Cope asks participating teachers to share their Tales from the Path, stories of how the long-term practice of these ancient traditions has changed their lives. The result is an inspirational volume featuring 26 distinct voices telling their stories, how they became interested in these traditions, the teachers who inspired them, and how the practice of yoga and meditation has shaped their lives and perspectives.

The contributors, many of whom are authors of well-known books on these topics, speak of their experiences as real people living in our complex world, complete with spouses, children, aging parents, financial demands, illnesses, injuries, and all of the ordinary aggravations of everyday life. Many of these teachers have studied and explored the practice of yoga or meditation over the course of 30 years and have been pivotal in creating retreat centers, styles of yoga, and teaching techniques that have contributed to the widespread popularity of these practices in mainstream culture.

The stories of these teachers ask the questions, What is possible for me, in my life, right now? How can my practice of yoga and meditation help me lead a more satisfying life? These are questions on which every spiritual seeker and practitioner of yoga and meditation inevitably must reflect.

For the yogi, there are no "bad" feelings - only unskillful responses to our ever-changing emotional states. Yoga for Emotional Flow is an essential program for working with these powerful forces, and a template for a new way of being.

Familiarize yourself with each pose and breathing method, then start with the gentle rocking warm-up and move into downward-facing dog. Try the corpse pose for even deeper relaxation. With two CDs, a book, and flashcards, Gentle Yoga Kit is the perfect yoga retreat in a box. It's convenient, on-the-go format means it can be used in a variety of ways. Try it at home or take it along with you when you travel. It will give you the flexibility to retian peace of mind whenever and wherever you need it most.