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Overview
In Yoga Body, Buddha Mind,the first book to give readers the best of both inextricably linked practices, Cyndi Lee — author of the bestselling series OM Yoga in a Box — shares her twenty years of experience as a practicing Tibetan Buddhist and one of the country's most famous yoga instructors. This easy-to-use guide shows readers of all yoga levels how to combine the basic tenets of Buddhism and meditation with yoga practice. Her book offers simple meditation programs and exercise sequences that can be done just about anywhere, in addition to more advanced and rigorous regimens. Written in the same personal, comfortable, and charismatic style that Cyndi Lee has brought to her classes, Yoga Body, Buddha Mind is a comprehensive how-to guide for spiritual well-being and the ultimate enlightening experience.
Synopsis
In Yoga Body, Buddha Mind-the first book to give readers the best of both inextricably linked practices-Cyndi Lee shares her twenty years of experience as a practicing Tibetan Buddhist and one of the country's most famous yoga instructors. This easy-to-use guide shows readers of all yoga levels how to combine the basic tenets of Buddhism and meditation with yoga practice. Her book offers simple meditations and exercise sequences that can be done just about anywhere, in addition to more advanced and rigorous regimens. Written in the same personal, comfortable, and charismatic style that Cyndi Lee has brought to her classes, Yoga Body, Buddha Mind is a comprehensive how-to guide for the ultimate enlightening experience.
Library Journal
Hatha yoga teacher, practicing Tibetan Buddhist, and founder of the Om Yoga Center in Manhattan, Lee (Om Yoga) here combines the basic teachings of Buddhism and meditation with yoga instruction. The book is an easy introduction to Buddhism, stating that our bodies are part of the world's body; our minds are part of the world's mind. Each chapter focuses on the yoga body and Buddha mind, approaching the poses from both points of view. Meditation is about waking up to thought processes and experiencing all states of mind. Lee has a chapter simply on how to stand. Every sequence of poses is separated into levels for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Clear alignment instruction accompanies the individual asanas, which are illustrated with helpful photographs. The book closes with three yoga class programs, illustrated with stick figures. This is a useful and workable manual to develop a meditation and yoga practice. Lee's sensible suggestions make the poses come alive. A valuable asset to yoga collections.--Dede Fellrath, Tampa Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.