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  • Ulrica Norberg: 15-Minute Yoga : Health, Well-Being, and Happiness through Daily Practice
    Af Ulrica Norberg (2015)
    Summary: From Ulrica Norberg, a renowned yoga teacher and author, comes 15-Minute Yoga , a guide to beneficial yoga poses and nutritional tips for practitioners of all levels. By integrating fifteen minutes of yoga into one's schedule, those who yearn for a better quality of life will find balance and peace in each day. The foundation of all yoga is breathing exercises, body positions that both strengthen and soften, and visualization exercises. Depending on who you are and how much time you have available, Ulrica provides different ways to do poses and focus sessions for a truly rewarding daily yoga practice. She also provides options for advanced variations depending on the experience level of the practitioner. With clear photos in a beautiful setting, 15-Minute Yoga gives tips on how to combine poses to create your own effective fifteen-minute program. With both energizing and restorative exercises, readers can build strength, reduce stress, and increase circulation. The book also offers a brief introduction to the history of yoga, its aim, purpose, and meaning, and general advice on how to integrate more yoga into one's life

  • Mary NurrieStearns: Yoga Mind, Peaceful Mind : Simple Meditations for Overcoming Anxiety
    Summary: What is a "yoga mind?" And how can it help calm anxiety, heal painful thoughts, soothe stress, and bring a lasting sense of well-being? If you've heard of the many health benefits of practicing yoga, but are unsure of the physical demands commonly associated with postures, this book is the perfect answer. In Yoga Mind, Peaceful Mind , two seasoned yoga teachers present gentle meditations to help you overcome anxiety and stress so you can live a more enjoyable life. Furthermore, the book's emphasis on yoga's contemplative tradition , rather than postures (or, asanas ), makes it perfect for people from all walks of life, including those with physical disabilities. In the book, you'll find 160 powerful, daily meditations that are filled with thoughtful, touching insights. Each of the meditations provides an inspirational quote, a discussion of teachings and instructions from the yoga tradition, and affirmations to remember and live by every day. If you are ready to overcome anxiety and stress and take back your life, the simple practices in this book will help you achieve true peace of mind

  • Elizabeth Gilbert: Big Magic : Creative Living Beyond Fear
    Summary: The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller "A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life... I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” —PopSugar From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls : the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of .   Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work,  embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magi c cracks open a world of wonder and joy

  • Jeff Krasno: Wanderlust : A Modern Yogi's Guide to Discovering Your Best Self
    Af Jeff Krasno (2015)
    Summary: Like the wildly popular festivals that have taken the yoga world by storm, Wanderlust is a road map for the millions of people engaged in cultivating their best selves. For the 20 million people who grab their yoga mats in the United States every week, this book gives a completely unique way to understand "yoga"—not just as something to do in practice, but as a broader principle for living. Wanderlust helps readers navigate their personal path and find their own true north, curating principles that embody the brand and lifestyle—authentic yoga practices, provocative thinking, music, art, good food, eco-friendly activities, and more. Each chapter includes expert yoga instruction by renowned teachers; inspiring music playlists to motivate readers to practice; thought-provoking art; awesome recipes for delicious, healthy foods to sustain a yoga regimen; and fun, unexpected detours. This wide array of ideas and beautiful visuals is designed to be hyper-stimulating—whether a reader follows the arc of the book from beginning to end or dips into chapters at random, she is sure to find something pleasing to the eye, to feel motivated to practice, and to want to reach for her deepest desires and dreams. This book brings the Wanderlust festival experience into any reader's home