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An excellent introduction to the ancient Indian art of yoga. The book contains a step-by-step method for mastering the basic postures, breathing, relaxation, and meditation. The CD provides harmonious music to enhance the workout.

Yoga is the union of body, mind, & breath — the key to achieving good health. The postures, or asanas, restore strength & flexibility to the body, while relieving stress & calming the mind so that it become clear & focused. As interest in Yoga continues to grow at an amazing rate, here is a book for anyone — young or old — who wishes to discover the ancient Indian practice or return to it after some time away. The illustrated book begins with everything you need to get started, then presents the basic yoga postures in two sections, beginner & intermediate. It contains easy-to-follow sections on breathing, relaxation, & meditation. Also includes the ‘Yoga Relaxation Music’ CD which provides harmonious & uplifting music to enhance relaxation sessions.

Book: A Simple Guide to Yoga by Frances Kean
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A poignant and funny tale written in the voice of Ruthie, a recently widowed New York City Jewish grandmother, who accepts her granddaughters gift of a years worth of yoga lessons with surprising results.

About the Author
Lisa Grunberger holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Religions from the University of Chicago Divinity School and teaches writing in the English department at Temple University in Philadelphia. She has taught yoga for many years, and is also a published poet and performer.

A native New Yorker from Long Island who grew up with an Israeli mother and a Viennese father, Lisa was immersed in Yiddishkeit from a young age. Yiddish Yoga is her first book.

What kind of book is Yiddish Yoga?

The description calls it a poignant and funny tale told in the voice of Ruthie, a recently widowed New York City Jewish grandmother. She accepts her granddaughter’s gift of a year’s worth of yoga lessons, with surprising results.

Who wrote Yiddish Yoga?

The author is Lisa Grunberger. The description says she holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Religions from the University of Chicago Divinity School, teaches writing at Temple University and has taught yoga for many years. It also says this is her first book.

Is it an instruction book?

The description reads like a novel told in a character’s voice, not like a yoga manual, and it does not mention poses or exercises.

Everything above comes from the book description on its Amazon page.

Why are movement and community good for older adults?

A story about a grandmother taking up yoga after a loss raises a real point: staying active helps at any age. The NIA benefits of exercise page says some benefits of exercise are immediate, such as reduced feelings of anxiety and improved sleep, and that it is never too late to start.

Group classes add company, which many older adults value. The NCCIH yoga page advises particular care, so look for gentle or chair-based sessions, introduce yourself to the teacher and go at your own pace.

Grief can affect sleep, appetite and mood. If you are struggling, talk to your doctor about support options.

Related on this blog: A Short History of Yoga: From Ancient Texts to Hatha Classes and a Record Number of Americans and What Is Hatha Yoga? A Look at the Most Popular Style and a Typical Class

Book: Yiddish Yoga by Lisa Grunberger
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The practice of yoga has ancient origins, so the link between body and mind fitness has age-old reliability. The effects of yoga can actually be seen in the physical and psychological manifestations of those who practice it-a well-toned physique, sturdy flexibility, optimistic outlook, relaxed disposition and a can-do enthusiasm towards life in general.

Yoga is not just breathing in and out, some forms of yoga demand complicated twists and turns to the body. For medical precautions, it is not literally for the faint of heart. Despite certain limitations, there is a yoga that can fit your health and lifestyle.

It is the purpose of this book to give a basic overview of yoga to those who wish to be initiated into the discipline, so you can discover a particular yoga type that will best fit your physical condition and daily routine.

Take your pick from the vast forms of yoga available and get started on an extraordinary exercise regime of breathing, stretching, strengthening, toning, concentrating and relaxing. Yoga can totally transform your life – head to toe mind, body and soul!

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Deep Yoga, Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times, is a collection of essays on the healing and spiritual powers of Yoga and Ayurveda and their relevance for our modern times. Each chapter contains wisdom from these sacred science and practical tips and tools for applying this wisdom to your daily life. In our modern, fast-paced culture, dominated by mass-media, distraction and superficiality, stress has become epidemic. Modern medical science has come to realize that this stress is at the root of a majority of the physical and mental illnesses that plague our society. Yoga and Ayurveda offer a pathway to deep relaxation and inner-awareness. This leads to connecting with the intrinsic power we all have to self-heal… a power from which we have largely been disenfranchised. As the great sage, Dr. David Frawley, notes in his introduction to this book, “Yoga and Ayurveda together show us how to achieve health, happiness, and well-being on all levels of our lives. Bhava Ram is one of the most dynamic teachers of Yoga and Ayurveda today. Bhava himself was reborn in the fire of disease… and has the wisdom from the other side, as it were, from one who is not attached to the ordinary things of this world. Bhava will show you the deeper dimensions of Yoga and inner healing that he himself has worked through in his own vast array of life-experience. The journalist/news reporter base he comes from has been transformed into a calm spiritual teacher, helpful friend, and compassionate guide for all who come to see him.” See all Editorial Reviews

Book: Deep Yoga by Bhava Ram
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I Love Yoga: A Source Book for Teens Ellen Schwartz Tundra Books May 29, 2009 Selected for inclusion in the Best Books for the Teen Age 2004 List by the New York Public Library. Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years, but its surge in popularity among young people is new. I Love Yoga is not a how-to book. It is the book for those who are already hooked, as well as for those who are just curious about this ancient activity. Ellen Schwartz author of Im a Vegetarian presents the history of yoga, different styles, yoga benefits, concerns, cautions, misconceptions, equipment, and basic postures. There is information for those with physical disabilities and tips on yoga as part of a lifestyle even for those who do not use the poses especially to de-stress. Fascinating information is offered in a teen-friendly format. From the Trade Paperback edition.

About the Author
Ellen Schwartz lives with her family in Burnaby, British Columbia. She is the author of Im a Vegetarian, a non-fiction book for teens, and numerous works of fiction.

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