Yoga Life offers a profound yet accessible guide for anyone looking to deepen their connection with yoga. The book underscores the importance of not just practicing yoga, but of carving out dedicated time to be on the mat, amidst life's busyness. The author emphasizes that yoga is more than physical postures; it's a journey of self-care, mindfulness, and intentional living.

One of the most compelling aspects of the book is how it addresses the common excuse of "not having time." Through relatable anecdotes and practical tips, the author encourages readers to view yoga as a necessary pause in their day—a moment to ground themselves, both mentally and physically. By reframing the way we think about time, the book makes a strong case for integrating yoga into daily life, regardless of schedule.

With clear instructions, reflective exercises, and motivational insights, Yoga Life is a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced practitioners. It serves as a reminder that yoga isn’t just about mastering poses, but about showing up for yourself and making time to connect with your mind and body.

Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, offering a compassionate approach to cultivating balance through regular practice.

As someone that also started Yoga in her adult life and found all the benefits of it, both ohisically and mentally, I really enjoyed this book.
It´s my first ever book in this genre and I struggled to get into it, but eventually, because so many things were relatable to me, I got fully into it!

Definitely and easy, interesting read if you are fan of the genre

I love reading about all things YOGA but this was the best combo of humor. science, poses and breathwork and meditation compilation. My favorite topic was the description of the SKY Breath Meditation practice which I been practicing for almost a year. The sound effects. benefits and the vocabulary to describe the sounds of each stage/position is better than any YouTube video I watched on the practice. Her idea of not needing a mat to bring us to any YOGA practice was quite validating. The holistic approach of practicing YOGA in all its forms (Mat Work, Meditation, Breathwork & Mindfulness) has provided me one resource with all of my #RageTaming #SanityMaintenanceTools in one book. My practice group is going to be in awe when I tell them how great that section is. I highly recommend this read for newbies and veteran practitioners. So well done. #YogaLife #NetGalley

Reviews of yoga books are subject to some of the same complexities that yoga books themselves are: how does a modern, western reader approach a modern, Western book about ancient, Eastern practices? What is appropriate? I respect yoga tremendously and I respect the cultures in which it originated and grew. Positioned as I am, I think Larkin's book is fantastic, a welcoming invitation to the diverse, modern forms yoga can take. And, Larkin's narration is equally warm and welcoming.

As a long-time dabbler in yoga, I have read or leafed-through countless books over the years. YOGA LIFE is one of the good ones. I was truly impressed by the author's determination to share ways to incorporate yogic practices in even the simplest ways--for those who lack either the time or the commitment. She focuses on breathing, physical exercises, and meditation, explaining at length how all three are beneficial to improving health and mental well-being, but she counsels taking a deep, slow breath if life allows for nothing else. And guess what? Doing so always helps. Much of the material covered in the book can be found elsewhere, but its organization here into a concise, thoroughly explained primer makes it stand out, and I even learned something I'd never heard of before (underarm breathing, or "padadhirasana"--who knew?)! I found the author's voice (she narrates the audio book) a bit too perky at times, but I was astounded by how well the written word worked in audio for a book like this since her explanations were always thorough and comprehensible. I appreciated the audio book so much that I immediately purchased a print copy to add to my collection as I'm more likely to return to a printed book than an audio version.

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We all know that yoga can calm your mind and heal your body, but let’s be real: It can be hard to cram one more thing into your messy, stressful, time-crunched life.
Good news! If you're not making it to the mat, the problem isn’t you—it’s the yoga you’re practicing.

A lovely intro into the yoga teachings and thoughts from this author, including the personal side of why yoga has become such an important part of her life. I enjoyed the high energy through-out this audio and felt the author’s passion for this topic. There were sections where I really wished I had the physical book to fully understand / experience the content, and I think having both audio and the physical book would be perfect. A great book for those new to yoga practice, but also includes lots to learn and think about for those who have been practicing yoga for a while.

Thank you Hachette Audio and net galley for ALC of the book.

As a newbie in yoga this book was perfect for me. I really appreciated all the explanations, details and history excerpts that Brett provided. I think Brett narrating her own book gave a better understanding of her and what she wants to share with people.

I like Brett Larkin, her narration, and her overall mindset toward life. Unfortunately, this audiobook was not for me. I learned nothing new and got rather bored throughout most of this. I think this would be great for someone just beginning their yoga journey.

Thank you, NetGalley and Hachette Audio for this ALC!

The thing that makes this yoga book so unique is its accessibility. No judgement, no rules, just advice on how to practice yoga and fit it into your regular life.
The author explains how yoga has helped her and talks about some times she's not proud of, to let us know that nobody is perfect and what we need to do is learn to live well in the world. Her advice applies to yoga itself and to living.
I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator did a great job going through the material without being overdramatic. It's an enjoyable read.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this