Review: Weight loss and complete healthfulness the natural way
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 8, 2013
Dr. Andrew and Sarah Williams have teamed to create one of the most accessible books on Yoga for the beginner with a special emphasis on Yoga for weight loss. Andrew, an international fitness coach and yoga instructor, and Sarah, a nutritionist and fitness trainer, operate multiple health centers in America and Europe. Their approach is as close to one-on-one as the Internet will advance: they are always available for personal guidance - a rarity in the world of Health and Fitness today.Respectful of all attempts proclaimed by other experts on how to control diet and weight, these two emphasize the natural healing power of yoga - without the need for supplements or expensive gym time. They begin their book with a very fine, succinct history of Yoga reminding us that the meaning of yoga `is the union of mind, body and soul  - achieving harmony by aligning every aspect of oneself.' They then explain how yoga provides a secure means of weight loss, coping with stress, attaining mental and spiritual well-being, controlling and alleviating pain, improving blood circulation, finding inner peace and stability, and preventing cardiovascular problems, diabetes, arthritis in a way that finally makes sense to the novice.While there are many aspects of the book that are informative and wise and helpful, the real factor that makes this book stand alone is the gradual introduction of practical yoga - i.e. the types of yoga, the positions accompanied by excellent photographs of those discussed positions and their emphasis, yoga poses (Anasas - with accompanying videos) for Relaxation and Relieving Stress, for Weight Loss, for Strength, to Build Muscle, the organs affected by Yoga Poses. The remainder of the book aids the reader on what plan to choose, how and when to set up that plan, the diet recommended to support your yoga plan, the importance of breathing correctly, warm up exercises for both body and mind, and much more. At book's end they explain the concept of Dosha (the first encounter for many of us), how to discover our own Dosha, and what type of Yoga is specifically right for each of us. THIS is personal assistance beyond the call!  Highly recommended for all health conscious readers. Grady Harp, October 13