CHRISTA FAIRBROTHER YOGA

Purveyor of Aqua Yoga Resources 

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Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy:

A Practical Guidebook

Cover of the book Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy: A practical Guidebook. The cover is a turquoise gradient with graphics of a pink sunset reflecting in dark blue on the water. There's a person with a red, heart-shaped torso and their arms reaching overhead that's highly stylized in dark blue.

Waves of Aqua Yoga is a down to earth, practical guide to applying

yoga philosophy to aqua yoga

A Splash from the book...

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"Most people think meditating is hard because they think they have to stop their brain from thinking, like their thoughts are water flowing through a hose, and they twist a nozzle to shut off the flow. Your brain doesn’t work like that. It’s an endless river of thoughts. You can’t hold back a river as one single person. You’re just a rock in the stream.


All you’re hoping to do in meditation is to stop the rock from getting tumbled around by the flow of thoughts. You’re just trying to be a steady boulder in the middle of the stream, letting river thoughts roll on by. Even that is hard enough, so how can you accomplish that? Pratyahara and Dharana are the transition practices to help you get into meditation. "

- From page 118 regarding Dharana from Waves of Aqua Yoga

Who the book is for

Why a water lover or yogi would want the book...

Aqua yoga is more than putting your body into shapes in the pool.  It's practicing with the 2,000+ years old foundation of yoga philosophy.

Unlike an exercise guide which puts poses first, this book starts with the philosophy and shows you how to integrate it into your pool time.

If you've done aqua aerobics or swimming and know aqua yoga's different, but aren't sure how except for the poses, this will clarify it for you and get you started.

This book helps you practice aqua yoga in it's complete form including the philosophical structures, breathwork, mediation, etc that help you customize your practice into a form that works for you. 

Why a pro would want the book...

This is the first book focused on yoga philosophy in an aquatic format.

The book gives you concrete suggestions to share with your students in a way they can understand and apply.

Cover of the book Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy: A practical Guidebook. The cover is a turquoise gradient with graphics of a pink sunset reflecting in dark blue on the water. There's a person with a red, heart-shaped torso and their arms reaching overhead that's highly stylized in dark blue.
A complete manual
Water yoga is about more than poses

The first book to approach yoga philosophy through the lens of aqua yoga.  


Fully illustrated

Over 100 photos and illustrations to make the concepts clear and easily understandable. 176 pages.

User Friendly

Spiral-bound to lay flat and write in or PDF download to avoid shipping fees. 5.5" X 8.5" to be easily portable, includes an index and pronunciation guide.

Long term resource

More than individual poses, it includes breathwork, meditation, mantra, mudra, a full practice class, and journaling practices geared towards understanding the major concepts in yoga philosophy.

U. E. - Reader

"Your philosophy book totally works for me. It’s so profound yet practical."

B. P. - Reader

"Best book ever."

S. C. - Reader

"I’ve been taking my time with the prompts in the Waves Philosophy book, and a lot is coming up for me. It feels like it's helping me connect more deeply with who I am, not just who I want to be in the water."

Get the Extras

Aqua Yoga Oracle Cards

A true surrender practice

  • Do you ever have trouble deciding what to do in the pool?
  • Use the wisdom of the universe to select the right practice for you.
  • 29 full-color laminated cards, one for each of the aqua yoga philosophy practices in the book.  4.25" X 3".
  • Matching custom cotton drawstring storage bag
Picture of front and back of the aqua yoga oracle cards. The back of each cards shows stylized graphic of a torso in the water with their palms together overhead and a red heart on their chest in front of a sunset. The reflection shows in the water. The front of the sample card shows a woman in Humble aqua yoga pose and the card is labeled Asteya.
The first page of the Yamas and Niyamas class from the Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy book shown laminated and in the pool.

Waterproof Yamas and Niyamas Class

For use in the pool

  • 3 double-sided 8.5" X 11" laminated pages
  • 18 postures including a meditation
  • Includes a posture for each Yama (restraint) and Niyama (observance)
  • Waterproof and durable to use poolside over and over
  • Prevents getting your book wet or forgetting a part of the class when you don't have your book.

2 Formats Available

PDF Full color digital download

B & W Spiral bound paperback

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Includes a recording of the book release party

Everyone who purchases a copy of the book receives the video recording of the book release party which includes a guided meditation download and a worksheet for using the Oracle cards.

PDF ebook Options

Spiral-Bound Edition Options

Basic Option: Order the ebook and get the book release party recording

Cover of the book Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy: A practical Guidebook. The cover is a turquoise gradient with graphics of a pink sunset reflecting in dark blue on the water. There's a person with a red, heart-shaped torso and their arms reaching overhead that's highly stylized in dark blue.

Basic Option:  Order the spiral-bound book and get the book release party recording

Cover of the book Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy: A practical Guidebook. The cover is a turquoise gradient with graphics of a pink sunset reflecting in dark blue on the water. There's a person with a red, heart-shaped torso and their arms reaching overhead that's highly stylized in dark blue.
Order the ebook         $19.99
Order the spiral-bound         $27.99

Plus Option: Order the spiral-bound book PLUS the Yamas and Niyamas sequence as a waterproof laminate  and get the book release party recording.

Cover of the Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy book by Christa Fairbrother next to the laminated practice class from inside the book, in the water.
Order the spiral-bound plus option       $47.99

Bonus Option:  Order the spiral-bound book and get the Aqua Yoga Oracle Cards as a bonus, and get the book release party recording.

Cover of the Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy book. Plus the oracle cards based on the book. This sample is about Aparigraha and has the custom cotton carrying bag that says aqua yoga in turquoise.
Order the spiral-bound bonus option         $53.98

Deluxe Option includes all 3: Order the spiral-bound book and Yamas and Niyamas class as a waterproof laminate  PLUS get the Aqua Yoga Oracle Cards, and get the book release party recording.

The cover of the Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy book by Christa Fairbrother plus, the aqua yoga oracle cards from the book. This sample one is the Aparigraha card. Plus its custom cotton bag with turquoise print that says aqua yoga and the laminated waterproof class cards from the book shown in the pool.
Order the spiral-bound deluxe option         $73.98

About  Christa

Christa Fairbrother, MA, is an internationally recognized water yoga coach and trainer.  In addition to being a ERYT-500 yoga professional, she is certified both as an Aquatic Therapist through the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute and as an Aquatic Fitness Professional through the Aquatic Exercise Association. She combines her background in education, yoga, and aquatics to provide high-quality programs for people of all abilities plus trainings for other professionals, so more people worldwide get the benefits of water yoga.  

Also, the author of the multiple-award winning book, Water Yoga, she loves making aqua yoga accessible to people of all abilities.

She lives in Florida with her husband and two sons.  When she’s not in the pool, there’s nothing she loves better than a good book and a huge cup of tea.

Headshot of Christa Fairbrother, author of Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy. She's wearing a sunshirt that's purple and pink, with blue sleeves and sunglasses.

Faq.

What's your return policy?

You can return the books and all materials in new condition within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.  Shipping fees will not be refunded.

Is the book available on amazon or through other retailers?

No.  The book is only available through me as the author.

Can I order just the oracle cards or waterproof sequence?

No.  The oracle cards will always be sold with the book as they are prompts and you need the book for directions, like the guidebook that comes in a tarot cards box.

 However, the waterproof sequence is available separately in my online store for $20, HERE.

I already bought your water yoga book, why would I want this one?

2 reasons - This is not a teaching guide, this is a practice book for everyone.  If you're not a teacher and felt Water Yoga was not tailored to you, this one is.  

And, if you want more information about yoga philosophy, this is the book for you.  Water Yoga had one chapter on yoga philosophy, this whole book is about that topic.

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