This practical guide to natural health-promoting techniques brings together the very best therapies for well-being, vitality and relaxation, with step-by-step instructions from experts. Examine the powers of essential oils in massage, baths and other treatments. The aromatherapy section illustrates how the delicious scented essences of natural plant oils can be used to treat common ailments, lift the spirits, aid relaxation and promote physical and emotional well-being. Massage tones the body, stimulates the circulation and releases tension and discomfort. Easy to follow photographs teach you whole-body massage, massage for babies, massage for sports injuries, sensual massage, self-massage and more. Yoga brings together physical and spiritual discipline for health and peace of mind. Based on the internationally renowned lyengar method, this guide provides a ten-week course for jome practice, including exercises, relaxation and breath control.

Mira Mehta, MA MPhil, has studied yoga under BKS Iyengar since childhood and holds an advanced teaching qualification in the Iyengar Method. She has her own yoga school in London, The Yogic Path, and is co-author of Yoga: The Iyengar Way.