Inside Out and Upside Down offers a personal journey into the heart of yoga through the eyes of longtime student and teacher Claudia Cummins. This collection of essays - written throughout more than 25 years of practice and study - shares a taste of the many gifts of yoga, and offers clear-minded guidance for anyone seeking health and happiness in body, mind and spirit. Essay topics range from explorations of yoga postures to strategies for starting a meditation practice all way to cultivating loving presence in the world. This rich exploration of ancient wisdom brought to modern life offers insight and inspiration for those who yearn for greater vitality and ease, both on the yoga mat and beyond.