Yoga Chick: A Hip Guide to Everything Om [Paperback]

Bess Gallanis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 5, 2006

Welcome to Yoga Chick's world, where girls on the go maintain their glow through a healthy and natural lifestyle! Yoga isn't just about exercise, it's a way of life. It's the flow that's created when mind, body, and spirit are working in three-part harmony. For both the blossoming beginner and the experienced yogini, Yoga Chick's six fully illustrated yoga sequences are the first step toward building lean muscle and flexibility, improving core strength, increasing your energy and managing your mood. To maintain your glow, turn to Yoga Chick's nutrition tips and tasty recipes, natural beauty treatments. Achieve balance with relaxation techniques, guides to aromatherapy, the healing power of gemstones. And learn to listen to the wisdom of your own voice through meditation and journaling. Whether you are stepping onto your mat or off the fast track, Yoga Chick is your guide to style, strength, and serenity!

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About the Author

Bess Gallanis is a writer and contributor to YOGA CHICAGO. She has practiced yoga for more than a decade and studied with influential women. She has a yoga workshop which is often featured in the US media.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (January 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446694320
• ISBN-13: 978-0446694322
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.5 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #633,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Hip & Thigh Workouts

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read, fun to do, February 24, 2006

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Maryellen Thielen (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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This book is fun to read and fun to do -- and it's more than just yoga and breathing exercises. Great ideas here on everything from eating well to looking beautiful, at much more than the superficial level. This is a wonderful gift for any girl (or woman) who wants to have "style, strength and serenity."

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect OM, December 27, 2008

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Tina "Tina" (Montreal, Quebec) - See all my reviews
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I have been doing yoga and pilates for almost a year now. I have been fascinating with reading books on the subject of yoga in order to discover more about this art.

Yoga Chick, A Hip Guide to Everything OM is absolutely perfect for anyone who is just discovering yoga and has questions.

First off, the cover of this book really impressed me - I love the concept of thinking of myself as a yoga chick and the bright purple just felt inspiring and uplifting.

The book starts off with a 101 primer of yoga. It briefly explains its beginnings and segways directly into the basics you will need in order to start doing your poses. In the Getting Started section, there are descriptions of some of the more basic poses (with a cute little drawing of the actual pose). I also really enjoyed the yoga poses that can be done directly on your bed - first thing in the morning if you are not in the mood to do a full practice at 5:00 am.

There is a brief look at our various chakras - where they are situated and what they represent. There is also a section on meditation and journaling.

Basically, this book really is a wealth of information for anyone who is just starting out. It is encouraging us to take charge of our health and to encompass healthier habits (including eating habits) with a more spiritual journey.

I loved this book - well researched and covers off any and all subjects remotely related to yoga - it is a bible for those just starting out.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga Chick - A Hip Guide to Everything Om, March 22, 2006

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J. Reynolds "Book Hound" (Hilton Head Island, S.C.) - See all my reviews
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My neice and I LOVED this book. It gave us something to work on together besides arguing about the messy state of her bedroom and how often she gets to drive my car. Besides the poses, which were challenging and fun, we especially loved the section called "Going with the Yoga Flow." We didn't feel overwhelmed, which we sometimes have when looking at some other yoga books. Doing the practices is great "us" time.