Simple Yoga

By Cybele Tomlinson

Book Overview

An easy-to-absorb, practical guide to getting started, and finding the style of yoga that's right for you.

From co-director of the Berkeley Yoga Center and Yoga Journal contributor Cybele Tomlinson, Simple Yoga explains what yoga is, how it evolved in ancient India, and how it can benefit the typically harried Western lifestyle. It gives practical information on:

the various yoga styles available in the West, with suggestions on choosing a style and finding an appropriate teachera basic routine to try on your owna modified routine for the office

Also featuring a special chapter on women and yoga, Simple Yoga is designed for those who want to give yoga a try--and want a clear, concise guide that can help them begin practicing today.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573241954
• ISBN13: 9781573241953
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Red Wheel
• Length: 153 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.3" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Highly recommended to new yoga students

Congratulations to the author for making this subject accessible for a newbie like me. Very easy to read and simplifies the subject matter. I came across it in a book store by chance, was intrigued by it. I picked it up and read it almost in one go! Now I am ready to explore more on this field including incorporating yoga in my daily life.

Terrific read

I have been getting into Yoga as a beginner -- and this book is just perfect for me. Prior to reading this book I was a bit daunted by yoga and the philosophy behind it. This book illuminates the basics. It also has easy to understand discussions on various topics of interest, such as the different forms of yoga practices, exercise routines for different situations, etc. I find yoga lot more accessible after reading this book.

Excellent Read

lately I have been getting into Yoga as a beginner -- and this book was just perfect for me and just at the right time. Prior to reading this book I was a bit daunted by yoga and the philosophy behind it. This book illuminates the basics in very simple, concise and clear way. It also has easy to understand discussions on various topics of interest, such as the different forms of yoga practices, exercise routines for different situations, etc. I find yoga lot more accessible after reading this book and highly recommend it.

This book was reviewed in the July/August 2000 Yoga Jrnl

This book was reviewed in the July/August 2000 issue of Yoga Journal. The reviewer liked it. "A complete novice could spend an hour or so perusing this book and come away with a solid elementary understanding of yoga and what it offers. It's not an ultimate guide - it doesn't pretend to be - but it is an excellent first guide."