Body thrive Uplevel your body and your life with 10 habits from Ayurveda and yoga

Stillman, a yoga teacher and expert in Ayurveda (an ancient, holistic system of Hindu medicine), relays a 10-part plan to reach optimal health in this straightforward book. The key, according to Stillman, is being in sync with your body rhythms. And the way to get in sync is to adopt the right habits. These practices are doable, and the author offers numerous tips on implementing the program. She begins by urging readers to eat an early, light dinner and retire before 10 p.m. and to use various techniques to ease into sleep, including yoga and journaling. She goes on to talk about rising early, breathing fully, aiming for a plant-based diet, and surrounding oneself with like-minded people. Finally, she discusses meditation, self-massage, eating well-spaced meals, and creating openness in the day. Stillman encourages readers to add one habit each week, revisiting steps as needed, and suggests triggers and rituals that will help readers weave these new practices into their lives. This accessible guide to Eastern thought will appeal to the overwhelmed and stressed who are seeking relief.--Candace Smith Copyright 2019 Booklist