DK Living: Yoga Mind And Body
Author: Sivananda Yoga Center
Develop your mental and physical potential, nourish yourself with simple, natural food, and begin to control the stress and tension of everyday living by following the five main principles in Yoga Mind & Body. Practice the 12 basic Yogic postures and the advanced asanas, which are illustrated in easy-to-follow photographic sequences. Learn how to perform them properly, and how to increase your personal level of skill gradually in the time you have available. Discover the benefits of proper breathing through simple step-by-step exercises, and feel how this infuses you with renewed energy. Learn to relax physically and mentally, letting go of stressful situations by adopting a positive attitude and Yogic philosophy. Purify and strengthen your body and mind with nutritionally balanced meals, following dietary advice and imaginative vegetarian recipes. Unlock the hidden powers of the mind through meditation, explore the benefits of positive thinking, and discover within yourself a broader sense of purpose.
School Library Journal
YAA book that promotes the idea of strong minds and bodies in an appealing manner. Each page has colorful illustrations, charts, and large print. The straightforward presentation is devoid of New Age jargon and will lead readers to an appreciation and comprehension of this ancient art. Five main principles of yoga based on the tenet of "simple living and high thinking" are introduced. Each one is explained and illustrated in a separate section of the book. The chapter on proper exercise is the longest section and goes through a complete workout session with full-color photographs and drawings of each position. The mental and physical benefits of each position are listed as well as possible problems, and variations for different skill levels. The chapter on vegetarian diet has 20 pages of recipes using familiar ingredients and utensils.Penny Stevens, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
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Great Expectation: A Father's Diary
Author: Daniel Roch
In Great Expectation, Dan Roche gives a man's perspective on what it means to start and expand a family relatively later in life. Through a series of diary entries in turns humorous, angst ridden, and full of hope and joy, Roche describes his own thoughts and concerns during the nine months of his wife's pregnancy. With five years of parenting his irrepressible daughter Maeve under his belt, Roche, already forty-five years old, and his wife, Maura, face the prospect of another arrival and the myriad of emotions that come with a second child. From revelling in the joys of pregnancy such as Maura's delight at "having cleavage" and being able to eat whatever she desires; to assuaging the parental anxieties of choosing the right obstetrician, correcting the mistakes one made with the first child, and sending children to college in the future; to navigating the unforeseen, experiencing the unexpected death of a parent, and feeling trepidation toward the thought of having a son, Roche records his emotions with unusual candidness and intimacy. Reflecting on day-to-day events and their significance in his family’s life together, Roche wonders what he is getting himself into and how much deeper he can immerse himself into parenting. Together, he and his wife face the bittersweet intersections of death and new life, menace and hopefulness. With sincerity and a mature wit, Great Expectation stands as a wise recounting of nine months’ time, with all of its chaos and charms, and offers a fresh perspective for first-time and veteran parents alike.
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