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Rage Yoga: Unleash Your Inner Badass
An irreverent and hilarious guide to unleashing your inner badass, from the creator of Rage Yoga.
From the creator of the international viral sensation Rage Yoga comes a book that will empower readers to crush their bullsh*t, unleash their inner Badass Self, and be Zen as f*ck. Rage Yoga is taught by certified instructors and done while blasting hard rock music, hydrating with a cold beer, loudly cursing like a sailor, and extending your fist unicorns in a state of bleeped-out bliss. This book will explore how and why Rage Yoga came to be and how to create a regular practice through breath work, positional exercises, and mindfulness, along with two 7-day programs.
From the creator of the international viral sensation Rage Yoga comes a book that will empower readers to crush their bullsh*t, unleash their inner Badass Self, and be Zen as f*ck. Rage Yoga is taught by certified instructors and done while blasting hard rock music, hydrating with a cold beer, loudly cursing like a sailor, and extending your fist unicorns in a state of bleeped-out bliss. This book will explore how and why Rage Yoga came to be and how to create a regular practice through breath work, positional exercises, and mindfulness, along with two 7-day programs.
288 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2021
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August 6, 2021
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.
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.
October 27, 2021
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 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.
February 9, 2022
I received a ARC of this book in a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for my honest review.
If you've ever tried traditional Yoga but it just didn't resonate with you, or you are a person who struggles with that meditative/Zen zone that seems to be so natural for some people, then Rage Yoga might be just what you need. I'm an active person who genuinely realizes the benefits of yoga for my body, but when it came to my mind, yoga has just never been something that resonates with me. As others around me seemed to be in that meditative state, I was always that "fake it 'til you make it" participant. Rage yoga isn't about giving the middle finger to traditional yoga, but moreso about giving it a different spin, allowing imperfection and being ok with it, and not pretending like you have it all together. Cuss if you need to. Scream. Throw up the double birds. Envision kicking someone in the face if necessary. It is about empowerment in a different way and is as much of a self help book as it is a yoga book. But most importantly, it struck a cord with me... my yoga practices became more meaningful and purposeful. I felt more connected to the practice and myself than I have in any other yoga I've ever done, not because it has profound moves or poses (it uses a lot of traditional poses but some with far better names!), but I feel like I've just never had yoga explained to me in the way this book did.
Because it is picture driven as far as the practices go, a little background in yoga is most definitely helpful - it is difficult to explain a pose if you've never seen it or don't know any yoga "language." But as far as a self help book goes, I found this one to be great. There are sections on forgiveness, accepting yourself, living without fear and trying new things - then incorporating these things into your yoga practice. I highly recommend this one. There are yoga practices in each chapter as well as breathing exercises. The last chapter of the book gives you a 7 day practice schedule that uses the different sequences within the book and each of the 7 days has an intended focus for the practice. You can find my daily reviews based on the 7 day series on Facebook at #RageYoga.
Now I just need to convince someone in my town to get Rage Yoga certified, but I did discover that the author provides a subscription service online which is definitely cool.
If you've ever tried traditional Yoga but it just didn't resonate with you, or you are a person who struggles with that meditative/Zen zone that seems to be so natural for some people, then Rage Yoga might be just what you need. I'm an active person who genuinely realizes the benefits of yoga for my body, but when it came to my mind, yoga has just never been something that resonates with me. As others around me seemed to be in that meditative state, I was always that "fake it 'til you make it" participant. Rage yoga isn't about giving the middle finger to traditional yoga, but moreso about giving it a different spin, allowing imperfection and being ok with it, and not pretending like you have it all together. Cuss if you need to. Scream. Throw up the double birds. Envision kicking someone in the face if necessary. It is about empowerment in a different way and is as much of a self help book as it is a yoga book. But most importantly, it struck a cord with me... my yoga practices became more meaningful and purposeful. I felt more connected to the practice and myself than I have in any other yoga I've ever done, not because it has profound moves or poses (it uses a lot of traditional poses but some with far better names!), but I feel like I've just never had yoga explained to me in the way this book did.
Because it is picture driven as far as the practices go, a little background in yoga is most definitely helpful - it is difficult to explain a pose if you've never seen it or don't know any yoga "language." But as far as a self help book goes, I found this one to be great. There are sections on forgiveness, accepting yourself, living without fear and trying new things - then incorporating these things into your yoga practice. I highly recommend this one. There are yoga practices in each chapter as well as breathing exercises. The last chapter of the book gives you a 7 day practice schedule that uses the different sequences within the book and each of the 7 days has an intended focus for the practice. You can find my daily reviews based on the 7 day series on Facebook at #RageYoga.
Now I just need to convince someone in my town to get Rage Yoga certified, but I did discover that the author provides a subscription service online which is definitely cool.
November 5, 2021
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. There's room in the world for all of us.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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. There's room in the world for all of us.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 14, 2021
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!
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!
September 29, 2021
This book was received as an ARC from Sourcebooks in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
Yoga has become a new found love of mine since I have started practicing and unlock the benefits of the mind and body. I absolutely love the unique approach Lindsey Istace took with this book that is not the traditional method of yoga but more of your unique style and pride towards it. All of the photos and techniques used throughout the book were so creative and appealing to the eye that I could not help but continue reading and following along. I will definitely attempt to apply some of Lindsey's methods the next time I do a yoga workout while looking good and feeling good too.
We will consider adding this title to our R Non-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
Yoga has become a new found love of mine since I have started practicing and unlock the benefits of the mind and body. I absolutely love the unique approach Lindsey Istace took with this book that is not the traditional method of yoga but more of your unique style and pride towards it. All of the photos and techniques used throughout the book were so creative and appealing to the eye that I could not help but continue reading and following along. I will definitely attempt to apply some of Lindsey's methods the next time I do a yoga workout while looking good and feeling good too.
We will consider adding this title to our R Non-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
November 13, 2021
Such an awesome book! I love Lindsay’s irreverent writing style. She’s also an excellent teacher.
Personally, the “zen” style of yoga makes me want to choke on all the “live, laugh, love” going around. It’s not for me.
Rage yoga feels inclusive, funny, and refreshing. The pose titles are hilarious. 10/10 for the spicy fitness person in your life.
Can’t wait for in person classes and maybe one day a Volume 2?
Personally, the “zen” style of yoga makes me want to choke on all the “live, laugh, love” going around. It’s not for me.
Rage yoga feels inclusive, funny, and refreshing. The pose titles are hilarious. 10/10 for the spicy fitness person in your life.
Can’t wait for in person classes and maybe one day a Volume 2?
February 10, 2022
Alright Rage yoga review is today not yesterday but one thing I learned is to cut myself some slack so I did and took an extra day to let y'all in on my 7 day journey(which really took 8 because I took a day off)
I feel I had a head start on this because I have been doing yoga regularly for a few years now. My take away is, this is a fun change from my regular yoga with Adriene I came at the practices from a new angle. It seems to embody what yoga is about for the mind (with meditations and thought processes) as well as new sequences for the body. I would recommend reading through the book first (I skimmed, like I do) then refering back to the parts needed for each day and diving in deeper. I would also suggest really reading and rewriting the sequences down on a flat paper so you don't have to stop and flip pages (I learned this day 1). Over all it was a new adventure and enjoyable to see something I love in a different way ( yet still the same outcome really because yoga and meditation) Namaste Friends or as rage yoga states "F*@K yeah"!
I feel I had a head start on this because I have been doing yoga regularly for a few years now. My take away is, this is a fun change from my regular yoga with Adriene I came at the practices from a new angle. It seems to embody what yoga is about for the mind (with meditations and thought processes) as well as new sequences for the body. I would recommend reading through the book first (I skimmed, like I do) then refering back to the parts needed for each day and diving in deeper. I would also suggest really reading and rewriting the sequences down on a flat paper so you don't have to stop and flip pages (I learned this day 1). Over all it was a new adventure and enjoyable to see something I love in a different way ( yet still the same outcome really because yoga and meditation) Namaste Friends or as rage yoga states "F*@K yeah"!
November 13, 2021
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
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
January 22, 2022
3.5 stars. An approachable, unintimidating book about creating and maintaining a yoga practice. The Sanskrit is sparse, breath and meditation exercises and physical poses are explained in plain English, and the reader is encouraged to incorporate them (or not) as they see fit within the context of their own life and beliefs. Practical guide to yoga for folks who aren’t into crystals, manifesting, or other new age trends which seem to be popular in mainstream American yoga culture at the moment.
May 30, 2025
I’ve gifted this book to 2 people already and have recommended it to many more! I love this perspective on yoga and its’ emphasis on creating a practice that’s completely personal and “raw”. “Unlocking your inner badass” is such a fun way to think about self-care through movement/yoga. I’ve found myself repeating the mantra “inhale the good shit, exhale the bullshit” recently LOL! 4 stars though because it’s one of those self-help books that repeats itself, but makes sense too since repetition is key with establishing a consistent practice. Definitely would recommend!!
June 28, 2021
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.
Note: I received an ARC for review purposes and an honest and unbiased opinion.
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.
Note: I received an ARC for review purposes and an honest and unbiased opinion.
January 7, 2022
Love this book! If bad language offends you however you will want to move elsewhere. Lindsay is a wonderful teacher and guide and had me laughing out loud on many occasions. She is relatable and gave me some of my favorite yoga sequences including the fearless and unapologetically awesome sequence. This is way more than a book for yoga and a guide to help us learn how to live our best lives, be more accepting of our flaws, and gracefully work through tough times.
April 12, 2024
I don't really think that "rage" and "yoga" are meant to go hand in hand lol isn't the point of yoga to feel better? I feel like this book is a little off the mark and actually feels a bit angry and isn't really meant to make you feel relaxed or better but and of encourages negativity because in my opinion but I guess if other people are getting something out of it they can - i would just say its not really about what yoga is about
November 7, 2021
3.5
I was expecting more yoga movements and less "hippy" stuff but got the opposite. There are some movement instructions but it's more of a self help book, in my opinion. Not a bad thing necessarily, just not what I was expecting or looking for.
I received an advanced copy through sourcebooks' early reads program in exchange for an honest review.
I was expecting more yoga movements and less "hippy" stuff but got the opposite. There are some movement instructions but it's more of a self help book, in my opinion. Not a bad thing necessarily, just not what I was expecting or looking for.
I received an advanced copy through sourcebooks' early reads program in exchange for an honest review.
November 12, 2021
Full disclosure, friend of the author.
Many reviews so far are of the advanced copy but the final version features roughly 50 more pages made up of a well illustrated glossary and more sequences which are also illustrated. This books sits pretty firmly between "yoga instruction," and a "how to love yourself" guide.
Many reviews so far are of the advanced copy but the final version features roughly 50 more pages made up of a well illustrated glossary and more sequences which are also illustrated. This books sits pretty firmly between "yoga instruction," and a "how to love yourself" guide.
December 1, 2021
This book is funny and very matter of fact. However, it wasn’t for me. I do yoga occasionally and benefit from seeing someone do it at the same time. Yes there are suggested days to follow but I would constantly have to stop and flip to different parts of the book to find the exercises. That doesn’t work for me. Thanks to Sourcebooks for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 12, 2022
I heard Of Rage Yoga long ago, this book was not what I was expecting. I was not expecting a personal development book. I was expecting so much more. Maybe that was my own higher standards. I feel like I didn’t really get much out of it. Maybe one day I’ll read again and that will change.
September 24, 2024
I read the introduction to this exactly when I needed to and loved it but then I never wanted to practice the poses while reading the instructions so I didn't get eveything I wanted out of this in terms of movement but it pushed back into a yoga mood which is all I can ask for.
December 18, 2021
Good yoga poses. I didn't know anything about rage yoga and this book explained it all!
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December 26, 2021Talk 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!
January 4, 2022
Love the attitude of this book. Was a great read. I would definitely recommend for the beginner yoga enthusiast.
January 31, 2022
I loved this so much!
December 29, 2024
Something that I will continue to reference in my practice. Nice to not take something so seriously.
March 28, 2022
This was an interesting take on yoga for the atypical yogi. The idea is that anyone can practice yoga, whether or not you fit into the idea everyone has of the yoga mom. There is a lot of cursing involved and I find it kind of hard to read the yoga poses and sequences as described – learning yoga from a book may be something that isn’t quite for me! I did like the personal story parts from the author.
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