""While this book is aimed specifically at using the principles of yoga in the workplace, let your customers know that it is a terrific overview of yoga as a complete spiritual philosophy. Most Americans think of yoga as the physical exercises (asanas). Yoga is actually much more complex than that, containing eight branches of study, the asanas being the third of those. By relating all aspects of yoga to the workplace, and using everyday language to do that, the authors put the intricacies of this advanced spiritual tradition within reach of the general public. For example, they tell the story of a police officer, forced to shoot someone in the line of duty, who struggled to reconcile her duty with the principle of compassion/non-violence (ahimsa). A wise instructor pointed her in the direction of the answer, but I'll let you read that for yourself. This book will prove to be a very useful tool for those seeking to expand their understanding and practice of yoga, whether they are experienced practitioners of yoga or have just begun their first class."" --Anna Jedrziewski of Retailing Insights (formerly New Age Retailer) ""Yoga Wisdom at Work is highly recommended for anyone with or without a physical yoga practice who wants to work and live in a state of steady, calm, focused concentration.""--Brigit W. Patty of New York Journal of Books "Filled with personal insights and stories that carry yoga into the world of daily decision making.... It is wonderful to see the foundations of practice brought to life in such a confident, sincere, and thoughtful way."--Pandit Rajmani Tuganait, Chairman and spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute "Maren and Jamie show that yoga is not just about poses--the practice is about creating the stillness of mind that will allow you do the work you were meant to do. Seriously, read this book!"--Russell Simmons, cofounder of Def Jam "The [Showkeirs] bring the deepest teachings of yoga alive by s

Maren Showkeir and Jamie Showkeir are the principals of Henning-Showkeir and Associates, a consulting firm whose work centers on harmonizing the demand for business results with creating a culture where individuals can find meaning and purpose at work. Their clients include 3M, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, British Airways, Coca-Cola, Ford Motor Company, Hewlett Packard, Levi Straus and The Nature Conservancy. Maren has been a committed yoga practitioner for over fifteen years and has trained as a yoga teacher. Jamie has been meditating since the 1970s and has had an asana practice since 2005.