A pragmatic and succinct introduction to the purposes and benefits of yoga - philosophical, physiological, mental, and spiritual - and how practice affects the body/mind to realize those purposes and benefits
Eddie Stern has been teaching and practicing Yoga for over 30 years. He collaborates on scientific research on Yoga, has spent 18 years developing Health and Wellness curriculum for public institutions, and collaborates on programs to reduce gun violence through therapeutic interventions. Among his projects are two apps, The Breathing App and Yoga365, which aim to further access to yoga and mindfulness for those who have little access to these modalities. One Simple Thing is his first solo book.
"You can feel Eddie's compassion shining through every page of this
book. His genuine wish that we could all be optimally happy,
healthy, strong and more at peace in our lives is coupled with his
direct knowledge of and skill in transmitting the heart of yoga.
Covering yoga's transformative potential for body, mind and spirit,
Eddie clearly knows of which he speaks. The book, therefore, is an
ideal combination of inspiration and practical tools all at
once."
--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness
"This is a formidable book. Mr. Stern is not a scientist, but he
has made convincing scientific arguments for why yoga works--often
highlighting how foundational yoga principles have parallels in
traditional science. This book is a welcome addition to the growing
body of work attempting to establish a unifying theory of modern
medicine through the intermingling of Eastern and Western
traditions."
--Erich Anderer, MD, neurosurgeon, New York University School of
Medicine "In my fifty years of practicing the Transcendental
Meditation technique, I've come to see that simplicity in practice
is the one thing that helps people access the deepest levels of
their own being. One Simple Thing captures the perfect balance
between yoga and science, and shows the mechanisms that allow yoga
to be such an effective practice for so many people. It fills a
void in the world of yoga literature."
--Bob Roth, CEO of David Lynch Foundation and author of New York
Times bestseller Strength in Stillness "An insightful and
accessible synthesis of the science of yoga from an expert at the
top of his game. A must-read for anyone looking to transform their
body and mind."
--P. Murali Doraiswamy, professor of psychiatry and medicine, Duke
University Health System "Written from broad knowledge and deep
practice, One Simple Thing should point the way forward equally for
aspiring yogis and for practitioners in the healing sciences and
arts."
--Neil Theise, MD, diagnostic liver pathologist, adult stem cell
researcher, and Zen Buddhist practitioner "This lovely book shows
how ancient wisdom and modern science can enrich each other. Eddie
Stern is both deeply trained in yoga and highly informed about
psychology and the brain. He puts it all together in very practical
ways, showing how to develop lasting calm, love, and inner
peace."
--Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Buddha's Brain: The Practical
Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
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