Here is an inspirational and accessible introduction to the deep inner wisdom of yoga gathered from sources both ancient and modern by one of America's most respected yoga scholars.<br><br><b>YOGA GEMS<br><br></b>For the millions of Americans who now practice yoga regularly, here is the perfect introduction to the rich philosophical and spiritual tradition behind the exercises. <br><br>George Feuerstein has drawn short, memorable quotations from the key texts of this five-thousand-year-old legacy, with an emphasis on the wisdom of modern yoga masters.The quotations have been selected and arranged to address the needs of yoga practitioners in the twenty-first century.<br><br>Among the many themes touched on in this treasure of a book: the process of inner growth; the value of silence; how to meditate; how to infuse everyday life with joy; universal kinship; overcoming suffering; dealing with grief, loss, anger, and jealousy; remembering and cultivating one's true inner self; developing self-discipline; and bringing out the good in all you say and do.<br><br>For both new and experienced yoga students alike, <b>Yoga Gems</b> is the perfect travel companion on the road to inner peace.