After looking at a bunch of yoga books, I settled on this one (and the companion book, Yoga to the Rescue: Ageless Beauty) for my girlfriend for a few reasons:
1. EASY & CLEAR pose instructions and lots of illustrations which adds to the clarity immensely.
2. An easier version of each pose.
3. Poses organized in great categories.
I also like the refreshing approach these books take, they are quite witty, while still providing excellent yoga instruction and My girlfriend has appreciated the humor and the useful info! These are very unique books that stand out in a crowd of yoga books. I am glad I got them, and now my girlfriend wants to get more as gifts for her friends, and that says a lot.