Yogalosophy: 28 Days to the Ultimate Mind-Body Makeover

by Mandy Ingber

Overview

Celebrity fitness guru Mandy Ingber reveals her health and fitness tips in this comprehensive workout plan with yoga at its core, based on her best-selling DVD


Jennifer Aniston. Kate Beckinsale. Helen Hunt. Brooke Shields. In addition to their fame, these actresses share something else in common: they owe their enviable silhouettes to fitness expert and celebrity yoga instructor Mandy Ingber.

In Yogalosophy®, Ingber-one of the most sought-after fitness and wellness advisors in Los Angeles-offers up a unique 28-day plan to help readers achieve healthier bodies and happier minds. Building on the concepts offered in Ingber's popular Yogalosophy® DVD, this handbook provides an accessible program of proven workouts and eating guidelines designed to tone and strengthen the entire body, inside and out.

In addition to recipes and detailed body-sculpting workouts (which combine yoga postures with a wide range of other effective exercises), Ingber also offers up wise insights and thought-provoking anecdotes in each chapter, encouraging readers to establish a healthier, more life-embracing mindset. Full of girlfriend-y wisdom, Yogalosophy® is a realistic, flexible, daily plan that will help readers transform their minds, their bodies, and their lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580054454
Publisher:	Da Capo Press
Publication date:	04/23/2013
Pages:	296
Sales rank:	199,238
Product dimensions:	9.90(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Mandy Ingber is a fitness and wellness expert, speaker, producer, instructor, and author of the New York Times best-selling book Yogalosophy. For over 16 years she has motivated people with her light-hearted approach and unique teaching style. Her ability to connect with a wide range of students makes her accessible to all. Mandy’s public appeal grew as a celebrity yoga instructor when she did a spread in SELF magazine in 2006 with client Jennifer Aniston. Other clients include Kate Beckinsale, Ricki Lake, Brooke Shields, jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer, and Helen Hunt, who gave her credit on the red carpet for getting her body “Oscar-ready.”

Ingber has been a keynote speaker and an event headliner for such events as People magazine’s “A-List Workout” and SELF magazine’s “Workout In the Park,” as well as a spokesperson for many brands. Mandy is featured regularly in national publications, such as SELF, InStyle, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, O, Los Angeles, People, Us Weekly, Life & Style, Glamour, Vanity Fair, Elle, and more.

Visit Mandy's website and blog at MandyIngber.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1 Practical Guidelines

How to Use this Book 6

Yogalosophy Routine 9

Food Plan 25

Part 2 The Y28 Revolution

Day 1 Set Intention 32

Day 2 Make Short-term Goals 40

Day 3 Come to Your Senses 47

Day 4 Be Grateful 53

Day 5 Think Your Way Thin 66

Day 6 Just Breathe 75

Day 7 Emotion: Put Your Energy in Motion 83

Day 8 Nurture Yourself 91

Day 9 Act As If 99

Day 10 Play! 105

Day 11 Create Healthy Habits 12

Day 12 Practice Imperfectly 123

Day 13 Cultivate a Relationship with Your Body 133

Day 14 Celebrate Your Beauty 139

Day 15 Break on Through 144

Day 16 Transform 149

Day 17 Make It Sexy 159

Day 18 Stay Positive 164

Day 19 Explore Your Freedom 170

Day 20 Respect Your Limitations 177

Day 21 Commit to Your Goals/Self-Mastery 184

Day 22 Break the Rules 189

Day 23 Change Your Point of View 194

Day 24 Be Community-minded 200

Day 25 Meditate 205

Day 26 Become a Bliss Artist 212

Day 27 Find Your Inner Rhythm 218

Day 28 Release 223

Part 3 Resources

Yogalosophy Routine Extras 230

Diet Plans 240

Plan A Clean 242

Plan B Lean 250

Plan C Green 258

Acknowledgments 266

About the Author 268

Index 269

Editorial Reviews

"Mandy brought yoga into my life. I'm excited for you to get to experience her, too! This workout will change your body and your mind."
—Jennifer Aniston (Actress, director, producer)

“Mandy brings her understanding, skill, compassion and humor into my home along with her yoga mat and great music. I love Mandy and I love her yoga. And my husband is very pleased with what it has done for my behind, on a completely shallow note.”
—Kate Beckinsale (Actress)

“Mandy Ingber brings joy, humor, and self-love into your workout. She's the best.”
—Helen Hunt (Academy Award-winning actress)

“I find Mandy's words inspiring and her choice of music is perfect to make me forget that I am dying from overexertion. She's the world's best spinning teacher, who brings me humor while she kicks my ass.”
—Ricki Lake (TV talk show host, author)

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