I Can't Believe It's Yoga!: The Ultimate Beginner's Workout for Men and Women

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Summary: Intimidated by yoga? Don't hesitate to buy this book.
Review: I began looking into yoga because my back and legs hurt constantly after standing up at work all day. Most of the books on the subject out there seemed to be either too difficult or else plagued by a condescending writing style. This was the exception. It looked approachable--not too many exercises that just looked flat-out impossible. So I bought it and took it home. That was about three weeks ago.

My back doesn't hurt anymore. My legs don't hurt anymore. If they feel a little achy after work, I just go home, do a little bit of yoga, and voila! instant relief. In addition to the post-work relaxation, I've taken to doing a longer yoga workout every other day for general fitness. I started by just working my way through the beginning stretches, and have been adding advanced poses as I felt comfortable with them. I feel great, and as a side effect, I am gaining some muscle tone, and my figure looks better. I haven't lost any pounds per se, but my clothes fit much better. How great is that? I've finally found an exercise that feels good and is also good for me. I think I'll be sticking with this.

Trivell's book is very useful. She provides two sections of stretches--beginning and advanced--and then gives us ideas for how to combine them into workouts for those days when we don't have time to go through all the exercises. There are sections detailing which poses are good for different areas of the body, so you can focus on your weak points. There are 10 and 20 minute routines; there is a morning "wake-up" routine and an evening "destressing" routine. Everything about this book is approachable and down-to-earth. I love it. If you're a beginner to yoga, this is the bomb! Then, once this is old hat to you, you can maybe check out one of the other books, the ones that looked intimidating not that long ago.

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Summary: Solid instruction for beginners
Review: I had never done yoga before ordering this book, and it has been a great help to me. The poses are described and deomonstrated in a clear and straightforward manner with quality photographs to use as a guide. I enjoyed the book so much that I have enrolled in a yoga class. It's benefitial to have an instructor to correct you and instruct you in person, but this book has been a great companion to my instruction. I only have class once a week and this book keeps me motivated and practicing between classes. Definitely a good starting point for a total beginner.

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Summary: KEEPING YOGA SIMPLE
Review: I HAVE BOUGHT AND READ OTHER YOGA BOOKS BUT THIS IS THE FIRST THAT HAS MADE ME FEEL CONFIDENT ENOUGH TO DO YOGA AT HOME ON MY OWN. IT KEEPS YOGA SIMPLE. I APPRECIATE THE VARIETY OF YOGA WORKOUTS IN THE BACK OF THE BOOK. MY FAVORITE IS THE 20 MINUTE WORKOUT. I LIKE HAVING A SET ROUTINE TO FOLLOW. NOW THAT I HAVE BEEN USING THE BOOK FOR AWHILE I AM COMFORTABLE ADDING A FEW MORE OF MY FAVORITES TO THE WORKOUT . IT ENABLES ME TO DO YOGA IN BETWEEN CLASSES. SINCE I HAVE STARTED DOING YOGA AND HAVE BEEN USING THIS BOOK I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER ABOUT MYSELF AND HAVE THE ADDED BENEFIT OF BODY TONING.

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Summary: review by a nervous non-athlete
Review: Lisa Trivell has made yoga clear and unthreatening for the beginner. Her descriptions and guidance make yoga useful and possible rather than vague,weird or contorted. I really enjoyed this book.

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Summary: Fun Fun Fun
Review: the pictures , the instruction GREAT GREAT GREAT thank you Lisa you are one in a million

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Summary: Fun Fun Fun
Review: the pictures , the instruction GREAT GREAT GREAT thank you Lisa you are one in a million

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Summary: I Can't believe it's so great!
Review: This is an easy to read, clear approach to yoga for beginners. I love the photos! I have begun a 20 min.morning routine after a fifteen year hiatus from yoga. I recently had a child and am grateful to get back to yoga. Thank you Lisa!

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Summary: GREAT BOOK FOR YOGA
Review: to learn, review, expand and refresh my knowledge of yoga postures and their benefits for health and well being. Looking forward to getting Lisa's new yoga books on pregnancy and children. I love this book, and know I'll love the new ones.