Fierce Medicine

As the creator of Forrest Yoga ,Ana T. Forrest has been transforming people'slives throughout the world for more thanthirty-five years. Her unique blend of physicalpractice, Eastern wisdom, and profoundNative American ceremony takes her teachingsliterally off the mat and into daily life'toheal everything from addictive behaviors andeating disorders to chronic pain and injury. In Fierce Medicine, Forrest tells her own story ofhealing from the scars of abuse and physicalhandicaps, and reveals the proven practices thatenabled her to move beyond her past into a lifecommitted to helping others reconnect withtheir bodies, cultivate balance, and start living inharmony with their Spirits. In her unique, powerful, and inviting voice,Ana Forrest reveals how to: Learn to stalk fear and break free from it instead of running from it. Be attentive to your body, discovering its own inherent healing properties. Speak and act from a place of honesty and compassion. Cultivate an open heart that is feeling, responsive, and reflexive and able to embrace change. Harness your intuition and the courage to live in alignment with your Spirit. Whether you've never done yoga or are a seasonedpractitioner, Ana Forrest's practices, stories,and exercises will help you uncover yourown warrior's heart. With this wise woman as yourtrusted guide, you, too, can become centered,strong, and more alive than ever before.

Ana T. Forrest is an internationally recognized pioneer in yoga and emotional healing. The creator of Forrest Yoga-a unique fusion of traditional yoga, new poses and sequences created by the author, Eastern wisdom, and Native American medicine-she is a contributing expert to Yoga Journal and other leading Asian and European wellness publications. Forrest teaches worldwide at yoga conferences, workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings. She lives on Orcas Island, Washington.