"A groundbreaking presentation on the practice of hatha yoga..." (Robert C. Miller, Ph. D.)

"Not only has Amira Hass done the reporting that makes this book a moving and eloquent advocate of Palestinian humanity, but she is also a blunt and beautiful writer" (Amy Wilentz, Newsday)

"Shatters stereotypes ... Hass reveals the surprising contradictions of Palestinian society."(Susie Linfield, Los Angeles Times)

In 1993, Amira Hass, an Israeli reporter, drove to Gaza to cover a story-and stayed for four years. She was the first journalist to live in the grim Palestinian enclave so feared and despised by many Israelis that in the local idiom "Go to Gaza" is another way to say "Go to hell." Now, in a work of calm power and painful clarity, Hass reflects on everyday life in Gaza's gutted streets and destitute refugee camps. She gives voice to Gaza's doctors and housewives, its taxi drivers, farmers, and Islamic leaders. She writes about slipping across sealed borders and stealing through night streets emptied by curfews. And she movingly recounts Gaza's early euphoria over Palestinian autonomy and the subsequent despair as hope gives way to unrelenting hardship.
Full of testimonies, stories, facts, and impressions, Drinking the Sea at Gaza makes an urgent claim on our humanity. Haunting and profound, it is a landmark addition to the body of wartime reportage and Middle Eastern history.

A renowned yoga instructor outlines the seven movement principles that underlie all human motion and provides exercises to help readers understand and achieve all yoga postures. She also discusses the ten ethical precepts that are the foundation of all yoga teachings. 240 2-color photos and illustrations.

The first book to unify all yoga styles and bring the understanding of yoga's mind-body connection clearly into the mainstream. In this comprehensive guide, Donna Farhi, the internationally renowned yoga instructor and author of The Breathing Book, brings her holistic approach to this centuries-old Eastern practice. Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit is the first book to present the vital essence of hatha yoga from a perspective that will enable Westerners to experience authentic yoga practice directly. Providing detailed instructions, practice tips, and inspiration for students at all levels, Donna Farhi works with universal movement principles that may be applied to all styles of yoga, including ashtanga, Iyengar, Kripalu, and viniyoga. At the heart of this book are seventy-five fully illustrated asanas, or postures, with descriptions of their executions and benefits. On every page Farhi's teaching gifts are evident, and through clear, easy-to-follow explanations you'll discover xthe core movement principles that underlie all yoga practice xthe philosophical precepts that are the foundation of a balanced life xthe postures arranged into related groups--including standing postures, sitting postures, arm balances, and breathing practices--for quick and easy reference xhome practice sessions outlined for the beginning and advanced student Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit is a practical, inspirational guide that will give you the tools to expand your yoga beyond the mechanics of physical exercise to an enriching and complete life practice.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [270]-271).

Amira Hass was born in Jerusalem in 1957, the daughter of Holocaust survivors. A journalist for the Hebrew daily Ha'aretz, she lives in Ramalla in the West Bank and covers Palestinian affairs. She received the UPI's International Award and the Sokolow Prize, Israel's highest honor for journalists.

Living principles — The seven moving principles — The standing postures — The sitting postures: forward bends and twists — The back bends — Arm balances and upside-down poses — Restorative postures and breathing practices — Putting it all together.