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Best-selling author Darrin Zeer knows it takes two to tango—and two to yoga! His latest winner, Lovers’ Yoga, shows how easy it is for couples to indulge in nurturing, soothing partner exercises to relax, rejuvenate, and create deep, lasting bonds.

Delightfully illustrated, this little handbook outlines 60 surprisingly simple stretches organized into five chapters-Playful, Powerful, Peaceful, Patient, and Passionate. The exercises build on one another, so couples can indulge in one stretch, a chapter sequence, or the entire book from beginning to end. Whether time allows for a few minutes or a few hours, Lovers’ Yoga aims to renew the connection and reignite the passion. Darrin Zeer is the author of several popular books. He traveled in Asia for seven years, studying the Eastern arts of healing. He has appeared widely in the media and currently teaches Lovers’ Yoga workshops at luxurious resorts worldwide. Thorina Rose is a San Francisco-based illustrator. Her whimsical drawings have appeared in Office Kama Sutra and numerous publications.

Darrin Zeer is the author of several popular books, including Office Yoga (0-8118-2685-6), Office Spa (0-8118-3345-3), Office Feng Shui (0-8118-4215-0), and, most recently, Travel Yoga (0-8118-4503-6). He traveled in Asia for seven years, studying the Eastern arts of healing. He has appeared widely in the media and currently teaches Lovers’ Yoga workshops at luxurious resorts worldwide.
Thorina Rose is a San Francisco based illustrator. Her whimsical drawings have appeared in Office Kama Sutra (0-8118-3138-8) and numerous publications.

Yoga takes our ordinary capacities and extends them exponentially to help us develop an awareness that goes beyond our ordinary personal and human limitations Yoga uses the foundation of the body – its secret energies and natural intelligence – to reach the summits of the spirit.

Yoga is much more than a great exercise system. Yoga has an extraordinary healing potential for both body and mind. Yoga addresses not only structural imbalances in the body, like bone and joint problems, but also organic dysfunctions, including hormonal and immune system disorders. In addition – particularly through its meditation methods – yoga treats nervous system disorders, emotional tension and psychological difficulties of all types from stress to psychosis.

For its healing purposes, yoga is closely aligned with ayurveda, ‘the science of life,’ which can also be called ‘yogic medicine.’ Ayurveda uses diet, herbs, bodywork, pranayama and meditation as part of a holistic system of healing that parallels the practices of yoga relative to the body, mind and spirit. Yoga and ayurveda are sister sciences that grew up from the same root in ancient India. They both reflect a dharmic approach to life, a seeking to keep all beings in harmony with the benefic laws of the universe. As yogic healing becomes emphasized we must naturally turn our gaze to ayurveda as well.

In Heart Yoga renowned spiritual writer and Sacred Activist Andrew Harvey and longtime yoga teacher Karuna Erickson present a vision of hatha yoga practice that links ancient spiritual traditions to contemporary life. Including excerpts of poetic sacred writing from mystical sages through the ages the book reminds readers that the purpose of yoga is not to improve one’s physical health or even to achieve peace of mind (although these results may be achieved along the way) but to reach a state of unity with the divine the goal of mystics from all traditions. With detailed descriptions and photographs of fifty yoga poses and their alchemical effects on the body and consciousness Heart Yoga presents yoga as a simple meditative practice that enables the practitioner to dwell in the heart and experience the bliss of union with the sacred power underlying all of life. The book explains how to prepare for Heart Yoga and describes the “Five Great Joys” that are part of the path. Included are the authors’ own compelling stories of their individual journeys along the path of yoga: stories of suffering transcendence and joy that both inspire and enlighten. From the Trade Paperback edition.

This comprehensive, user-friendly guide shows how to apply Yogic principles to the management of multiple sclerosis. Written by a medical doctor and a Yoga teacher who has MS, the book includes photographs and descriptions of each pose; explains effects, advantages, and contraindications; and contains “starter poses” for the novice or the physically challenged.

“For decades, yoga teachers all over the United States have acknowledged the work of Eric Small as the ultimate in helping them work with their own students with MS. No doubt they are now celebrating because Small and long-time yoga student and back expert, Loren Fishman, MD, have produced the definitive book on the topic. Not only does this book offer insight into yoga practice and self-transformation for those living with MS, it also offers something even more important: hope. To say this book will become a classic is an understatement.”–Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, PT, yoga teacher since 1971, and author of six books on yoga

Structural Yoga Therapy has been written for teachers and serious practitioners who want to use yoga to bring complete balance to the body. Mukunda Stiles begins by providing a comprehensive overview of the spiritual philosophy of yoga, and its many branches. He discusses everything that a beginning student needs to consider when choosing a practice, including how to find a yoga teacher. He also shares his solid understanding of anatomy and kinesiology (how specific muscles and bones react during movement) so that you can understand how each asana affects your body.

Structural Yoga Therapy “TM” involves a series of 24 asanas. You’ll learn “body-reading” to determine what your posture reveals about muscular imbalances. You’ll find out about joint mobility and muscle strength and learn how to work with a series of joint-freeing exercises to strengthen muscles.

Once you are fully acquainted with your individual needs, Stiles teaches you how to synthesize a personalized program from the 24 Structural Yoga asanas to optimize health and healing. This valuable textbook is also useful for anyone working in physical therapy, myofascial release techniques, or other forms of massage.