I wanted a book to show the IDEAL pose, so I'd know what to work toward. Here, many of the photos of the poses are actually incorrect when compared to the dialogue of Bikram. AS stated in an earlier review, these are yoga students, not champions, but I'd like to see, as do you I'm sure, what the pose looks like when executed with precision and expertise. Most beginners would not even realize what was incorrect about the photos (hence, all the good reviews), but after years of Bikrams dialogue drummed into my head, I am quite surprised that she even published these photos. If you are looking for a book to help you with an activity you can do at home, alone, in your own time, please know that it would NEVER substitute for a regular practice in a studio. Plus,I have no idea how one would learn yoga from a book. Save your $, and use it on a class instead :)