Yoga Body and Mind Handbook: Easy Poses, Guided Meditations, Perfect Peace Wherever You Are

Description for Sales People:
-Complete yoga routines that include breathing, posture, and meditation that can be done throughout the day. In beginner books, meditation is often discussed but not integrated into daily practice. Our book will provide yoga routines of various lengths (15 minutes to an hour) that can be done at home or on the road, throughout your day.-Easy and accommodating yoga postures. No contortion needed, these poses will be easy for all beginners and will suggest any modifications necessary.-Guided meditations. As meditating on your own can be difficult at first, this book will provide guided meditations around unique themes like healing and empowerment.-Detailed step-by-step instructions. In beginner books, not much is defined for the reader-how long to do a pose, how long to focus on posture, when to integrate breathing exercises, or how often to meditate. This book will take the thinking out of it and prescribe the routines, leaving the reader less overwhelmed.-Detailed illustrations. As with our posture book, illustration will be strategically used to make clear yoga poses and meditation positions.-A selection of healthy recipes. To get the full benefit of a yoga lifestyle, food should be as light and healthy as possible. This book provides 25 recipes to get you started.Target Audience: Yoga novicesMarketing Plans: - Author is owner of the Laughing Lotus studios based in NYC (Brooklyn & Manhattan) and SF which delivers not only a high level of author authority with consumers but also great social media following for book promotion!- Author is well connected within the yoga industry/media and we expect a lot of coverage online from media and influencers in this sphere.

Review Quotes:

"I'm grateful for Jasmine's attention to the mind, as well as the body. I came to yoga following an injury and approached the mat like an active volcano, terrified I'd hurt myself again. Her practical suggestions are great for creating a practice that supports our individual needs and our impossible schedules, and her attention to Seva, or 'selfless service, ' is both an inspiration and a challenge to our lives on and off the mat."
--Megan Stielstra, author of Once I Was Cool

"Yoga works best when it is tailored to each person's individuality. In the Yoga Body & Mind Handbook, Jasmine honors this need by offering the kind of personalization and guidance that respects each reader's specific abilities."
--Mark Whitwell, Master Yoga Teacher and author of The Promise and Yoga of Heart

"Jasmine presents a full introduction to yoga--perfect for beginning students as she outlines poses and sequences in a clear and accessible way. She explains the deeper foundations of the practice including breathing and meditation techniques, Ayurveda, and yoga philosophy. Jasmine also encourages readers to contemplate ways to take yoga off the mat to benefit the community--a true gift of the yoga practice."
--Renee LaRose, senior event manager at Yoga Journal

"Jasmine Tarkeshi has so much unique hands-on experience working with yoga practitioners. As the co-founder of Laughing Lotus Studios, Jasmine is one of the leading voices in the sophisticated San Francisco yoga scene, where she is loved. Her book is a timely and contemporary reflection of her life's mission: to share the sacred wisdom of this ancient healing practice."
--Rob Sidon, publisher of Common Ground Magazine

Simple yoga practices to increase your peace and reduce stress.

For centuries, yoga has provided a path to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. But modern lifestyles make it difficult to incorporate the practice. Yoga Body and Mind Handbook offers the best of both worlds--essential poses and meditations made easy so you can fit the full benefits of yoga into your busy life.

Virtually anyone can enjoy yoga. By integrating poses and guided meditations into simple routines, you'll learn how to relieve daily stresses and strains. Whether you're new to yoga, or rediscovering the practice, this guide will get you moving, breathing, and meditating your way to a healthier, happier you.

Yoga Body and Mind Handbook includes:

Complete yoga routines--Step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you enjoy the benefits of yoga anytime, anywhere.

Easy poses--These yoga essentials are designed for beginners--no contortion necessary.

Guided meditations--Learn mindful practices that encourage healing and empowerment.

The path to improved health, happiness, and peace of mind is just a few steps away. Begin your journey with the Yoga Body and Mind Handbook.

Contributor Bio:Tarkeshi, Jasmine

JASMINE TARKESHI is the cofounder of the Laughing Lotus Yoga Centers and the author of the Yoga Body and Mind Handbook. A respected yoga teacher for more than 20 years, Jasmine has been featured in Yoga Journal, Elle, The New York Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle.