HOW TO NOT BE A MONSTER - THE IMPACT OF YOGA ON WORK, PLAY, AND FAMILY. You're not alone. Everyone is at times a monster, struggling to make sense of the path of indulgent destruction that lies behind and worried about what's ahead. So, rest assured: not wanting to be a monster signals a noble willingness to find more meaning in work, play, and [...], until recently seen as an activity only for the young, the agile, or kooks, is now widely regarded as a viable tool for physical and mental health. It's mainstream: yoga classes are available by the thousands. It's no longer a question of whether yoga is beneficial, but it's a question of how. Yes, yoga can help with stretching in a cramped airplane, or with breathing through a dreadful meeting, but yoga can also help manage crises, fear, anger, ego, and communication. In effect, yoga can dissolve the monster within.-- "I don't practice yoga to get better at yoga.I practice yoga to get better at living."--This book is a collection of relatable, yoga-inspired insights from everyday situations. It's for yoga enthusiasts looking for a different angle off the mat, and also for non-yogis; readers don't need a yoga practice to find this book valuable. Yoga is functional training for living, and this book is an inclusive and accessible guide to help navigate life's terrifying, joyful, and unexpected journeys.