On the eleventh day of book gifting, Rural Mom suggests:
Going Om: Real-Life Stories on and off the Yoga Mat
I’m relatively new to practicing yoga having only dabbled recently in hopes of reducing stress and increasing my overall health. So far, I love the video I’ve been practicing with and really enjoying the quiet, reflective time yoga offers. It definitely does have a positive effect on my disposition each day and has delivered a much-needed outlet for me to slow down and take time for calming my otherwise busy multi-tasking mind!
Which is probably why I instantly gravitated toward reading Going Om when the title was first presented to me for review. I found oodles of joy and inspiration in the pages that simply reinforced the fact that I was on the right track including yoga as part of my weekly routine.
Unlike books on yoga that provide instruction on technique, Going Om is a unique collection of personal narratives from celebrated authors. This anthology of original material values the quality of writing over the authors’ flexibility. Ira Sukrungruang shares his heartbreaking struggle as a 375 pound yoga student discovering self-worth on his mat; Gloria Munoz explores the practice of stillness with lyrical elegance in the midst of her busy mind; Neal Pollack’s signature sarcasm leads to surprising turns at yoga class with his dad; Elizabeth Kadetsky uses yogic wisdom while coping with her mother’s devastating Alzheimer’s.
Whether you are a yoga newbie like me, an advanced expert or just someone who is curious about the benefits of yoga and interested in enhancing your well-being, Going Om is a fabulous read to find under the Christmas tree!
Find more information at: Going Om: Real-Life Stories on and off the Yoga Mat
