Dissatisfied with her job as a pharmaceutical rep and struggling with the decline of her long-term relationship, Grace, a well-heeled Londoner, uses yoga class to unwind, reflect, and momentarily transcend her earthly dilemmas. While pitching her company’s latest antidepressant to the disarming Dr. James, she is inspired by his plan to study Eastern medicine in [...]
Review “This sweetly voiced explication of the Yoga Sutras is disarming in its simplicity . . . I read it smiling.” —Sylvia Boorstein, author of Pay Attention, for Goodness’ Sake: The Buddhist Path of Kindness“A dynamic new interpretation . . . that will make this wonderful ancient teaching accessible to modern readers and useful in [...]
From Library Journal Reminiscent of recent travel books that feature “change-your-life” vacations, this book specifically targets yoga retreats across the world. Cunningham, who has been offering yoga vacations for many years, has selected what she considers the best international yoga vacations, as well as retreats that offer accommodations and meals. The entries are arranged geographically [...]
From Booklist Although it can stand alone, Mlynowski’s third story featuring the Weinstein sisters will be eagerly grabbed by fans of Bras & Broomsticks (2005) and Frogs & French Kisses (2006). Likable Rachel, who has joined her sister and their mother as a witch, explores her new powers during summer camp, where she tries to [...]
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From Booklist Sparrowe, former editor of Yoga Journal, has teamed up with one of the most preeminent yoga instructors in the country, Walden, to put together a comprehensive guide to yoga for women. The book contains numerous yoga sequences and photos and is designed to be a lifelong reference guide for female practitioners. Basic sequences [...]
Review “Lilias is a light whose own journey affirms the tremendous benefits of yoga at any age. Whether you are fifteen or fifty, new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, her wisdom will open your hips and your heart so that you can experience the fullness of your life. She will gently guide and attune [...]
We all have an outdoor enthusiast in our lives, and what better gift to give them than flexibility? Even in a small tent, atop a sleeping bag, these handy moves help loosen muscles and provide strength and invigoration. Designed to improve balance, coordination, and endurance, Sleeping Bag Yoga assists any traveler with their planned recreation [...]
Amazon.com Review “No segment of our population can benefit more from yoga than people over 50,” says author Suza Francina, Iyengar yoga instructor and director of the Ojai Yoga Center, where she specializes in classes for people over 50. The New Yoga for People over 50 shows how to adapt traditional postures to suit any [...]
This is the first comprehensive guide for yoga teachers and yoga students providing all the details on how to adjust or assist someone while they are performing a yoga posture. With yoga’s recent worldwide popularity, this book is invaluable to millions who teach or practice yoga. The book goes beyond just the physical aspects of [...]
A comprehensive, practical, and authoritative guide to the method developed by Iyengar. 100 key postures with detailed step-by-step instructions and photographs. This is our most recently published yoga book and has quickly become a backlist bestseller. From the Inside Flap A comprehensive, practical, and authoritative guide to the method developed by Iyengar. 100 key postures [...]
From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Western-trained internist and Yoga Journal medical editor McCall has practiced Iyengar yoga for a decade. In 2002, he traveled to India, where most scientific research on yoga’s medical benefits has been conducted. The results of that visit and McCall’s subsequent study of yoga therapy and ayurveda (India’s ancient medical system) [...]
Review “Working with Katherine for the last couple of years has allowed me to compete at a very high level. Following her yoga program for golfers is keeping me fit and feeling like Gumby. Loosen up and give it a try! – Gary McCord, CBS Golf Commentator and Senior PGA Tour player” From the unquestioned [...]
Amazon.com Review Perfect for beginners or folks with a bit of yoga experience, The Little Yoga Book is a perfectly portable antidote to stress. The book is based on a “gentle, flowing yoga” called Hatha yoga. It features poses to undo tension related to computer use, and packs in more than 40 illustrated poses for [...]
An encyclopedia of yoga practices, practical yoga, and the philosophy and background of yoga. Included are three thorough sections on health and energy levels, postures, and a survey of yoga’s history. From the Inside Flap An encyclopedia of yoga practices, practical yoga, and the philosophy and background of yoga. Included are three thorough sections on [...]
