<p>&ldquo;Yoga works best when it is tailored to each person&rsquo;s individuality. In the <em>Yoga Body ' Mind Handbook</em>, Jasmine honors this need by offering the kind of personalization and guidance that respects each readers&rsquo; specific abilities.&rdquo;<br />
<strong>&mdash;Mark Whitwell, yoga master and author of <em>The Promise</em> and <em>Yoga of Heart</em></strong></p>

<p>Yoga offers the benefits of reducing stress, increasing peace, and cultivating greater wellbeing. If you&rsquo;re new to yoga, you may wonder if it&rsquo;s right for you&mdash;what if it&rsquo;s more difficult or requires more patience and athleticism than you thought?</p>

<p>Named one of 2016&rsquo;s 100 Most Influential Yoga Teachers in America, Jasmine Tarkeshi has spent more than 20 years teaching yoga to people of all levels and abilities. As co-founder of Laughing Lotus Yoga Centers in New York and San Francisco, Jasmine has seen firsthand that with the right guidance anyone can enjoy and benefit from yoga.</p>

<p>Written specifically with the beginner in mind, the <em>Yoga Body ' Mind Handbook</em> is Jasmine&rsquo;s encouraging introduction to essential yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditations.</p>

<p>Easy-to-follow and fun, the <em>Yoga Body ' Mind Handbook</em> offers:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Complete yoga routines from 15 minutes to over an hour</strong> include breathing, posture, and meditation</li>
<li><strong>Beginner-friendly yoga postures</strong> with suggested modifications</li>
<li><strong>Meditations that can be done anywhere</strong> to counter stress and boost health</li>
<li><strong>Detailed instructions and illustrations</strong> of techniques, postures, breathing exercises, and more</li>
</ul>

<p>No matter your level of yoga familiarity, the compassionate, step-by-step guidance in the <em>Yoga Body ' Mind Handbook</em> will show you how yoga can help you live up to your highest potential by relieving physical, mental, and emotional tension.</p>