Yoga in AmericaThis is the story of Yoga in America, as told by 46 ardent teachers and devotees from every part of the Yoga spectrum. 46 unique and compelling essays on what Yoga is in America representing the major yoga traditions, Bikram, Kundalini, Ashtanga, Kripalu, Iyengar and some that are much less widely known. The 46 writers assembled in this book show both the great diversity of Yoga and its unifying principles. So dive in to any page and you will find a story or musing that offers you wisdom, profound inspiration, and perhaps even a touch of enlightenment. Here is a sample of some of the fascinating and fun chapter titles: "Hot Yoga in America-Roots and Offshoots" "Skip the Middle Man and Go Directly to Bliss " "How Yoga Saved My Life" "Firm Buttocks or Self-Realization?" "How Patanjali Comes Alive in My Classes and My Life" Proceeds from Yoga in America support Families of Fallen Firefighters. |
Contents
KELLY GREY | 14 |
PETER SKLIVAS | 31 |
BOB WEISENBERG | 56 |
Skip the Middle Man and Go Directly to Bliss | 71 |
Table of Contents continued | 81 |
HILARY LINDSAY | 96 |
GYANDEV RICH MCCORD | 111 |
BRIDGET BOLAND | 127 |
AMY NOBLES DOLAN | 172 |
DANIELLE HOPE HIER | 185 |
The Ancient Wisdom of Kriya Yoga | 198 |
How Patanjali Comes Alive in My Classes and My Life | 216 |
Table of Contents continued | 228 |
Were a Wild Horse Id Throw You Off My Back | 250 |
KATE FOREST | 263 |
KINO MACGREGOR | 278 |
SUMYA ANANI | 140 |
TOBEY GIFFORD | 155 |
Table of Contents continued | 156 |
Something Magical Happens | 293 |
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