Table of Contents

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xvii

Introduction Yoga Terms and Principles 1

Chapter 1 Setting the Stage 23

Pose for Step One 35

Chapter 2 Finding Community 39

Pose for Step Two 46

Chapter 3 Turning St Over 49

Pose for Step Three 56

Chapter 4 Looking Inward 59

Pose for Step Four 80

Chapter 5 Rooting Down Before Reaching Out 83

Pose for Step Five 93

Chapter 6 Finding What Works 95

Pose for Step Six 103

Chapter 7 Letting Go of What No Longer Works 105

Pose for Step Seven 112

Chapter 8 Considering Consequences 115

Pose for Step Eight 122

Chapter 9 Modify and Enhance 125

Pose for Step Nine 131

Chapter 10 Daily Practices 135

Pose for Step Ten 142

Chapter 11 Connection 145

Pose for Step Eleven 153

Chapter 12 Sentience and Service 155

Pose for Step Twelve 163

Conclusion Experiencing a Balanced Life 167