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The Yoga Body Diet: Slim and Sexy in 4 Weeks
A YOGA BODY IS THE ONE YOU HAVE NOW, ONLY HEALTHIER.
This book is your complete guide to how to get it. And the benefits don't stop at your appearance. At the end of 4 short weeks, you'll feel better, you'll think more clearly, and you'll find it's much easier to keep a positive mindset and roll with life's inevitable punches. It's not as difficult as you might think! Here's how it works. The newest research has demonstrated beyond the shadow of a doubt that active relaxation triggers better blood flow to your organs, improving digestion and immune function. Yoga also puts you more in touch with your body, decreases stress and blood pressure, and regulates your nervous system, cultivating balance in the body. And it pulls muscle toward bone, creating a lithe and lean frame rather than gym-built bulk. The Yoga Body Diet shows you exactly how to eat well, shop wisely, and stretch yourself slim.
The best part? NO YOGA EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! On this easy, 4-week plan, you will eat, move, and think according to your natural rhythms. You'll relax your systems rather than stressing them out, so that you won't experience the intense hunger pangs that often come when the body is in overdrive. In 4 short weeks, The Yoga Body Diet shows you how to de-stress your life, balance your system, and get the yoga body you've always wanted . . . for life.
This book is your complete guide to how to get it. And the benefits don't stop at your appearance. At the end of 4 short weeks, you'll feel better, you'll think more clearly, and you'll find it's much easier to keep a positive mindset and roll with life's inevitable punches. It's not as difficult as you might think! Here's how it works. The newest research has demonstrated beyond the shadow of a doubt that active relaxation triggers better blood flow to your organs, improving digestion and immune function. Yoga also puts you more in touch with your body, decreases stress and blood pressure, and regulates your nervous system, cultivating balance in the body. And it pulls muscle toward bone, creating a lithe and lean frame rather than gym-built bulk. The Yoga Body Diet shows you exactly how to eat well, shop wisely, and stretch yourself slim.
The best part? NO YOGA EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! On this easy, 4-week plan, you will eat, move, and think according to your natural rhythms. You'll relax your systems rather than stressing them out, so that you won't experience the intense hunger pangs that often come when the body is in overdrive. In 4 short weeks, The Yoga Body Diet shows you how to de-stress your life, balance your system, and get the yoga body you've always wanted . . . for life.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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October 15, 2018
What is the yoga body diet? Bringing one's self into balance by reducing stress, and reducing stress through eating (and avoiding) specific foods and practicing specific yoga poses for your dosha.
Very readable, first half of the book describes the four week process (personalized for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), the second half gives a list of recipes and pose illustrations/descriptions.
Very readable, first half of the book describes the four week process (personalized for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), the second half gives a list of recipes and pose illustrations/descriptions.
November 10, 2010
This book is now on my e-book wish list. I borrowed it from BCPL, and would like to have it to refer back to, and it's PERFECT for the ebook format.
at any rate, it gives you a diet for your ayurvedic dosha, that I've already put partly into play (most interesting discovery - I should eat hot breakfast instead of cold cereal, in fact I should eat more hot food since I'm always freezing.)
Also, the yoga position drawings were really helpful, for a new yoga practitioner or an experienced one.
At any rate, simple and helpful.
at any rate, it gives you a diet for your ayurvedic dosha, that I've already put partly into play (most interesting discovery - I should eat hot breakfast instead of cold cereal, in fact I should eat more hot food since I'm always freezing.)
Also, the yoga position drawings were really helpful, for a new yoga practitioner or an experienced one.
At any rate, simple and helpful.
July 1, 2012
I liked the recipes and the included practices. I enjoyed the information about different types of yoga for different Doshas. Other than that, most of the information I have already read in other books on Ayurveda.
June 15, 2019
I have tried MANY different diets over the past 20 years (from vegan to keto and everything in between), and after all this self-experimentation, I know that Ayurveda is my way. I wish I had been following Ayurveda for the entire past 20 years, I would probably be much healthier and wiser today. But better late than never, and now I am fully committed, hopefully until the day I die a natural, dignified death at a ripe old age (if the effects of pollution or climate change don't get me first).
Anyhow, I really liked this book. I read it because I am interested in being in greater harmony with my body and the Earth's cycles, and this book did a fine job of presenting the essentials in a concise, easy-to-read form. On the surface it seems like it's a book for weight loss or getting fit, but the advice is relevant for everyone, including those who don't need to lose much weight. The best part is that it addresses the differences in people's constitutions and presents guidelines for each of the three main constitutions in Ayurveda. Thus, the advice is not one-size-fits-all, but more personalized.
I have a couple of criticisms related to the food suggestions and recipes. They suggest canola and corn oil as being good, but these are oils that are highly prone to rancidity. I would avoid them completely and just stick with expeller-pressed olive oil, coconut oil, ghee, butter, and whole nuts and seeds as sources of fat. Also, the book said that the vata dosha needs more fat and protein, and yet the vata recipes called for low-fat dairy products. That seemed a bit contradictory to me.
I recommend the book for anyone who is new to Ayurveda and wants to get healthier through an approach that is balanced (no deprivation!), in harmony with nature, and time-tested (over thousands of years).
Anyhow, I really liked this book. I read it because I am interested in being in greater harmony with my body and the Earth's cycles, and this book did a fine job of presenting the essentials in a concise, easy-to-read form. On the surface it seems like it's a book for weight loss or getting fit, but the advice is relevant for everyone, including those who don't need to lose much weight. The best part is that it addresses the differences in people's constitutions and presents guidelines for each of the three main constitutions in Ayurveda. Thus, the advice is not one-size-fits-all, but more personalized.
I have a couple of criticisms related to the food suggestions and recipes. They suggest canola and corn oil as being good, but these are oils that are highly prone to rancidity. I would avoid them completely and just stick with expeller-pressed olive oil, coconut oil, ghee, butter, and whole nuts and seeds as sources of fat. Also, the book said that the vata dosha needs more fat and protein, and yet the vata recipes called for low-fat dairy products. That seemed a bit contradictory to me.
I recommend the book for anyone who is new to Ayurveda and wants to get healthier through an approach that is balanced (no deprivation!), in harmony with nature, and time-tested (over thousands of years).
December 29, 2019
Informational and Peaceful read
I learned so much from reading this book. I enjoyed how it provides you with a flexible healthy plan that you can personalize. Love the recipes and yoga poses. Although I did not follow the week by week plan I did take a lot of their suggestions for me to apply. Great book!
I learned so much from reading this book. I enjoyed how it provides you with a flexible healthy plan that you can personalize. Love the recipes and yoga poses. Although I did not follow the week by week plan I did take a lot of their suggestions for me to apply. Great book!
August 6, 2024
If you are interested jn learning more about your Dosha and how to fuel your body according to that , this is a great read.
It’s easy to follow and the recipes are great, not boring. Highly recommend as a resource
It’s easy to follow and the recipes are great, not boring. Highly recommend as a resource
August 16, 2018
I do exercise and eat in moderation, so I haven't learned anything new from this book.
August 13, 2018
I first read this book back in college when I was just discovering the world of yoga - and, by extension, Ayurveda. This book revolutionized my approach to eating and cooking as a very young adult, allowing me to shed pounds, start preparing my own food for the very first time, and begin to feel vibrant and healthy. Now, 10 years and 3 babies later, this book still has a much-loved spot on my shelf. I don't think I could have made it through the ups and downs of my consecutive pregnancies while still retaining my body's physique and health if it weren't for the simple and clearly defined Ayurvedic principles and foundations laid out in this book.
The step-by-step approach makes it very easy to dip into the radical lifestyle guidelines of Ayurveda, providing a nice checklist as you progress each week. It addresses the needs of specific body types, tailoring the approach to your physical needs. The recipes included were different, but good, while all being very easy for a beginner to prepare. I do find that as I've expanded my culinary skills I don't turn to the dishes included in this book as often, but the seasonal grocery lists for each dosha have been in a steady rotation on the side of my fridge all these 10 years.
I continue to recommend this book, as well as co-author John Douillard's extensive online resources at lifespa.com, to anyone who expresses an interest in learning about the benefits of an Ayurvedic lifestyle.
The step-by-step approach makes it very easy to dip into the radical lifestyle guidelines of Ayurveda, providing a nice checklist as you progress each week. It addresses the needs of specific body types, tailoring the approach to your physical needs. The recipes included were different, but good, while all being very easy for a beginner to prepare. I do find that as I've expanded my culinary skills I don't turn to the dishes included in this book as often, but the seasonal grocery lists for each dosha have been in a steady rotation on the side of my fridge all these 10 years.
I continue to recommend this book, as well as co-author John Douillard's extensive online resources at lifespa.com, to anyone who expresses an interest in learning about the benefits of an Ayurvedic lifestyle.
October 7, 2014
Contrary to the title, this book is not about some sort of fad diet. I would never be interested in something like that. It's about ayurveda and the yoga lifestyle. It's about finding your ayurvedic "dosha" (please don't ask me to explain this) and approaching your life in a manner that balances your dosha. Ayurveda is an ancient manner of healing the body through healthy food. It's about nutrients and movement. This book helps you find out your dosha and then gives tips on how to calm it or help it rise through your version of yoga or diet. It has many recipes, which are the same for all doshas except for minor differences in the ingredients. It has diagrams of many yoga poses. The diagrams are good and the instructions simple and easy to follow. When I took the quiz to determine my dosha, I wasn't totally convinced (based on descriptions of each in the book). I had to spend some time online doing other quizzes and reading about doshas before I felt comfortable with mine. In other words, you can't progress with the book without being sure about your dosha. Ayurveda is rather complex, so I'm still kind of confused, but it's been a fun thing to explore.
August 7, 2018
The perfect book for yoga beginners, or anyone a fan of yoga interested in integrating the practice in all facets of their life. This book breaks down the three different doshas (or lifestyles/personalities/characteristics), explaining how to apply each one to your every day life through power poses, sequences, ingredients, and recipes. It's really convenient how the book gives one recipe, but breaks it down into the three different doshas' needs. Everyone is different, and I like how the author reiterates this. This is not something to follow to the tee; it's a helpful guideline, and quite forgiving.
I am a PITTA, and when I'm getting my particular dosha requirements I'm at my best. When I'm not, my focus, diet, health, practice, and sleep suffer. And I can easily see that now, and better yet, understand why.
The Yoga Body Diet is a great addition to any yoga fan's shelf, and reads quickly and can be easily referenced. I heard it's available in ebook format, and I think that would be great, but I prefer to grab the actual book and easily find my kapha sections....to see the routines and pose index. A great purchase.
I am a PITTA, and when I'm getting my particular dosha requirements I'm at my best. When I'm not, my focus, diet, health, practice, and sleep suffer. And I can easily see that now, and better yet, understand why.
The Yoga Body Diet is a great addition to any yoga fan's shelf, and reads quickly and can be easily referenced. I heard it's available in ebook format, and I think that would be great, but I prefer to grab the actual book and easily find my kapha sections....to see the routines and pose index. A great purchase.
December 3, 2011
I love, love, love this book! It's the first fitness/diet book that actually breaks down what "type" of eater you are and what type of fitness and diet plan you should be on. Who knew there was a type? This revelation has allowed me to realize that there is not "one size fits all" for diets I'm interested in trying and that in order to find something that works for me, I need to figure out how I work, then go from there.
I also like that this book provides a pre-quiz to help you figure out what "type" you are along with a recommended yoga plan and recipes to cook for your eating plan.
I recommend this book for anyone who thinks they might be "yoga-challenged" and not sure where to start. Start here.
And by the way, Rodale books has a whole series of health/fitness books that all look very interesting.
I also like that this book provides a pre-quiz to help you figure out what "type" you are along with a recommended yoga plan and recipes to cook for your eating plan.
I recommend this book for anyone who thinks they might be "yoga-challenged" and not sure where to start. Start here.
And by the way, Rodale books has a whole series of health/fitness books that all look very interesting.
January 18, 2011
Although I have issues with the title alone (I don't believe in such a thing as a "yoga body" and I definitely don't think one can attain it in four weeks), there is some good information here. Those completely unfamiliar with yoga and Ayurveda might be a little overwhelmed, while those with lots of exposure to these ancient sciences might be a little underwhelmed. This is a nice book for those who are somewhere in the middle and curious to learn a bit more. I understand that the title is designed to grab attention and appeal to the masses but as a yoga teacher and someone who struggled for years with weight and body issues, I'm just not a big fan of the approach.
June 14, 2012
This book is going to be great to get started with. This is a good companion read with Mind, Body and sport...they teach about the same types of things.
With a focus on breathing and finding your boady type in order to know which foods keep you balanced, I think reading these books together are a compliment. I have started putting into practice a few suggestions to help with digestion and I've seen resuts within days. Now that I have read through the books, I am going to be trying this 4-week plan.
With a focus on breathing and finding your boady type in order to know which foods keep you balanced, I think reading these books together are a compliment. I have started putting into practice a few suggestions to help with digestion and I've seen resuts within days. Now that I have read through the books, I am going to be trying this 4-week plan.
March 3, 2011
Read this book while laying on the couch with the flu. Interesting ideas and ayervedic concepts, to eat according to your dosha and surprisingly enough I've been craving a lot of the foods that I'm suppose to be eating for mine. I found the concept of eating 3 meals a day instead of several small ones interesting and if I could actually withhold from snacking I might actually try! Interesting read, although not sure how much I'm going to put into practice from it after reading.
June 18, 2014
For a random pickup at the library, this was surprisingly good. The three types of diets aren't really backed by serious research (you take a little quiz to determine which one you should choose), but you honestly couldn't go wrong with any of the choices as they're veggie heavy and easy on the treats. I loved the explanations of the poses, recommended workouts, and the gentle nature of the entire plan.
October 16, 2011
I was looking for something that was simple and would help address my low energy level. This book has been a blessing. All of the points are simple and doable and allow me to easily work around me late in life food allergies. So far I feel a LOT better, crave sugar and caffeine LESS, and have more energy. I've lost a few pounds too, and in just over 1 week. So big thumbs up so far.
May 30, 2014
I've read something else by Dr. Douillard and watched one of his videos. This book is his most comprehensive yet. I practice yoga/meditation and am investigating Ayurveda. In this book he brings it all together and very nicely indeed. Lots of recipes and yoga positions are included.
Highly recommended if this is something you are investigating.
Highly recommended if this is something you are investigating.
January 5, 2011
This is not a "diet" book. This is a change-your-food-habits-forever book. It's about making small, sustainable changes. It's about creating a new food lifestyle. Don't be fooled by the word "diet" in the title. This book is so much more.
May 11, 2011
A good start to understanding the science and philosophy of Ayurvedic Healing. But now I want more.
And, per tradition, I would instruct any or are interested to seek out a teacher. Books read in isolation regarding the art of yoga are useless - that's why it's called a practice. Get on your mat.
And, per tradition, I would instruct any or are interested to seek out a teacher. Books read in isolation regarding the art of yoga are useless - that's why it's called a practice. Get on your mat.
September 1, 2011
I really enjoyed this book. Not only did it have some great recipes and a number of poses detailed out, but it also had a fun quiz and gave you type specific things to fit you. I love all this yoga stuff, I just wish I was better at it. :)
August 24, 2012
I liked this book. I can't make a claim for its 4 week method as I just finished reading the book. Everything was explained well for me though. The Ayurvedic assessment did match me to my dosha quite accurately.
November 26, 2012
This book uses the principals of Ayurveda to recommend a nutrition and yoga plan based on a person's essence or "dosha." A little more "diet-y" than I was looking for, but still better than most diet books I read.
March 5, 2013
This book is not so much a diet as a way of "yoga life". It's about how to breath, meditate and eat in a way that teaches you self awareness. I am taking pieces of the book and incorporating them into my daily life. Good, quick read.
June 30, 2010
A brilliant book about yoga, health and ayuverda for the modern woman let down by the ridiculous title.
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March 5, 2011I think I'm a Vata body type, but I scored pretty evenly over the three types on their quiz. Reading now to see what poses and foods they recommend for me.
January 3, 2019
Really interesting!
June 13, 2012
I loved this book in theory, but don't think I could apply the dietary concepts. I'm probably not going to make ghee.
November 4, 2012
i love this book; i call it the ayurveda book for the people who read Cosmo magazine. and they need it. the recipes are only so-so but the layout, explanations and illustrations are spot on.
January 6, 2013
Easy, quick read. Helpful place to begin learning about Ayurveda and yoga.
January 5, 2013
Poor title, but some good recipes, I think.
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