The Spirit of Yoga

by Kathy Phillips, Christy Turlington (Foreword)

Yoga is thousands of years old, but because of its current popularity, some people wrongly dismiss it as just another exercise fad made fashionable by celebrities. In fact, as author Kathy Phillips demonstrates in this large, beautifully illustrated book, yoga is a gentle but powerful means of achieving strength, flexibility, serenity, and a healthy balance between body and mind. Originating on the Indian subcontinent at the dawn of civilization, yoga is now accepted worldwide as an effective way to deal with physical and emotional stress. The Spirit of Yoga is a sensible introduction for beginners, and a source of inspiration for current practitioners who would like to learn more. It explains differences among the various yoga disciplines, enabling readers to make a considered choice that best fits their needs. The author uses her experience as a yoga teacher to describe exercises and postures—also shown in color photos—that can promote physical health and body flexibility while inducing emotional tranquility. Yoga positions are suggested as effective remedies for physical ailments and for discomforts produced by everyday stress. The author's witty approach to her subject demystifies today's yoga hype while offering readers sound guidance and emphasizing the entirely real benefits they can derive from this honorable discipline. The book's foreword is by the international fashion model Christy Turlington. Hundreds of color photos and illustrations.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published September 20, 2001

Reviews

[Stephanie Spence · Rating 4 out of 5]

In my coffee table yoga book pile that I never get tired of. Guests in my home love this book as well.

[dojacat044 · Rating 4 out of 5]

it does a good job of giving an overview of yoga. the history, poses, significance in hinduism, buddhism and indian culture as a whole

[Em · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful coffee table book about yoga. It's gorgeous and it's packed with wonderful information.

[San Frazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I am not finished reading this book yet,but I am adding it to my list of reads for new trainees. Afer I do my 500 hr teacher traing. It is a really loveely funny and personal book.


So I am finished this book was awesome I plan on purchasing it for my library so that I can read it again and again.

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice overview of the origins and spiritual aspect of yoga, rather than detailed explanations of the postures.

[Heather Robison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for beginners!