1,001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom: Take Your Practice Beyond the Mat

by Liz Lark

This chunky, richly colorful volume takes yoga "beyond the mat" to reveal classic yogic wisdom pertaining to the mind,emotions, spirit, and of course, the body. Drawing from such classical texts as the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads , as well as modern Indian and Western teachers, this treasure trove of yoga knowledge defines key terms and highlights important themes. It's also a helpful supplement to yoga classes, offering asanas, meditations, breathingexercises, mantras, and mudras for every occasion and skill level. Just the right size to pop into a yoga bag, here's a guide to the practical and philosophical aspects of yoga that complements any spiritual practice.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Health

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[mac · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this little book. I like that it acknowledges the modern lifestyle and the things we have to do (like work and other obligations) but keeps the respect of the traditional.

[Jackie Law · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been slowly reading this book for nearly a year, and have included it in more than 20 blog posts :)

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[Em]

Great content, horrible format.

The book is small but thick, making it hard to keep the pages open. I would have preferred a more normal sized book that was thinner to make it easier to read. It's 384 pages and 1 1/2 inches thick by a little over 4 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches tall.

However, great content if you can bypass the doorstop style of the book.

[T · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am finally writing this review today, though I’ve enjoyed this book for years. I like to read one section before bed almost every night, and have now been through the book at least 20 times! Highly recommend.

[Cherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great for yoga teachers and serious yogis.

[Marie-eve · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little book will surprise you. I keep going back to it for small pieces of wisdom.

[Brenda Kahn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, it took me long enough to get through. This was something I had to take a long time to digest and one I will be returning to often. Very nice introduction to deepening one's yoga practice and understanding the principals.

[B.A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing reference to keep nearby whilst living your day-to-day life and keeping up with a good yoga practice.

[Melissa Witsell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything I need in one tiny volume. I take it everywhere.

[Kristen Brennan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! Quick snippets of yogic philosophy and practice. Easy to pick up and put down and pick up again.

[Elizabeth]

Beautiful book to dip into on a regular basis.

[CanadianBookOwl · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good read!

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE THIS BOOK! Tiny but powerful, actually goes a lot deeper than, most yoga books.