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Books on Yoga


Cover art for THE SCIENCE OF YOGA
NONFICTION
Released: Feb. 7, 2012

"A fascinating, persuasive case for demythologizing yoga and recognizing its true value to mind and body."
A fair, well-reasoned assessment of the many extraordinary claims made for yoga. Read full book review >
Cover art for YOGA BITCH
NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 23, 2011

"Brings the higher path down to Earth with refreshing honesty."
A smoker from Seattle heads to Bali to train as a yoga teacher, providing an entertaining voice to her doubts and inner rebellion. Read full book review >
Cover art for POSER
NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 4, 2011

"Delicious fun with a friendly nudge for readers on the fence about yoga."
Enjoyable memoir about life and the provocations of childbirth made palatable with yoga poses. Read full book review >
Cover art for FINDING MY BREATH
INDIE
Released: Sept. 10, 2010

"It's a feel-good tale of triumph, but one that frequently gets distracted from its purpose.
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A memoir of Falack's movement from painfully obsessed victim to Kripalu-certified yoga instructor. Read full book review >
Cover art for STRETCH
NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 10, 2010

"Both sincere and subversive, Pollack will likely inspire more than one reader to commit to yoga."
Freelance journalist Pollack (Alternadad, 2007, etc.) seeks to reclaim his better self within the ridicule-friendly world of yoga. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SUBTLE BODY
NONFICTION
Released: June 29, 2010

"A soft-pedaling history that packs a lot of synthesis into a palatable-enough package."
An all-encompassing survey of how the Eastern practice took hold in America. Read full book review >