A Morning Cup of Yoga: One 15-minute Routine for a Lifetime of Health & Wellness [Spiral-bound]

Jane Trechsel (Author), Rodney Yee (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1998

Whether you're a novice or expert yoga practitioner, this accessible little book offers up 23 morning stretches to improve your health and well-being in just 14 minutes a day. Do them right in your kitchen with no more equipment than a chair and the countertop. While the kettle is boiling, the dog is being let out, or the kids are getting ready for school, you can begin to feel better and look better for life. Over 100,000 copies in print!

Editorial Reviews

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my favorite things about Janes yoga routine are that you dont need special shoes or clothes, and you can do it in privacy. Jane designed her book for people like me, who are a bit shy about public displays of exercise, yet are eager to reap the workout benefits. Her book also serves as a yoga primer. Kathy Kemp, columnist --The Birmingham News

About the Author

Jane Trechsel has been a passionate student of yoga for most of her adult life. She has studied with the major teachers in America, and completed several teacher trainings, including Rodney Yee's comprehensive 18-month Advanced Yoga Studies program in Oakland, California. She has been teaching yoga since 1981. Jane is also a pianist, singer, actor, and voice talent. She is best known for her portrayal of Emily Dickinson in the touring one-woman show The Belle of Amherst, and as the ""voice of BellSouth"" in the nine southeastern states. She currently lives in Birmingham, Alabama.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 80 pages
• Publisher: Crane Hill Publishers (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575871726
• ISBN-13: 978-1575871721
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #751,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In Praise of "A Morning Cup...", February 6, 2003

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James N. Vickers (Nashville TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Morning Cup of Yoga: One 15-minute Routine for a Lifetime of Health & Wellness (Spiral-bound)

I have been practicing Yoga for many years and teaching classes for a few. But I've never seen a little book that so effectively portrays Yoga as accessible and fun for people at any level of ability. I was given a copy by a participant in my morning class. After reading and 'doing' it I ordered 5 copies to give to my Yoga-reluctant friends for Christmas. One copy went to an octogenarian friend who suffers respiratory difficulties. I went to visit her yesterday, only to find her in the bedroom, book open, CD playing and actually practicing her new-found Yoga! But even as 'easy' as the program is, I use it myself on the mornings I just can't kick-start my own practice. It feels great, I get present and fully awake, and it reminds me that it is the breath that is the soul of Yogic practice. I can recommend and endorse this book without reservation. It is a jewel to be treasured!

55 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply great, April 4, 2003

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This review is from: A Morning Cup of Yoga: One 15-minute Routine for a Lifetime of Health & Wellness (Spiral-bound)

A lovely little book, simply and beautifully written, which details a 15 minute morning workout that can really make a diference if practiced regularly. The accompanying CD will make sure one sticks to the timeframe :) The book is very nicely produced, hardback with ringbinding inside, so it lays flat, thus making it easier to look at the illustrations the first time thru. The writer gets into the philosophy of yoga simply and concisely, and even manages to give nice little explanations of the yoga sutras and an excellent guide to meditation. Oh - and the drawings and colours used are so cute!

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to add a bit of exercise into your daily routine, February 17, 2004

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This review is from: A Morning Cup of Yoga: One 15-minute Routine for a Lifetime of Health & Wellness (Spiral-bound)

This book is perfect for helping you add a little bit of exercise into your daily routine, even if you've never done yoga or don't exercise at all. The author's goal was to develop a practice that requires no special clothing, no props, and no getting down on the floor while still providing full-body benefits. She has clearly succeeded in her creation of this short (15 minute) routine which can be done anytime, anywhere (I've done it in my office!).

The practice consists of simple stretches to open and awaken the entire body. The author begins with instruction on three different types of breathing, and for each exercise, she suggests the most appropriate breath to use. The exercises include notes and "extra attention" boxes which offer ideas for expanding on the movements. In addition, some exercises are rated as "optional," and alternates are given to provide either more or less of a stretch. The entire program can be individualized based on your own needs, but the book comes with a CD in which the author leads you through the basic program in only 15 minutes (be sure you're familiar with the exercises first, as she moves quickly!). At the end of the routine, the author includes suggestions for incorporating the practice of meditation. She also discusses the mind-body connection vital to yoga as well as simplifies ancient yogic concepts in "A Sip of Sutras." Finally, the book ends with instructions on one additional yoga pose ("Feet up the Wall") designed to achieve deep relaxation.

This book is made even more user-friendly by the handy spiral binding and the helpful illustrations, including the entire sequence depicted on a single page. It would be a perfect gift for anyone wanting to take a little time each day to improve their overall health and well-being; a wonderful treat for yourself or someone else.