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Boomer Yoga: Energizing the Years Ahead for Men & Women

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What a wonderful book..I found myself laughing out loud at some of Ms Birch's stories in the book. She is honest and inspiring. I loved the "real yoga models" instead of the cover girl types you typically see in yoga books. I am a yoga teacher and find myself teaching to lots of "boomers" these days and will use the sequence of poses and tips from Beryl's book to help my students.

A serious accident 3 years ago stopped my asana practice (after 30 years); healing took longer and all attempts to 'get back' into a regular practice kept falling flat. This book is just what so many of us need, injured, aging or looking for more, but not really knowing what we want more of. Ms. Bender Burch introduces yoga thoughtfully and thoroughly. From asana to meditation, its all here in an approachable and intelligent presentation. All postures are presented with detailed instructions, guidelines for modifications, etc. and photos, helping those with less than flexible bodies (but flexible minds) engage in a rewarding practice from the get-go. I highly recommend this book for anyone who thinks they are too old, too inflexible or too achey, sick, injured, etc. to start yoga or those that need to re-evaluate their practice and let it evolve further. This would make a great gift for any boomer that has an interest in yoga but thinks it's too late or that yoga is just about pretzel poses.

I met Beryl at the yoga journal conference last year and found her to be warm and real. When I saw this book, I bought it instantly and have not been disappointed. I have used it as a reference many timesin my personal practice and in my teaching.

I was hoping for modifications and considerations for older people doing yoga. I was hoping for sections on different aging elements, such as osteoporosis, arthritis, heart disease, and all of that for each pose. Nothing much out of the ordinary.

Beryl's life experience and insight into the human condition make this book a valuable resource for one beginning or already on the yogic path.