27 Things to Know about Yoga (Good Things to Know) [Paperback]

Victoria Klein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 2010 | Series: Good Things to Know

Your coworker, your best friend, that cute cashier at the grocery store: there's a good chance they all practice yoga. Whether you've already started a new yoga practice or are an honest-to-goodness beginner, this gateway book provides a hearty introduction to all the basic aspects of yoga and the benefits the low-cost practice offers - no matter your age, size, sex, religion, fitness level, or occupation. 27 Things to Know About Yoga will help you improve your health and overall quality of life by discovering:

• The countless benefits of yoga, including relaxation, physical strength, stamina, mental clarity, and patience.
• Basics yoga poses and postures.
• The relationship between yoga and diet.
• Over 100 helpful resources to supplement your yoga knowledge.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

"Victoria has written a wonderful book about the foundation of yoga practice explained in a way that is accessible, informative, and down-to-earth. Whether you are a yoga newbie who is learning the ropes or an experienced yogi who wants to get back to basics, you'll be inspired to roll out your mat and get started!" - Nora Isaacs, former senior editor at Yoga Journal Magazine and author of Women in Overdrive: Find Balance and Overcome Burnout at Any Age

"27 Things is the perfect book for anyone who is thinking about diving into the world of yoga. By providing in-depth information on the origins of yoga as well as many resources, 27 Things demystifies the power of yoga while presenting a practical approach." - Tisha Morris, author of 27 Things to Feng Shui Your Home

"Victoria is a friendly, funny, and knowledgeable guide to all things yoga. Her book can help you stop wondering about yoga and get inspired to start practicing it. Buy one copy for yourself, and one for your friend, family member, boyfriend, [or] girlfriend who needs a little help with starting a self-care practice." - Kate Hanley, author of The Anywhere, Anytime Chill Guide & founder of MSMindBody.com
--Inside 27 Things to Know About Yoga

From the Back Cover

Your coworker, your best friend, that cute cashier at the grocery store: there's a good chance they all practice yoga. Whether you've already started a new yoga practice or are an honest-to-goodness beginner, this gateway book provides a hearty introduction to all the basic aspects of yoga and the benefits the low-cost practice offers - no matter your age, size, sex, religion, fitness level, or occupation. 27 Things to Know About Yoga will help you improve your health and overall quality of life by discovering:

• The countless benefits of yoga, including relaxation, physical strength, stamina, mental clarity, and patience.
• Basics yoga poses and postures.
• The relationship between yoga and diet.
• Over 100 helpful resources to supplement your yoga knowledge.

--27 Things to Know About Yoga back cover

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Turner (July 28, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596525908
• ISBN-13: 978-1596525900
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,065,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #68 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Exercise & Fitness > Yoga

More About the Author

Victoria Klein is a freelance writer, amateur photographer, and creative dabbler. Along with a regular yoga practice & running regimen, you'll find her reading, cooking, baking, bicycling, contemplating new tattoos, learning how to be a military wife (Marine Corps, Ooh-Rah!), and looking for more ways to live sustainably (& with less stuff).

Her newest endeavor: taking a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training course + beginning a Yoga teaching career in 2012.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book to introduce you to yoga, August 25, 2010

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This review is from: 27 Things to Know about Yoga (Good Things to Know) (Paperback)

Thanks to Twitter I discovered this great little book. As a teacher and devoted student of yoga I am always picking up books to expand my inner library. I also try to read as much as I can so I can recommend books to my students that would be appropriate for them.

What I like about Victoria Klein's book is how clear and simply put the text is; that's not to say it's over simplified, it's not. She has really taken care to break down the fundamental aspects of yoga into 27 easily digestible sections in terms that everyone can understand. To me it's like a Frommer's traveler's guide for someone new to yoga.

Here are some specific features of the book I like:

'-It's 175 pages in a nice size font (no need for my readers!) that could be read in one rainy day. Or if you're like me with little snippets of time over the course of a few days.

'-An excellent definition of what yoga is and what yoga is not in modern language.

'-Class etiquette is covered in no uncertain terms.

'-Your health and safety are discussed along with an emphasis on the fact that yoga is not to replace medical care.

'-The 8 Limbs, Sanskrit, and philosophy are discussed giving more depth to the thought of yoga is just a physical pursuit.

'-In the 27th section Victoria Klein provides an excellent list of books, magazines, websites, and teachers to further research.

As a teacher I would definitely recommend this book to any new students to looking to deepen their studies. It also a great resource for people who haven't yet tried yoga who are curious as to what yoga is all about.