{"product_id":"yoga-off-the-mat-isbn-9798889843603","title":"Yoga Off the Mat","description":"\u003cb\u003eMillions of people turn to yoga for flexibility, fitness, and stress relief. But what if the most transformative part of yoga isn’t the poses at all?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBestselling yoga teachers Sage Rountree, PhD, and Alexandra DeSiato, MA, know that the full power of yoga isn’t in the poses—it’s in the wisdom behind them. \u003ci\u003eYoga Off the Mat\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to bring yogic wisdom and philosophy into everyday life for deeper meaning, balance, and joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing from ancient tradition, modern science, and more than 50 years of combined teaching experience, Rountree and DeSiato offer clear explanations, practical exercises, and compassionate guidance to help you integrate yoga’s timeless philosophy into your daily rhythms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough approachable teachings, mindfulness practices, journaling prompts, and reflections, they help you:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop a grounded approach to presence, stillness, and mindful movement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand and apply classical concepts like the kleshas, koshas, and chakras\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngage in gentle shadow work to transform ego, fear, craving, and attachment into sources of strength and insight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the subtle body and harmonize your inner energies\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoster vitality and growth through compassionate self-inquiry\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClear, compassionate, and deeply researched, \u003ci\u003eYoga Off the Mat\u003c\/i\u003e honors yoga’s roots while meeting you where you're at today—offering timeless wisdom you can integrate into your daily life at home, at work, and out in the world.\"Phenomenal for beginners and more seasoned yogis ready to take their practice to the next level. The concept is brilliant—apply these ancient teachings to your busy life. This is how transformation happens, and this book can be your companion.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—ANN SWANSON, MS\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eScience of Yoga \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMeditation for the Real World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The book I wish I'd had when I first started yoga.... It's both a guide to practicing yoga and to living well. Too often yoga is confined to the mat, but this book invites us to step off and make every action a practice. That reminder feels more essential than ever in today's world.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—GABRIELLE HARRIS\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Inspired Yoga Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Language of Yin\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLessons in Meditation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Now more than ever it is essential that yoga practitioners consider how to engage their practice more deeply and fully.... Sage and Alexandra have taken what can feel like very dense material based on philosophical frameworks and ancient contexts and made it applicable and accessible. Their teachings in \u003ci\u003eYoga Off the Mat \u003c\/i\u003einspire yoga practitioners to expand their understanding of yoga, therefore living the path more fully.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—MICHELLE CASSANDRA JOHNSON\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eSkill in Action \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIlluminating Our True Nature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Yoga isn't just postures you do on your mat. It's a complete philosophy, a set of ideas and guidelines to take you to union with the Divine—the true meaning of yoga. This book covers all the basics and is a must-have for any yoga practitioner.... If you need to bone up on yoga philosophy or want a spiritual teacher in written form, this book is for you.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—ANODEA JUDITH\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eWheels of Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChakra Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEastern Body, Western Mind\u003c\/i\u003eSage Rountree and Alexandra DeSiato have coauthored several books on yoga together. Sage is the co-owner of Carolina Yoga Company and the virtual platform Comfort Zone Yoga. She has proudly been teaching the same Monday-night yoga class for 20 years. Her work has been featured or cited in outlets such as \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYoga Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMen’s Fitness\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlexandra DeSiato is a yoga and Pilates instructor who specializes in yoga for healthy aging and for pre- and post-natal women. 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