Open Body: Creating Your

This book is a wonderful way to introduce someone to the concept, but not the "how-to", of yoga. Because the author writes very honestly of his own physical limitations, it's particularly useful as a means to encourage anyone to try yoga, especially those who are intimiated by all the bendy yogis and yoginis shown in how-to yoga books. But Walton's attitude towards yoga is so wonderfully simple and refreshing, the book also can serve as a great pick-up to those who feel their yoga practice has grown a little stale or become too superficial. Pick up a copy if you can find one!

This book was so inspiring. I have read many books on yoga, but this one is special. Although I think it is important to try the classical postures, this book eloquently and yet simply captures the way that those postures *should* be attempted, with care and respect for one's individual body, and with the goal of healing all aspects of the self. Both inspiring and wonderfully restful to read, this is a special book indeed. :) For beginners, I would highly recommend this book along with a more classic introductory book, and for more advanced students, I think this book will be refreshing and a joy. Thanks. :)

I loved this book. The drawings of bodies in motion are spontaneous and full of life. The author's ideas about 'creating your own yoga' are inspiring. After reading the book, I am reminded during the day of many possible gentle ways to keep the body in motion. Stretching is so lovely! I think I would enjoy reading this book again and again, because the book has a calming effect upon me. A sense of peacefulness comes across the pages.