Charlotte Bell

Charlotte Bell began practicing yoga in 1982 and began teaching in 1986. Following a 1989 trip to Pune, India, she received teacher certification from B. K. S. Iyengar. She blends the practice of yoga with Insight Meditation. A lifelong musician, she plays oboe and English horn with the Salt Lake Symphony and performs with Scherzando Winds, blue haiku, and Red Rock Rondo. She lives in Salt Lake City. For information about her yoga classes and workshops, visit www.charlottebellyoga.com.

"I am sure Charlotte Bell’s book will become a classic for meditators. Whether new to the practice or a longtime practitioner, readers will learn quick, simple, and practical solutions for finding ease in sitting. What shines through in this book is the balance of compassionately tending to (and in many cases preventing) the common aches and pains that can arise in meditation with the genuine practice of mindfulness." —Donna Farhi, author of Teaching Yoga

"Yoga for Meditators is friendly, clear, and full of the wisdom of experience, just like its author, my friend, Charlotte Bell, longtime meditator and experienced yoga practitioner. I cannot think of a better book to recommend to anyone wanting to sit with ease on the cushion. Charlotte offers the reader the comfort of her warmth and knowledge, and it is a much-needed and welcome gift. Highly recommeded for all levels of practitioners." —Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, PT, coauthor of What We Say Matters

"Yoga for Meditators is an invaluable support for any practitioner who meets the inevitable discomforts of sitting still for long periods of time. Charlotte’s book is a comprehensive guide to achieving a well-balanced posture that serves as a foundation for a mind of calmness. The instructions for the postures are accessible for all, including those who have never ventured into the discipline of yoga. I highly recommend this book." —Christina Feldman, author of Compassion: Listening to the Cries of the World

"Finally, a book in an easy-to-understand format for today’s yoga students and teachers that will illluminate and support their meditation practice. I love this book and will recommend it on my website and in teacher trainings." —Jenny Otto, Body Balance Certification Program and Trainings

"This is an extremely useful book. I wish I had it when I began my meditation practice. It is patient, kind, intelligent, and down to earth. It is a great pleasure to read this book for its valuable teaching and also to spend some time with wonderful teacher." —Daniel Doen Silberberg, author of Wonderland: The Zen of Alice

"In an age when yoga has become a fitness fad, Yoga for Meditators provides a much-needed glimpse into the deeper dimension of yogic practice. Without imposing any doctrine, this book provides real and practical aids to add a spiritual dimension for the yoga practitioner and an honored place for the body in any meditative practice. A must read for those serious about the interior life." —Reverend Michael Mayor, Episcopal Priest and Spiritual Director of All Saints Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City

"In Yoga for Meditators, Charlotte Bell gives simple, concise, and useful information to help readers with their meditation practice. Even for first-time meditators, her teaching will guide your body to be comfortable and your mind to quiet." —Cora Wen, founder of Yoga Bloom, Cupertino, CA

"This book is what has been missing from all the how-to books out there on yoga. Charlotte not only tells us how to practice specific poses, but also reminds us why we practice them in the first place. A wonderful how-to-take-it-to-the-next-level yoga book that you will definitely want in your library. You can feel comfortable while sitting in meditation; this books gives you the map to get there." —D'ana Baptiste, founder of Centered City Yoga, Salt Lake City