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A review by abbythompson
A Life Worth Breathing: A Yoga Master's Handbook of Strength, Grace, and Healing by Max Strom
5.0
In this clear and beautiful book, Max Strom lays out the three pillars of healing: the physical body, the emotions and the mind.
Starting with his own story, Strom puts it all out on the line, why we need yoga, why it's good that yoga is starting with the upper-middle classes (the decision makers and money makers), and why we can't wait a moment longer to embark on our own personal journey to wellness and living a life worth breathing.
Clearly written with great metaphors and stories woven into his argument, this is a perfect book for yoga beginners. Unlike some other books which are given to beginners (Light on Yoga) Strom's book is utterly non-judgmental. It's less about physical asana and more about starting to noticing the things that make you feel good and what makes you feel bad. Just a gentle noticing of things in your life. It's hopeful, attainable and a frame of mind that benefits everyone, regardless or whether or not they decide to pursue a physical practice.
I would give this book to anyone looking to start a yoga practice and will be returning to this book again and again for inspiration.
Starting with his own story, Strom puts it all out on the line, why we need yoga, why it's good that yoga is starting with the upper-middle classes (the decision makers and money makers), and why we can't wait a moment longer to embark on our own personal journey to wellness and living a life worth breathing.
Clearly written with great metaphors and stories woven into his argument, this is a perfect book for yoga beginners. Unlike some other books which are given to beginners (Light on Yoga) Strom's book is utterly non-judgmental. It's less about physical asana and more about starting to noticing the things that make you feel good and what makes you feel bad. Just a gentle noticing of things in your life. It's hopeful, attainable and a frame of mind that benefits everyone, regardless or whether or not they decide to pursue a physical practice.
I would give this book to anyone looking to start a yoga practice and will be returning to this book again and again for inspiration.