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informative, interesting and not too new agey
i've got this book after a recomendation of my yoga instractor and just like she said - it helps put the yoga i take at the gym, which is mainly asanas (postures) in a larger context of both spiritual guidness and preseption as well as other live guiding filds, like breathing, eating, and over all living. Full of important info
This book introduces, and covers a good deal of areas that, as far as I know, have never been covered before.His explanation of Soma is very sober and answers alot of questions.There is enough info in here for any person to gain, not only from his perspective but also for an informational aspect.Though there are meditation techniques I wouldn't just take up without Intensive Study into both subjects.

A Great book
This is the first bookon thissubject. Iam aseriousyoga practicioner and so far have never seenanything likethis:so wellconnecting Ayurvedamedicine knowledge withespecially Hatha and Kundalini yoga. Youcan see thatthe auther is an adept, informingus aboutthe working of prana inthe subtle body. The book containsto myknowledgethe most clearand complete explanationfora serious practitioner the inner alchemy ofyogic transformation.Thisis nota book fora beginner!Itexplains everythingaboutprana,ojas and tejas, vitalinformation on pranayama, pratyahara,chakras and kundaliniandallinconnection with Ayurveda. Thisis thefirst bookofthekind! ... Read more

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Great Book
I used this book as a reference for a class I taught on Chakra Healing and Balancing. Wonderful info. from the Chakra expert Anodea Judith.

Great Reference Guide
This book is loaded with tons of useful information.I just purchased the book and have not finished reading it, but this is definately a book that I will always keep and use as a reference.The information is written in an easily understand manner and is very detailed with regard to each chakra.

If you only buy one this should be it.
This book goes well beyond the basics that are found in other books.Anodea Judith laces her work with insightful theory and psychology, to help you grow and connect.It has all the basics, but also much more.This is a great book to help you establish a chakra balancing practice.These are tools you can use throughout your life to help you keep balanced even in times of disaster and suffering.
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Nobody wants to be stressful
Everyone wants to be relax and enjoy life.
Great book for anyone intrerested in YOGA .
This health book is a "must" for every woman.Judith Lasater's book has helped me to begin using YOGA in my everyday activities because I enjoy following the process of getting into the pose as well as understanding "why" I'm getting the benefits.Her

Too basic
This book is too basic. I bought it because of the good reviews. If you are looking for clear cut instructions and variety of good restorative poses, try Health through Yoga by Mira Metha.
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Editorial Review

To reap the holistic benefits of any mind-body exercise, students must relax and stay focused throughout their class. That's tough to do when the instructor seems to be--or actually is--speaking a foreign language, or when the physical movements seem equally foreign to the body. In Read more

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MindBody Fitness for Dummies
This book wins the"fitness relevance" award for being virtually the first to apolitically and respectfully describe the major mindful exercise modalities that exist in the West today - in one concise volume. There are hundreds of yoga, tai chi, Pilates, martial arts and derivative publications today each extolling the papal and fitness-related virtues of their own species of mind-body exercise. Therese has put together a utilitarian compendium of the classical and contemporary forms, yes in somewhat abstract form, but always with skillful instruction and quite meaningful resources. This is a wonderfully organized reference for those desiring a wide-angle and descriptive view of the major players in mind-body exercise modalities. ... Read more

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underwhelmed
I ordered what I thought was a full size intro to yoga book and got the pee wee version for elves. I had been breathlessly waiting for my full size edition to arrive in the mail because I was so excited to be starting yoga. As I held the pitifully small thing in my hand I got so depressed because it reminded me of some bad relationships i've had in the past--big promises and nothing to back it up with. I binged on a quart of dulce de leche ice cream and a dozen black bottom cupcakes to try to numb my pain. These evil satanic deceivers must be stopped.

Yoga for Dummies
Very good and informative.Written in plain direct instructions.

great little book
This book is enormously helpful to asana students AND it does justice to Yoga's spiritual background as well. ... Read more

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For beginners
This basic manual for Pilates is especially helpful because of the cautions about avoiding poor form while you're doing the exercises. The limitations of any book attempting to teach you how to do physical movements is offset by the authors' knowledge of what mistakes typical beginners make.

Not good for a complete novice.
I'm training for a certain activity and was told that Pilates would be great to do because many people in the sport do it.I knew _absolutely nothing_ about Pilates.I asked around at local fitness clubs but couldn't find any instructors.Lacking local instruction, I bought this book based on the recommendations here.
A treasure chest of Pilates exercises for a hard body
Joseph H. Pilates, the German inventor of the Pilates exercise method must be smiling in the heavens. The lifelong pacifist who was born in Dusseldorf, Germany in 1880... devoted his life to the study of physical education.He moved to the United States in 1926 and afterwards became active with the New York City Ballet."Pilates; body in motion," by Alycea Ungaro of Tribeca Bodyworks is a treasure chest of Pilate exercises for a hard body.
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Yoga for Health Knees: What You Need to Know for Pain Prevention and Rehabilitation
Excellent Book.Well illustrated and easy to follow.Well designed for people with joint problems, who want to strenghthen their bodies through yoga.

Yoga for Healthy Knees
If you have any problem with your knee, this is the right choice of book to read.
What a steal!
Knees bees. Whatever. Just got this book a week ago, so as far as helping knees per se, don't know, but most impressed with it. These few yoga exercises limbers up the entire hip, leg area. It identifies which side is tighter. She even rightly points out to go barefoot often to strengthen feet that have been too conditioned to shoes.
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Perfect for folks who spend time at their desks
Sometimes, I'll come across a little book that will You can do Yoga at work
This book is a great light introduction to Yoga.It breaks up activities for morning, work and after work.The work activities are not to difficult, time consuming or attention getting.

Exactly As The Title Says -Excellent Book!!!
My roommates purchased this book for me for the holidays, (hint hint - SLOW DOWN, you're way too stressed ~*lol*~).I now keep this handly little book at my office desk at all times!Read more

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Highly Recommend
Along with affirming the other reviews on this book, I would like to add that I have recently begun teaching yoga and have found this book to be an excellent tool for developing my class formats and information sharing.There is a wealth of information, presented in clearly stated, understandable and comprehensive text, that I can quickly commit to memory to share with my students, or jot down in an outline to reference during class instruction.Having purchased and read volumes of books on yoga, this is the first I have come across that has been helpful in that regard.Kripalu is a beautiful form of yoga that brings the true essence of the practice to life.

outstanding

Very thorough book.
This book offers good instruction for beginning yoga practicers such as myself as well as more advanced poses.It includes complete steps to correctly acheiving poses while taking care to help the user protect his or her body in the process.There are also modifications for some poses.The benefits to particular areas of the body are included.I enjoyed the testimonials and found some helpful to me.The book also includes the spiritual/body connection aspect of yoga.I found this book to be very helpful and interesting. ... Read more

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One of the best yoga books out there...
I had the pleasure of doing a weekend workshop with Ms. Kozak a few years ago after reading this book.I find myself constantly referring to it when I have questions about the doshas or the poses in general.You will not be disappointed in this book.

Best Yoga Information Around
Yoga For Your Type is a great book on Yoga.It teaches about Ayurveda and how we can know ourselves better and how we can then use our postures to help us manage our energy, feelings, and lives.It is also a really good book about yoga.The descriptions of the poses are thorough and understandable and as good as you can find anywhere.I use this
Comprehensive and Outstanding
This book provides easy to understand basics of yoga and ayurveda (traditional East Indian preventiative medicine). Gives the reader a way to discover their own ayurvedic type and how the yoga poses affect their type, so they can adjust their yoga practice for better balance, health and clarity.I found this book very easy to understand and follow with comprehensive photos and detailed instructions for each posture.It is a practical guide to developing a more effective yoga practice.It has changed the way I understand and practice yoga in my life. ... Read more

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Not for teachers
This is a handbook designed for students.I bought it to build my prenatal teaching library and am disappointed.The pictures are dated but the poses are classic.There are also poses for postnatal.

good source of info
This book was helpful in letting me know which poses were still ok for me to do.It gave me options when my instructor was doing things that I could not do. What is with the updated front cover but the 80's photos on the inside?

Great book for expectant mommies
I like the organization of the book. I compared to others and I like this one better because it is clear and has good pictures. I am looking forward the post-partum exercises with the baby, the pictures look so fun and amazing! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

As the physical practice of yoga has become popular in the West, many of the spiritual aspects have been lost. There is much more to yoga than reducing stress, increasing flexibility, looking great, and remaining youthful. Yoga is an ancient, integrated system designed to educate and unite body, mind, and spirit and teach the practitioner how to be present both on and off the mat.Read more

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Wonderful yoga reference manual!
Since I first began practicing yoga several years ago, I've read a ton of different books on the subject, and so far, this is one of my favorites.Author and yogi Donna Farhi takes some of the best elements from other works and combines them into an extremely readable, practical format.For example, she begins by reviewing the eight-limbed path of yoga and then focusing on a discussion of the "ten living principles" - basically, these are moral and spiritual guidelines from yogic philosophy.She then moves on to the asana limb, or the practice of yoga postures, and introduces seven "moving principles" (breathe, yield, radiate, center, support, align, engage) to assist the reader in gaining a greater body awareness within the poses.Farhi also reviews anatomical information in a way that is much more simple and more accessible than in The Anatomy of Yoga (although this is also a wonderful book).
this book is thorough!
I have to say Donna Farhi really has done her work.This book has alot of wonderful tips. While I didn't follow them all I found alot of good ideas to enhance my practice. Unfortunately, I left this book on a plane and now need to purchase another. It is one I definitely want to own to refer to every once in awhile for fresh inspiration!

I love this book!
As a student and teacher of this ancient practice, I found this book invaluable. The beautiful photos and readable text make a lovely and educational partnership. As it did for me, this book can become a reliable resource of inspiration and instruction. I highly recomend it!!!!---Read more

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An Experience
This book guides you through Ram Dass' transformation from Harvard Professor to seeker of enlightenment.You will never read a book quite like this.You must experience it to appreciate its artistic quality and great wisdom.Highly recommended for any seeker of truth and awareness.

Wicked!
It's an awesome book, Be Here Now, entertaining and interesting.
A Classic of Contemporary Spirituality
This book launched a spiritual renaissance for an entire generation. It starts out as a personal memoir, a Western academic who travels to India and finds answers to questions he didn't realize his soul was asking. Then, in the middle, Ram Dass shares some of the higher teachings of India, but in a way that makes you feel you are listening to a really cool individual who is also your friend. It is impossible for Ram Dass to be preachy. He's too down-to-earth, too fun, too "us". (As someone who has heard him speak several times, I can assure you, he speaks and is just like he writes.) The last part of the book is a short list of source materials, books and such, for those who wish to delve further into the subject. This mini-tome is a good introduction for those investigating the spiritual path. For those already on such a path, Be Here Now reminds us what we're trying to do, and why. I highly recommend it. ... Read more

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Itsy Bitsy your the best
I got the book after taking the actual Itsy Bitsy Yoga class with my son the first time.We really enjoy it & it does help with his digestive system.I highly recommend the class & book to anyone who has children.

Fun Book to Bond with Baby...
I love yoga and was ecstatic to see such a book.I was even more ecstatic to find that the library in my area had it.The poses are wonderful for kids.Unfortunately, I was unable to try some of the beginning ones because my daughter was already in the middle age group of the book, but I read through the whole book and found it to be very informative.My daughter loves doing active things so this is great for us to do together.

Great book!
I love this book.I started using it when my baby was 4 weeks old.After trying to do "mommy baby" yoga (using Baby Om) I decided it was much easier to do yoga with my baby separately from my own practice, though there is some overlap.Realistically, you have to stop a million times usually to wipe spit up, nurse, burp, etc, and for me it worked better to have all my attention on my baby.This book gives simple exercises, and great tips to make the experience enjoyable for baby. My baby has gotten more and more used to it the more we do it, and she is very calm, relaxed and peaceful when we do it now.I also like this book because it gives new exercises based on lots of developmental steps (head holding, almost sitting, etc) instead of just yoga for a baby - we all know that a 4 week old is much different from a 4 month old!I highly recommend this and plan to use it until my baby is 2! ... Read more

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A small book with big wisdom
I'm admittedly a huge fan of Judith Hanson Lasater's other works, so naturally I was anticipating her latest offering:"A Year Of Living Your Yoga".Borrowing the theme of her other popular publication, "Living Your Yoga", Lasater has created a daily meditation style book that gives bite sized wisdom that you can use daily.Each day, there is a proverb along with a suggestion of how to apply it to your day to day life. For those who want live their yoga and not just "do" yoga, this is a nice little way to do it. ... Read more

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A great reference book!
I'm a beginner yoga student and I found this book to be a GEM. It details different poses, step-by-step guides and provides poses to use for various ailments. I'm able to talk my fiance through different poses by following the directions provided for each pose. (Amazon has a really good price too- I originally bought it at Barnes and Noble for $20.)

Little book, big information, small complaints
This is an good little book.Many poses are featured in full color photographs.One of the nice things about this book is that they show the pose, step by step.This gives you a clear idea of how to 'get into the pose' as well as the full expression.A few unusual poses are featured that I have not seen in standard yoga books.
the title of the book covers it
this is a detailed book with plenty of poses with good descriptions of positioning, etc. good reference that i use to try new things and expand my regimen. i recommend it to anyone stuck in the basics and wanting to expand their abilities. ... Read more

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Ultimate Stress Management Guide when you travel!
Buy this book if you travel much!
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