Yoga Stories from Guru Guptananda

'Yoga Stories from Guru Guptananda -Yoga Wisdom Explained' is perfect for newcomers to yoga and those wanting to look beyond the postures and breathing exercises. It is filled with lively, lighthearted and enriching stories designed for young people hoping to learn more about yoga philosophy. Told through the eyes of Guru Guptananda, this book is ideal for yoga teachers, their students, and children over ten years old.The Eight Limbs of Yoga, the chakras and the gunas are illustrated by tales of incidents and happenings in the guru's family life. Both amusing and touching, they encourage the reader to think about how these issues affect their own lives. The reader discovers to what extent we are all able to improve both our mental well being and our physical health by learning and following the various practices and behaviour encouraged by yoga. The stories are all followed by questions to ponder, and help both students and teachers embrace a happier, healthier life. All of the stories are illustrated with black and white drawings by artist Alan Nisbet The book will make you smile, think and learn, and is a wonderful introduction to the 'rules of life' and stories behind yoga. Perfect for any keen yoga enthusiast. It will bring more richness and meaning into the reader's life.