For the millions of people in North America who now practice yoga regularly, here is the perfect introduction to the rich philosophical and spiritual tradition behind the widely-publicized health benefits of its exercises. In "Yoga Gems, " one of the most respected American yoga scholars has drawn short, accessible quotations from the key texts of this five-thousand-year-old legacy, with a special emphasis on the wisdom of modern yoga masters, including noted Americans.

Arranged to challenge the demands of today's busy lifestyles, the quotations focus on a multitude of subjects: inner growth, choosing a spiritual teacher, the power of truth, avoiding materialism, working for the good, how to meditate, the power of food, dealing with difficult emotions, developing self-discipline, the nature of happiness, and more.

Beautifully packaged with two-color printing throughout, "Yoga Gems" is ideal for both the novice and the more mature practitioner -- the perfect travel companion on the road to inner peace.