This book is a synthesis of ancient and modern yogic techniques that focus on both self and relationship development. Presents simple to advanced partner and group practices that are ideal for those with or without prior Yoga experience. Over three hundred beautiful, unique photographs and illustrations demonstrating over sixty practices.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
I'd stay away...:
What surprises me about this book is that although the author has positioned her work as a pathway to deeper intimacy, it actually is based on some disturbing and self-justifying postulates that rationalize the author's own denial and issues around true intimacy and love. I think it's dangerous for an author to define their reader's assumed experience and understanding of intimacy rather than to just offer methods and tools to enhance it. Some of her ideas around separation and independence within the... more info
not much fun:
I rarely come across a book that I don't like or cannot find some redeeming value... until now. What a huge disappointment! I struggled with the first few chapters hoping it would get better, but I truly could not finish reading the entire book as the author seemed to be making it up as she wrote... I practice yoga and have for the last 3 years or so. Being an actor, yoga helps me relax and I thought that my husband and I could try it together. No such luck here. I am sorry but I would... more info
Not quite what I expected:
On the surface, from reading the inside flap, summaries and excerpts, I felt this could have promise. I liked the pictures and graphical design of the book. After reading most of the book, it turned out to be a somewhat amateurish essay, advocating an idealistic but unrealistic and impractical portrayal of the actual reality of intimacy and relationship, and the "magic" benefits of the author's style.
I love this book:
This is a beautiful and thoughtful book. I am a yoga teacher and studio owner. I have taken several of Elysabeth and Rex's partner yoga workshops and can assure you that this book reflects an authentic commitment to the practice of yoga but even more so to living yoga in relationships. Elysabeth's experience as a yoga teacher of many years is obvious in her beautiful physical alignment as well as her ability to convey themes/ideas through the asanas. I highly recommend this book but I even more strongly... more info