5 comments about The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy.

1. This book has been sitting on my Wish List for months. I knew I needed it the moment I saw it. I never looked at the number of pages: I was expecting a 100-page book with loads of pictures and little explanation. I finally ordered, it arrived today, and the first thing I said was "Why is this box so HEAVY?" I pulled it out - and it's more like a softcover college text-book in both its size and the strength of the material it covers.
   
   I am SO blown away. Words can't encompass the beauty and the vastness of this book. I'm a practitioner in multiple disciplines, and this book has everything I could think of. Reiki? it's in there. Reflexology. Check. Mudras. Yes. EFT -- yep. The book is almost 500 pages in beautiful full-color, tons of text, beautiful images, it covers science as well as holistic arts: anatomy, cells, biology, etc. It is so hard to believe that one person compiled and wrote this text. I need this book like I need water, it will help me to no end in my work in writing my next book. I'm almost in tears with gratitude to Cindi Dale for giving us this tremendous -- and much-needed -- gift.
   
   This is a run-don't-walk purchase. I should have put my ipods into hock to get this book sooner. No hesitation-needed. It has only 4 & 5 star reviews for a reason.



2. This book is facinating and includes almost every modality of Subtle Body Energy. I highly recommond it.



3. Cyndi Dale says on the first page of her introduction that this book will make good healers into great ones. I don't know about that. Great healers are great healers, they don't need this book. That being said there is a lot of info here about different kinds of "healing methods", most of which are interesting as all get out, but I'm not a believer.
   
   The illustrations are excellent and even though I disagree with about eighty percent of the stuff between these pages, the book is very well written, very interesting and done with a ton of class. I've had the book for a couple months now, have peaked at every single page, read most of it and just because I don't agree with it is no reason for me not to give it five stars, because this is certainly a five star effort, no matter what you believe in. This is a worthy addition to any library.



4. Book is a wonderful resource for those doing energy work and those that are just looking for better health and wellness. Book came quickly and in great shape too. Thank you for the recommendation.



5. Chakras should be respected like nuclear bombs.Kundalini like lightning. For knowledge on genuine experience with them read gopi krishna and muktanandas autobiographys. youll hafto have grace and hard inner work to genuine heal with the hands.The new age that says its easy only sells in rich countrys. trying to force the kundalini or chakras awake before the mind is 99 percent pure is very dangerous. meditate pray and make good karma for purity. Be patient and dont expect instant results. never do dangerous breathing exercises or practices

5 comments about Anatomy of Movement (Revised Edition).

1. I ordered this book for my daughter for her college coursework. The book was in great shape and was shipped quickly. Thanks!



2. LOVED this book! Great detail and info, must have for any dancer or anyone studying anatomy!



3. This is an excellent book for the study of kinesiology. It arrived quickly and in excellent condition. I'm very pleased the this purchase,



4. I am a Polarity student so this book was a a great addition to my library. The illustrations are fantastic, very detailed and clear. The book arrived in perfect condition and in a timely manner.



5. I purchased this book for the purpose of learning the action of the skeletal muscles, but ultimately I think I benefited more from its presentation of anatomical terminology. Calais-Germain presents the technical terms used to describe the human body and its movements in a succinct and understandable way, and her repetition of the terms along with the accompanying illustrations is a huge help for remembering them.
   
   after reading this book, I found I had acquired a language that not only made it possible for me to precisely describe movements, but also developed an enriched understanding of my own body and the movements it is capable of.
   
   the only reason I give the book four stars is that the images do not always give a good sense of the three dimensional arrangement of the muscles; I was sometimes confused about which muscles were superficial and which ones were deep. Trail Guide to the Body does a much better job in this regard.

5 comments about The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume I.

1. 
   This book is fantastic! Have both Vol I & II, and they are invaluable for anyone wanting to learn about yoga, being healthier, or any nursing or med, or physical therapy student.
   The book shows which muscles are involved in each yoga move - the ones working, being stretched, or supporting the body weight. For anyone in medicine, this also breaks down movements into steps and illustrates why the patient is in pain with that movement. For anyone in physical therapy, is illustrates why you need to do that excerise & shows how it will help you.
   As a student in a yoga teacher training class, this helps me learn how to do the poses correctly and which muscles are working with each pose and how to avoid stressing injuried body parts. Fantastic reading and a great resource!



2. This book is EXCELLENT!! I love all the illustrations and descriptions of the muscles and bones and their corresponding yoga positions. I am currently in yoga teacher certification training and this book is really amazing -I refer to it time and time again.



3. This book has very nice illustrations. But it focuses mainly on the muscles and bones involved in yoga rather then the poses themselves. If u are looking for a really great illustrated yoga book with poses and how to obtain them I recomend Hatha Yoga Illustrated.



4. I find this book to be very informative and a great help in my teaching og yoga and pilates.



5. This book is great content wise - but there were some issues with the way the book was put together. The pages weren't cut very well, and several had to be hand cut to separate. Other than the time it took to do this without tearing the whole page it's a very nice book.

5 comments about The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice.

1. Nice, easy book to understand yoga and where it came from. Good book to have to refer to every once in a while on history of teachers spreading yogic practices, on Pranayam and some basic yoga posture. Useful to me as a teacher. Reference book.



2. This book is truly a complete and comprehensive resource for anyone looking to enter into a teaching program or anyone simply looking to deepen or develop their own personal practice.



3. Dense with wisdom. some oddities to the sutra translations, should not be your only reference for them



4. Usually whenever people think of yoga its the asans that comes to their minds. Asans are only one part of yoga and this book does a very good job of explaining that. This book does a good job of explaining yoga philosophy and spiritual principles by providing the translation of Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali. This book provides you valuable tools to define yoga practice for yourself. But i expected this book to be a self help book which will help me implement and practice yoga lifestyle. If you are looking for a yoga lifestyle book check out Mylife Framework: A Model For A Successful Life Based On The Yoga Principles, but this one does also provides a good guidance on introduction, specifically explanation of some of technicalities of yoga concepts.



5. The book is a must for all interested in yoga, meditation and pranayama.
   
   It teaches beautifully, many techniques that are invaluable for our growth in the world of yoga and in the search for inner calm and awareness.
   
   I would recommend and require reading this book to all my potential students along with The Mystery of the Golden Blossom, and The Gnostic Magic of the Runes.

2 comments about Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit.

1. The Stories Present in the text is Very interesting with some good morals. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the stories to my Room mates. Good read for anyone looking to broaden their horizons.



2. I enjoy reading world literature and appreciate nice translations. I also liked the questions interspersed through the text. Far too few people read nowdays and from that small pool few seem to question or think about what they read. Recommend for fairy tale lovers and those interested in a glimpse of Indian values/thoughts/literal culture.

1 comments about Slim Calm Sexy Yoga: The 15-minute yoga solution for feeling and looking your best from head to toe.

1. This is my new favorite. Great lay out, easy to follow, very practical, tons of great information. Love Tara Stiles and LOVE this book! :)

5 comments about The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras by Sri Swami Satchidananda.

1. I am still reading the book and I am getting a lot out of it. I strongly recommend it for all spiritual people!



2. unfortunately the book I ordered (used) fell apart after two days I had it, a bit disappointing. I ordered used not because of the price difference (hardly any), but because I don't like to consume. Maybe you should sell the used books a bit cheaper and not class them as "in very good condition", when they are not.
   
   Thanks,
   
   Tia



3. I don't have anything very eloquent to say except that I love this book, and I love Satchidananda. Reading his words, you feel like he's your old friend, or maybe your granddad imparting a few words of wisdom on you. I had been intimidated about reading the Yoga Sutras, but his explanations helped me understand and really brought them to life for me. I highly recommend this book and any of Satchidananda's writings.



4. Adored this book. Satchidananda gives a beautiful translation and offers a very accessible interpretation of the Sutras. Understand that this is a book of cannon and as such is subject to the attitudes of its interpreters - but Satchidananda's is one of inclusiveness and reverence. He comes from a long tradition of study but does not overwhelm the reader with information. Excellent translation, easy read, very informative & thought provoking - definitely worthwhile.



5. I am still in the process of reading the book, but so far I am very happy with it.

5 comments about Yoga Anatomy.

1. This book does an excellent job of explaining which part of the body is used in each asana (muscle groups, tendons, etc). I particularly liked the very in depth intro describing the anatomy of how humans breathe - very useful in yoga practice. The illustrations were also great and they covered quite a variety of poses.
   
   However, I was expecting more of a how to guide for each pose. Possibly a "make sure to keep your feet in line...tuck your tailbone...look forward to lengthen the neck...keep your thigh rotated to bring your knee out...etc" - things you hear from teachers in class that help you get the correct posture. This is not the case with this book.
   
   I also thought the anatomy part was a little overkill. It's nice to know which part of the body is affected but I am not a doctor and to use the Latin terms just confuses me. Many times muscles were referenced in the text of a pose that did not have a label in that pose's illustration - which means I either had to remember what that muscle was or look back through the book. Not that user friendly.
   
   Overall: good book for those who want an anatomical understanding of yoga. Not good for someone looking to supplement classes or practice on their own.
   
   Hope this helps, Namaste.



2. The illustrations in this book are fantastic! The intricate detail provides a great visual to see what is actually happening in a well executed asana. The text is useful too, but it is written with very technical language and may take a bit of extra effort to absorb. I have found some answers to questions I have had in acheiving certain poses. I would recommend this book to serious Yogis.



3. this is an interesting book, for any Yogis to under stand more on how the body moves



4. I haven't read this book through, just examined the treatments of a few poses. That was enough to see that the book wasn't what I was looking for -- a quick visual reference to the muscular activity involved in a pose a la Delavier's Strength Training Anatomy. Trouble is that the illustrations highlight all involved muscles in red. I then have to go to the text to see which muscles are working and which are stretching. The stretching muscles should have been in blue so that the reader could see at a glance what's happening in the pose. I'm sure it's well done for what it is but ultimately not very helpful.



5. I bought this book based upon many positive reviews, but I am so dissapointed! It's just pictures and lists of medical terminology that I am not familiar of. I'm looking at the book now, but it just does not give me any inspiration! I glimpsed at a bookstore a new book "Anatomy for Yoga" by Leigh Brandon and Nicky Jenkins, which was released pretty recently and when I looked the review section of "Anatomy for Yoga" on Amazon, interestingly, I found Leslie Kaminoff, the very author of "Yoga Anatomy" condemned "Anatomy for Yoga" and rated "one star"! There are also correspondences between Leslie Kaminoff and Leigh Brandon. I agree with Leslie that the new book looks very well written and to me, inspiring. I haven't bought it yet, but I am going to buy one. The very fact that Leslie Kaminoff got so angry about this new book is simply because the new book is really good even in the eyes of Leslie. And printing the muscle anatomy chart in the Yoga book may be a new trend. It's not just Leslie's previledge to do so, although he was certainly the forerunner and thus gathered acclaim from others. "Anatomy for Yoga" really looked intresting incoporating different approaches to how to deal with "Kyphosis", "Lordsis" and other symptons of spine and the authors list several yoga poses to fix each sympton. There are even detailed mention about chakras and other useful information on poses. So it is totally different book from "Yoga Anatomy". And I wish that I had waited to buy this book until I found "Anatomy for Yoga"!

5 comments about Light on Yoga: Yoga Dipika.

1. I have been a yoga teacher for 37 years. I have owned this book even before I started teaching. "Light on Yoga" has great explanations and is the definitive book with pictures of all the poses. It also shows the possibilities that one can reach in terms of extreme flexibility. However, it is not organized well. It is extrememly hard to find the explanation of the pose and connect it to the right picture. This has been around for quite awhile so I find it puzzling that Mr. Iyengar has not updated the organization. For a reference book, easy organzizational access is one of the biggest assets. I find other hatha yoga books more useful for easy reference to postures, etc. There are only 84 basic yoga postures and other bookshave the postures right along with the explanation. In the internet age, one can find almost any posture with the posture and explantion almost immediately with out having to shuffle through Mr. Iyengar's conundrum. However, for completeness, this book cannot be beat.



2. This was the very first yoga book I purchased (many years ago). Even after years of practice and many other books, I keep going back to "Light on Yoga" for asana specifics and benefits. For me, it works as a yoga dictionary and so definitely indispensable.



3. After practicing yoga for a few years, I finally got around to reading about yoga. I took the advice of a few Amazon reviewers and purchased this book. Great (inspiring) pictures with concise/precise descriptions for each pose. Most helpful to me are the "Effects" sections; I am needing exercises to help with lower back, abdominal strengthening and to quiet sciatica problems. I am a cautious yoga student, and so I always ask yoga instructors for modifications so that I can lead up to some of the poses that seem a bit out of my range. All poses in the book are ranked in difficulty (explained in the intro somewhere), another great aspect of this purchase.



4. This book is a virtual must for all those interested in Yoga practice.
   
   The book has everything that one needs to start or continue Yoga. The first part deals with the basic principles behind Yoga, the ethical and moral laws that one must follow and also has several very practical and important tips for practice.
   
   The next section covers the Asanas themselves. Each of the Asanas is accompanied by one or several pictures and is graded for difficulty. Iyengar is also careful to detail how far the Yoga practitioner can go right at the beginning and how he or she can progress.
   
   The third part is on Pranayama, the breathing exercises. This also provides very detailed directions on the most important Pranayamas.
   
   Lastly, there is a section devoted to exercise routines, introducing easy to follow routines of different Asanas for the beginner, intermediate and advanced practitioners.
   
   All this is explained in simple and lucid language, yet there is always the sense of the profound behind the simplicity. One cannot help appreciating immediately that this a book from a master, someone who has actually realized all that he teaches, and a bond of trust and confidence is built up in his words. This is an essential book for all, whether you are thinking about starting your practice or of ways to enhance it.
   
   .....P.J.Mazumdar, author of The Circle of Fire: The Metaphysics of Yoga



5. This book is a very comprehensive take on hatha yoga. Complete with illustrations of postures, steps to achieve them, benevolent effects and even philosophical context, nothing is left out in this book. I am writing two years after purchase, and I am still loving it!

5 comments about Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia.

1. I will preface this review with the fact that I didn't actually finish the book. I couldn't. I stopped somewhere in Italy. I think I am supposed to like the main character - and apparently many people did - but by page 2 I knew I didn't. She comes across extremely smug and self-righeous. The problems are two-fold: 1) she doesn't explain at all why she's so unhappy. And she actually says she's too enlightened now to hurt anyone so won't provide any details. Well, if I don't understand who she is and why she started her crazy journey, how can I possibly empathize and so like her? The bottom line is that I absolutely cannot relate to this woman. And because we are only provided surface glimpses she comes across extremely smug, self-absorbed and generally unlikeable. 2) This book I believe was written so others could appreciate and perhaps take lessons from her spiritual and self-discovery journey. The fact that she does this by getting a huge book advance and runs away for a year traveling the world is absurd. I almost want to say, "how dare you?" If you write a book about spiritual self-discovery and do not provide any real insight into who you are and do so in a manner in which no one else could do this - you are going to come across narcissistic and self-righteous - most certainly not enlightened. Skip this self-absorbed tale.



2. I am trying to get through this "book" because it is an assignment. It is slow, boring and depressing. She quits her job and dashes around the globe to find herself. Rich family and friends meet her in distant countries as she travels. Can you say spoiled brat with rich rich rich friends and family. She had no worries she just wanted to get out of her marriage and flit around with no responsibilities and no boundries. She is shallow and lacks any admirable characteristics.
   I am glad I was able to get this book on Amazon.com for pennies. It will not be too much of a loss when I throw it in the trash.



3. I wanted to like this book. Everyone I knew loved it and said I had to read this book. I didn't make it past Italy. I was disappointed that she was paid to take this trip (book advance) and wondered how much of it was manufactured for the book. Also, to me, her tone seemed haughty and self-important.



4. I cannot understand why people like this boooooooring book. I painfully made it through Italy and started India...that's when I couldn't take it anymore and felt that stapling my hand to the wall would be far more interesting than continuing with this woman who never stops talking about the damn bathroom floor...save yourself and save your money! I hope I can get a few bucks for it at the used bookstore especially since I only read a portion. Seriously this woman quit her marriage for some reason that she won't share....umm ok isn't that part of what sent her out on this journey that resulted in an overly hyped up, waste of paper, diary of a cry baby? She roamed around Italy eating and talking a bunch of nonsense meanwhile not having to worry about money thanks to her book advance. What idiot publisher did that! I agree with many of the other reviews.....she is a spoiled lame. I will not even bother seeing the movie ugg!



5. Great - the book is what I thought it would be. Shipping was on time and got here in perfect shape. Thanks - A+