big enough for all of us.

I highlighted a lot of this book. I'm a yogi, I practice daily and I still need books like this to remind me to settle down and accept my imperfections. This book is great to help you realize that yoga isn't all sunshine and rainbows, sometimes you just need to let the emotion out.
I loved the yoga sequences and the real life applications. Lindsay tells her story and makes it all so relatable that I found myself saying "yes! That's me!" out loud more than once. I hadn't heard of Rage Yoga before I saw this book, but I am so glad I found it. I will be recommending it to yoga newbies as well as seasoned practitioners.
Thank you to Sourcebooks, Netgalley and Lindsay Istace for an early copy.

I was nearly put off this book by the title. I mean, who does Yoga in order to feel Rage? However, I am really glad I pushed through and read the book. The author's approach to yoga is about cutting through some of the stereotypes of Western yoga - we all know the image of the thin, white, cis-woman, smiling at us serenely from her perfectly curated room and speaking to us softly and calmly. But what about when you don't fit that image or you're not feeling calm and centred when you get to the mat? That's where this book comes in!

Add to that an incredibly knowledgable author whose writing style makes lots of the more mystical elements of yoga comprehensible without watering them down, and you've got a really fantastic book!

Why only 4 stars then? 1) I think some colour in the book would have been great, and 2) whilst I'm in no way a puritan and love a good swear I did think the amount of swearing got in the way of the flow of the text at times and that if it was for shock value it wasn't necessary, the book stands up well as it is... oh, and I still haven't quite made peace with the idea of it being "Rage Yoga" when it's really just "Real Yoga".

My doctors have told me numerous times I need to do yoga. I have watched yoga videos, and read books and magazines. I have tried to follow along with friends practices but nothing clicked. I would do a pose that felt good and I wanted to stay in it longer than the instructor would allow. It all seemed beyond me. I didn't think I "got" yoga. I was too cynical, too used to doing my own thing, going my own way. I don't like patchouli and sandalwood.

Stress is apart of personality and my doctors said yoga would help but it stressed me out more. How could I find my zen when the process of finding it made me more stress. Here comes the hero of the story, Lindsay Istace, letting me fire off my rage unicorns at the sky and scream my frustrations to the universe. I can hold a pose as long as I f#*^ing want it is my practice! Lindsay gives you the framework to work on your BS at your own pace (in with the good shit out with the bullshit). In eight lovely chapters the reader is presented with clear instructions in plain language how to practice yoga for those of us who don't get the normal yogic way of things.

Build the habit, form the plan and get going. Embrace yourself and your place in the universe, take up the space you need to because you are worth it!

This is a good book and I love the topic. It's more of a self help book than a yoga book, even though it teaches you a ton about yoga and gives you all kinds of poses. There's just a lot of talk in it and it's really set up to be motivational. It's also full of cussing so if that bothers you, look elsewhere. I found it a little over the top, kind of like that vegan cookbook where it seems like they just went through and added swear words in between every other word to the point of annoyance. Shrug. I still enjoyed it.

Various chapters focus on various goals, not body-wise but life-wise. Each one has lots of encouragement and then some yoga poses to work on that kind of mindset. Some of the poses have traditional names like cat cow, while others have newer, cooler or raunchier names. My favorite pose honestly is "piss on everything" which is exactly what the pose looks like and frankly a much better name. ツ

My biggest complaint about the book is that like so many yoga books, it's not designed to be useful at all when you're actually trying to do yoga from it. The poses are broken up on all different pages so you can't sit on your map and look and one page to show you what sequences you're going to do. You have to read, flip, read, flip, and so on. Even if you need a long explanation about a series, then I wish it would have a recap page at the end of each chapter or at the end of the book to show you at a glance what you're going to do when you actually get on the floor and try to do the yoga.

That said, it's a fun, interesting and really cool book. I'm glad it exists.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book via NetGalley.

this is a great book that I will be definitely be talking about to my clients parents. I thought it was fun and will continue this in my routine.

Rage Yoga is an alternative instruction book for anyone wanting to give it a try but feel as though they don't fit into the yoga mainstream. I felt the expletives and bad language were a little over the top but it might appeal to some out there. The practises themselves were ok nothing grounding breaking, but the breathing section was very good. The illustrations could have been better especially if the book is aimed at beginners. I think this book will have a target audience but I don't think it was for me. Overall a good alternative book on yoga coupled with the authors own story.

DNF. The excessive use of language made it unreadable to me. I wasn't the target audience here, apparently, so foregoing a negative Goodreads review.

Innovating way to approach this activity and achieve well being.
Sometimes, to achieve tranquility, we need to embrace chaos.
In this day and age, it is difficult to get into that quiet place to meditate and exercice.
This new look at yoga, is an interesting alternative to the perfect mold that society has placed in this practice.

Definitely recommend it.

I'm not entirely sure what I was expecting with this book, but it's certainly unlike any other yoga book I've read in the past. Instead, it puts a twist on the traditional yoga practices many readers are likely familiar with. This is a bit of a self-help book, in addition to teaching the reader a form of exercise. I enjoyed the breathing section the most, as well as the fact that the author was open on her own insecurities. As for the yoga portion, it wasn't my favorite compared to other books, but some may really enjoy it. The illustrations aren't that great in many cases, especially for someone who's unfamiliar with yoga poses. A link to demonstration videos could've been extremely helpful.

Thank you, Netgalley, for the opportunity to read an arc version of this book!

“Growing isn’t pretty; in fact, it can get downright messy.”

This quote sums up the book for me. Our author takes care to acknowledge the roots of yoga asana in India, while recognizing that everyone’s path looks different. One path to yoga is through Rage and self-expression. While this book is not for yoga purists, the author does include poses that will feel familiar to yoga practitioners and breaks down pranayama. There was definitely some research involved, which helped me respect and find value in this text. I would recommend this book to folks who like the idea of yoga, but have not found a studio/class that suits their vibes.

Note: This should be taken as a supplemental text to videos and further reading for physical safety :)

“Breathe in the good shit, let out the bullshit.”

As a fairly new yoga practitioner, I am always looking for new resources on yoga. So when I saw Lindsay Istace’s Rage Yoga, I was very intrigued! Istace puts a twist on traditional yoga practice - readers will be encouraged to scream and swear during Rage Yoga with the goal of becoming zen as f*ck. This book is part self-help book, part exercise guide.

The aspects of this book that resonated with me the most were the self-help portions and the breathing section. Istace hits on many of my own insecurities and also brings her own stories into the mix. In addition, the breathing section has made me a better practitioner of traditional yoga. The yoga portions will definitely not be for everyone. If you are a huge fan of traditional yoga, this may not be the practice for you. But this book will be good for anyone who has never done yoga or is disenchanted with traditional yoga practice.

I wish the illustrations where a little stronger, because if I did not have a yoga background at all, I would not know how to successfully get in many of these positions. But again, the breathing and mediation sections were spot on, and would benefit any level of practitioner. Overall, Rage Yoga is a solid workout and lifestyle book for those looking for something different. 3.5 stars.

I received a free digital ARC from NetGalley and Sourcebooks in exchange for an honest review.