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The most central idea to any yoga practice and particularly to Sadhana Yoga is prana, which means "vital life force." Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars a complete yoga how-to book, Feb 16 2004

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shelby settles (silver spring, maryland) - See all my reviews

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Doug Swenson's Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow is for you if you are interested in starting a home practice or if you are wanting to incorporate yoga into more aspects of your life. Part II offers detailed, yet easy to follow instructions for asana practice, and covers sequencing and linking the asanas with vinyasas. The vinyasas give the routine its unique flavor, since Swenson connects one asana to another through tai chi-type movements that work with the energy of the natural environment. The book encourages creativity, giving the yogi choices of asanas from which to choose in designing a safe practice. I loved Part III the most, though, for its discussion on meditation, diet, cross-training, and bringing yoga into your daily life. In a very non-judgmental manner, Swenson describes how to progress to a diet plan that is healthy and life-sustaining. I expect to refer back to the book for years to come.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow, Feb 15 2004

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Amy Sulva (Wilmington, NC) - See all my reviews

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A+ for Dougs new book, "Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow." This book is a great book for any Yogi. I love the way Doug flows in and out of asanas. And in this book, he shows you how. He also has alot of information on diet and nutrition, which many yoga books don't. His book is filled with so much information. I am co-director of Seaside Yoga, and I strongly recommend this book to all of our students that come to our studio. It has something for everybody and for every level.

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4.0 out of 5 stars good stuff, Feb 14 2004

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matthew borer (Washington DC) - See all my reviews

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Mastering The Secrets is a great read covering everything from poses to nutrition and lifestyle. Pretty easy and user friendly languaging and helpful pictures to boot. Dougs style has a very natural and invigorating flow which I liken to yoga meets tai-chi. I would highly recommend the book to any level of practicioner! Much like learning from Doug in person, the book has a very knowledgable yet layed back and often humerous style. Enjoy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Book
Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow is an excellent book on a truly unique form of yoga personally developed by Doug Swenson. Read more

Published on Feb 12 2004 by Ali DiMatteo

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book !!
This is a wonderful book. There are easy to follow instructions for all levels. Doug has developed an inspirational, multidimensional, and transformational approach--Sadhana... Read more

Published on Feb 10 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Yoga Book & Inspiration
Mastering Secrets of Yoga Flow is one of the few yoga books you can purchase that encompasses all aspects of the yoga practice from lifestyle to postures to environment. Read more

Published on Feb 10 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Great Book.
Having been practicing Yoga for only a year, I am picking up books left and right trying to find some that help me to incorporate the spirit of what I learn in class with my own... Read more

Published on Feb 4 2004 by CHARLES BURTON RITCHIE

4.0 out of 5 stars loving diet
Not only are the vinyasas at once fresh and yogically sound, the chapter on nutrition is wonderful. Doug encourages us to move gently into a whole or possibly raw food diet by... Read more

Published on Feb 3 2004 by Rosie

5.0 out of 5 stars Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow
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In writing this book...my goal was to support and enhance all different styles of yoga practice through the use of a unique wholistic approach. Read more

Published on Feb 2 2004 by Doug Swenson

3.0 out of 5 stars Some Useful Information, But Not Much That's New
This book contains an incredibly useful piece of information: holding yoga poses cultivates prana, one's intrinsic energy or life force; however, that force is dissipated by... Read more

Published on Jan 30 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars It's one to buy..
With so many books on yoga about, it was refreshing to find one that offers something a little different and something quite special. Read more

Published on Jan 29 2004 by Sue