About the Book : Testimonals "Nancy Gerstein has dipped deep into the flow of yoga philosophy. She has returned to her students bearing this gift of nourishment for the minds and hearts of contemporary yogis. Nancy embodies these teachings in her life and graces all yoga students with priceless wisdom. I highly recommend this book for yoga teachers and students of all levels who are searching for a practical application of yoga's ancient teachings." — Virginia Poynton, Kripalu Certified Yoga Teacher "This book contains all the information I need for deepening my practice and improving my instructional skills. There's a lot of material on asana form and physical practice but little on the spiritual and it's application — until now. This is an essential reference for every teacher and student." — Diane Alane Nelles, Yoga Teacher "Today's yoga students and teachers need a guiding light to illuminate and support their practice when questions arise. Ms. Gerstein's writings offer a shining example of Yoga's vast tradition in an easy to understand format, which will ground and inspire us all." — Angela Donnelly, Former Administrative Director of the Himalayan Institute Midwest, Yoga Teacher. "Nancy is one of those rare teachers who is able to convey the yoga philosophy to her students in a highly understandable way. While so much of American yoga is moving towards focussing on the athletic aspects, Nancy keeps the Hatha Yoga tradition alive by using asana to foster the development of a deeper personal awareness in her students. My yoga practice has deepened immensely as a result of Nancy's teachings." — Jayne Alenier, Iyengar and Anusara Inspired Yoga Teacher "An enthusiastic teacher and mentor, Nancy knows just the right lessons to help us apply yoga philosophy into our day to day lives." — Michael Ferren, ACE Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist "I am so impressed with the clarity of instruction in Nancy's weekly teachings at our Senior Citizen community. I often take away not only a more agile and relaxed old body — but a more centered mind. She is truly a gifted teacher." — Lilias Circle, Yoga Student "As a former school teacher, I marvel not only at Nancy's teaching skills, but her ability to interweave the day's lessons in creative ways so that the teachings are more than a series of exercises — it becomes a guide to living well. I'm amazed at not only how much I learn about yoga, but what I learn about myself." — Myrna Helfand, Yoga Student, Acadmeic Teacher