The Spirit of Yoga

by Kathy Phillips

This coffee-table yoga book reflecting the resurgence of yoga as a glamorous, fashionable and now mainstream exercise. Kathy Phillips has practiced yoga for nearly 30 years. She is Health and Beauty Director of British Vogue, and her previous books include "Book of Blondes" and "Yoga for Children".

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published September 20, 2001

Reviews

[Stephanie Spence · Rating 4 out of 5]

In my coffee table yoga book pile that I never get tired of. Guests in my home love this book as well.

[dojacat044 · Rating 4 out of 5]

it does a good job of giving an overview of yoga. the history, poses, significance in hinduism, buddhism and indian culture as a whole

[Em · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful coffee table book about yoga. It's gorgeous and it's packed with wonderful information.

[San Frazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I am not finished reading this book yet,but I am adding it to my list of reads for new trainees. Afer I do my 500 hr teacher traing. It is a really loveely funny and personal book.


So I am finished this book was awesome I plan on purchasing it for my library so that I can read it again and again.

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice overview of the origins and spiritual aspect of yoga, rather than detailed explanations of the postures.

[Heather Robison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for beginners!