The Complete Guide to Yoga Props

Jenny Clise is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) with over 1,000 hours of training, and she has been teaching yoga since 2012. She completed her yoga therapy training at Prema Yoga Institute and integrates therapeutic principles into her practice, making yoga accessible and inclusive for all students. Jennys approach prioritizes individual needs and encourages self-discovery through mindful movement, breath work, and props.



Her teaching style emphasizes building from a strong foundation, finding alignment based on individual needs, and safely guiding students through more challenging postures. Jenny believes in cultivating an intentional practice that nurtures both physical and mental strength. By offering her students and clients personalized guidance and encouragement, Jenny helps them find their own paths to wellness.



Beyond the studio, Jenny is an avid traveler who leads yoga retreats in beautiful locations worldwide. Her love for adventure complements her teaching, offering students unique experiences to deepen their practice in nature. As an experienced writer, she regularly contributes to Yoga Journal, sharing insights on yoga, meditation, and wellness.



Jenny began sharing her passion for yoga props with her ebook Blockasanas. She has now channeled her expertise into writing this comprehensive book. These works demonstrate her commitment to educating and empowering others in their yoga journey.

Introduction: A Brief History of Yoga Props Part I. Recognizing the Value of Props Chapter 1. Overview of Props Chapter 2. Evidence for the Use of Props Part II. Integrating Props Into Practice Chapter 3. Standing, Kneeling, and Lunging Poses Chapter 4. Seated and Squatting Poses Chapter 5. Backbending and Heart-Opening Poses Chapter 6. Arm Balances Chapter 7. Inversions Chapter 8. Prone Poses Chapter 9. Supine Poses Appendix. Pose Transliteration and Sanskrit Guide

"The vast history and modern world of yoga can leave some students confused as to where to begin when practicing asanas. In The Complete Guide to Yoga Props, Jenny Clise uses her immense yoga therapy knowledge, her inclusive lens, and a generous dose of humor to inspire and guide the modern practitioner when supporting yoga poses. This accessible and encyclopedic book is sure to become a must-have classic for yoga students, teachers, and yoga therapists alike."

-Dana Slamp, MFA, C-IAYT, Founder of Prema Yoga Institute



"I can still recall the first time I experienced Jennys approach to working with yoga props, and I know well the lasting effect it has had on my teaching and my practice. She helps you understand not only the mechanics of using props but also what it means to truly understand and support someones needs in a pose. Whether youre a beginner to yoga or have been teaching it for decades, the insights that Jenny shares in The Complete Guide to Yoga Props can normalize bringing props into every aspect of your practice."

-Renee Marie Schettler, Editor in Chief of Yoga Journal