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Yogilates(R): Integrating Yoga and Pilates for Complete Fitness, Strength, and Flexibility

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As the author of this book, I am responding to the Publishers Weekly review of my book on Yogilates. This reviewer must have never read any yoga or Pilates exercise books before if they can't manage to follow the simple instructions that I have presented in this book. Compared to most other mind/body fitness books, I wrote this book in a straight-forward way with clear and simple instructions even a total beginner could understand. Perhaps the reviewer doesn't want to have to think about breathing or alignment while exercising. Even so, these are easily followed (inhale during one move, exhale for the other). Moreover, there are several chapters before the exercises start that explain philosophical background, how to check your flexibility, and establish awareness of basic movements. These chapters will add to anyones' overall understanding of Yogilates and help prepare the reader for a safe and effective practice.
My hope is that people will ignore this reviewer's completely off base comments and see the book themselves. I feel I can safely guarantee that you will find it to be written in a user-friendly manner. And you will also find the photos and models to be clear and serene, not grim at all.
Thank you and Namaste,
Jonathan Urla, Author

I have studied yoga for many years, and this book is one of the most informative and easy to read for me. It is laid out extremely well, and also extremely readable and easy to follow. It was particularly helpful in the beginning on how to breathe properly and how to test flexibility and alignment. Everything was easy to follow and I love the combination of both yoga and pilates.This is exactly the mind/body fitness system that I have been searching and I finally found it! A real winner!

this book is extremely well written and easy to follow for anyone who has the desire to learn pilates and/or yoga. while it is usually more effective to meet with an instructor, if the instructor isn't Jonathan, buy this book. having taken a workshop with the author, it would be difficult for me to be instructed by anyone else, therefore having this book to refer to is completely necessary. I encourage anyone who has the desire to do something that will give incredible results, to get this book and follow it several times a week. you will not be disappointed!

I have taken Mr. Urla's class in the past and I find the written work to be as complete as all of his previous work including his tapes. I can recommend this text/manual highly. Especially if you are trying to figure out Pilates, Yoga what is the difference? Jonathan continues to teach this work thoroughly and
I look forward to his future work. For all NYers find out where he is teaching next and get there.

The visual appeal of this beautiful book is matched by a simple, easy to understand text. I feel as if a personal trainer is sharing his mastery with me. Especially helpful are the flow of photos and the extra comments he calls "refinements".
The "Yogilates" videos make an ideal program together with the book.

AS an instructor of both pilates and yoga- I found this a great and simple way to apply both practices to my classes....the author really explains nicely...

This is a great book, but I have a lot of trouble following books and so I bought the video, which allowed me to learn better. Both the book and the video are great. Yogilates is a calming yet invigorating workout. Not too easy, not too hard. And one of the few exercises I've actually been able to stick with consistently. Enjoyable and well-taught.

I have studied yoga for many years, and this book is one of the most informative and easy to read for me. It is laid out extremely well, and also extremely readable and easy to follow. It was particularly helpful in the beginning on how to breathe properly and how to test flexibility and alignment. Everything was easy to follow and I love the combination of both yoga and pilates.This is exactly the mind/body fitness system that I have been searching and I finally found it! A real winner!

If you buy this DVD, you won't disappointment.
It's easy to learn and fun.

Having read volumes about the subject, this is THE quintessential book on yoga-related topics.