Yoga not only improves health, balance and flexibility, it also has numerous mental health benefits, including stress reduction. Beautifully produced, A Little Guide to Yoga clearly explains more than 40 postures, each accompanied by an illustration and an explanation of the benefits of each pose. The author, Emma Newlyn, shares her many years of experience teaching yoga by guiding the reader through the various postures and offering expertise on how to modify each pose if needed. The fascinating introductory section examines yoga's long history and philosophy, as well as giving practical advice on equipment, contraindications, meditation and breathing.