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It’s rare to find a yoga book that is truly comprehensive, covering the physical, mental, and spiritual aspect of the practice as well as tips and techniques on creating your own practice. The first fully-illustrated guide to Kripalu yoga and philosophy, Kripalu Yoga: A Guide to Practice On and Off the Mat (Bantam Dell, 2006), written by Richard Faulds, the former President of Kripalu and the current chair of Kripalu’s board of trustees, highlights the benefits of this practice in an inspiring and informative manner. Two full yoga practices (sun and moon) feature unique sequences, detailed instructions, precautions, and modifications. Other chapters are devoted to the energy pathways, the movement of prana, and such lifestyle considerations as dietary habits. Sprinkled throughout you’ll find inspirational essays from practitioners and Kripalu senior instructors as well as poetry designed to inspire reflection.

You’ve tried every diet from grapefruit to Atkins, but still can’t lose those stubborn last ten pounds, right? Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D., and a member of Healing Lifestyles & Spas advisory board has heard this complaint all too often in her private nutrition consultation practice. Drawing from years of experience, she sums up what she thinks are the problems in 10 Habits That Mess Up a Woman’s Diet (McGraw Hill, 2006). Simple quizzes help to identify your triggers and habits, while chapters devoted to such topics as ‘Putting Others’ Needs Ahead of Our Own’ shed light on the many emotional causes of poor diet and eating habits. Somer understands that ‘dieting’ in the traditional sense is tough, but through her tips you’ll find that it isn’t as difficult as it may seem; many of the problems could be solved by just paying attention to what we’re eating and how we’re feeling.

M.B.W.

Purchase at Amazon.com – Kripalu Yoga: A Guide to Practice On and Off the Mat

Also available at Amazon.com – 10 Habits That Mess Up a Woman’s Diet

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