Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind : A Guide to Personal Reintegration

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Summary: Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World
Review: The beauty of this book is its comprehensive approach to the subject of Yoga. While this book's focus is on Asana and Pranayama, the reader is left in no doubt that there is more to Yoga than that. It has a direct approach and economy of language which makes it ideal for beginners. However, the essence of the subject is never lost so that serious students of Yoga can read it many times over and still see something new in the old. What is special about this book is its systematic, logical approach with its emphasis on adaptation for individual needs. Two key components of this approach are the importance of correct breathing and developing the right balance of strength and flexibility. This book also has a chapter on meditation which may be a revelation even for some experienced Yoga practitioners. These days there seem to be very few of them who are aware that the ultimate aim of a Yoga practice is meditation. This book makes it clear that the practice of Yoga in its broadest sense provides us all with the tools we need to stay physically and mentally balanced in the face of a rapidly changing world.

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Summary: Extremely worthwhile, esp for the integration of philosophy
Review: This is one of the very best yoga books for those interested in a comprehensive and integrated view of yoga philosophy, asana practice and pranayama as a classical means of personal development and transformation still relevant for today. Mohan was a long time student of Krishnamacharya.