Tuesday, 2 January 2018
Book Review: My Friendship with Yoga
Book: My Friendship with Yoga
Author: Revathi Raj Iyer
Publisher: LiFi Publications
Genre: Non-Fiction | Health and Fitness
Pages: 185
Price: 240 INR
The perfect book for yoga aspirants and yoga enthusiasts!
"My Friendship with Yoga" by Revathi Raj Iyer is a very well-written book that will help yoga aspirants, beginners, and yoga enthusiasts. The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, the author talks about her foray into yoga and how yoga can help you lead a beautiful life. Her experience at the Sivananda Ashram was beautiful to read. In very simple and engaging language, the author has acquainted the reader about the monkey mind, bandhas, meridians, and chakras. The author has included some beautiful quotes and interesting anecdotes to make the readers get interested in pursuing yoga.
"There is no fetter like illusion, no force greater than yoga, no friend greater than knowledge and no enemy greater than ego."- Gheranda Samhita 1:4 (Page37)
In the second part, the author talks about the several asanas in a very simple manner. The language is easy to comprehend and the illustrations given for each asana makes it easier for readers to understand. After mentioning the steps for every asana, the author has talked about the benefit of each asana in detail. I enjoyed reading the benefits of each asana as they enhanced my interest in many asanas which I have never tried yet.
I am doing yoga since 2016. Yoga and meditation are a huge part of my life. They help me lead a holistic life, but sometimes I miss my yoga regime for weeks when I have a lot of work. This book was the perfect thing that a yoga enthusiast like me needed.
In the third part, the author has shared her yoga regimen. This section is extremely helpful for people who want to have a disciplinary approach towards yoga. There is a regimen for each day of the week. Following the Monday to Sunday regimen will help you stay fit and healthy always. The tips mentioned at the end of every regimen is very helpful.
Overall, this is a book that should be read by anyone who is interested in yoga. Even if you have never done yoga but find it fascinating, you must read this book. It will instill your interest in this holistic practice. The best thing about the book is its friendly tone. You will feel that a friend of yours is holding your hand and guiding you to embrace the world of yoga. And trust me, you will enjoy it! I am going with 5 stars.
Remember yoga is a dance- practice it with grace, poise and fervour (Page 161)
In the third part, the author has shared her yoga regimen. This section is extremely helpful for people who want to have a disciplinary approach towards yoga. There is a regimen for each day of the week. Following the Monday to Sunday regimen will help you stay fit and healthy always. The tips mentioned at the end of every regimen is very helpful.
Overall, this is a book that should be read by anyone who is interested in yoga. Even if you have never done yoga but find it fascinating, you must read this book. It will instill your interest in this holistic practice. The best thing about the book is its friendly tone. You will feel that a friend of yours is holding your hand and guiding you to embrace the world of yoga. And trust me, you will enjoy it! I am going with 5 stars.
Remember yoga is a dance- practice it with grace, poise and fervour (Page 161)
Posted by Purba Chakraborty at 18:51 
Labels: 2018 books, 2018 reading challenge, health and fitness, Indian Authors, non Fiction, spirituality
"My Friendship with Yoga" was launched on 10th January, 2017 at The New Delhi World Book Fair
Labels: 2018 books, 2018 reading challenge, health and fitness, Indian Authors, non Fiction, spirituality
"My Friendship with Yoga" was launched on 10th January, 2017 at The New Delhi World Book Fair
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really nice helpful article.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Do check out this book and connect with me :) Many readers have come back to me saying that this book is more like their reference guide for yoga practice. i am delighted with such feedback and reviews.
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