I liked the way the book is written in three parts, as this i felt was important to give the overall story context and helps the reader engage with brad willis journey. Brad willis, the author of this inspirational book, became a nbc war correspondent and spent time in korea, afghanistan, korea, hong kong, covered desert storm, and the first half of this book is full of his incredible experiences on the job he loved. Warrior pose, how yoga literally saved my life, book by. His book warrior pose is a must read for all of us. Brad willis was a successful, engaging foreign war correspondent for nbc news. Warrior pose book johnson county library bibliocommons. Warrior pose how yoga literally saved my life brad willis. Brad is our guide to deep healing and transformation.
Warrior pose is willis s journey of transformation from a foreign correspondent to bhava ram, a spiritual guide. How yoga literally saved my life by brad willis at indigo. I generally read several books at a time but could not put this one down. Its a simple, familiar arc, from top of the world, to fallen hero, to regeneration, but the story is in the details and those details in brad willis aka bhava rams warrior pose are truly extraordinary. Warrior pose by brad willis, 9781937856694, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. May 28, 2015 find out how former nbc war correspondent brad willis used the science of yoga to heal from ptsd, cancer, and a broken back.
For awardwinning nbc war correspondent brad willis, rock bottom. Aug 12, 2015 warriors for healing founder brad willis aka bhava ram. About a dozen times a year, 10, 15, or 20 warrior week recruits between the ages of 25 and 65 come to swank orange county to be bound, gagged, slapped around, sleep deprived, filmed by dronesand then, when theyre at their absolute lowest points, they are subjected to a bunch of courses in emotional development. Warrior pose is the story of brad willis whose taken on the yoga name bhava ram, an ambitious journalist whose career took him to the middle of major conflicts and events in places like afghanistan, colombia, saudi arabia, kurdistan and hong kong. What a privilege it is to have you on the show today.
Brad willis is a former nbc news foreign correspondent, author, musician and teacher. Warrior pose ebook by brad willis 9781937856700 rakuten kobo. While the first part of warrior pose reads like a thriller, the second half, when willis stays on his knees and then begins to rise, is more like poetry. Its great for leg and core strength and its suitable for people at all levels. Bhava ram warrior pose from covering the front lines of the gulf war to investigating colombian drug lords to living with freedom fighters in the mountains of afghanistan, war correspondent brad willis was accustomed to risk. A phoenix rises in warrior pose wow what a captivating story that is told with humble heart and a lot of sincerity by brad willis.
Brad willis, also known as bhava ram, welcome to shrink rap radio. Bhava ram but running in a jagged line behind all of those gripping tales is a story thats far more frightening and full of dread. Your book, warrior pose, tells such an inspiring story. This a read worth making and a journey worth taking and it truly can change your life. Warrior pose how yoga literally saved my life by brad willis aka bhava ram in the last sixteen years, ive read almost all the books in the yoga section of each of my local libraries, and ive finally had to begin looking further afield for my yogarelated reading fix. Oct 02, 2017 excerpt from the book warrior pose by brad willis. Until brads story, about cancer, life and recovery is one of the most inspirational stories of all time. This week i reread brad willis warrior pose, a book that has lodged in my memory since i first came upon it two years ago.
Warrior ii pose, or virabhadrasana ii, is a powerful but simple pose. Warrior pose warrior pose is an adventure chronicling some of the most momentous events of our time through a journalists eyes, an unforgettable story about the power of love between father and son, and a transformational journey of selfhealing, inner peace, and wholeness. War correspondent turned yogi reveals his heartwrenching journey from cancer and disability to health and happiness. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading warrior pose. Warrior pose is the story of brad willis whose taken on the yoga name bhava ram, an ambitious journalist. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. A little soul everytime goes in pain, my heart cries silently.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. His memoir, warrior posehow yoga literally saved my life, was published in may 20. How yoga literally saved my life growing up with a grandfather who taught and at age 81, still teaches yoga, i was exposed to the teachings of yoga and meditation at an early age. Warriors for healing founder brad willis aka bhava ram. Brad willis also known as bhava ram born august 27, 1949 is a former nbc news foreign correspondent, author, musician and teacher. Warrior pose brad willis life is the background for this extraordinary tale that provides compelling and essential lessons for anyone wanting a more fulfilled life. May 23, 20 warrior pose by brad willis, 9781937856694, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Bhava ram is a former nbc news war correspondent who reported from the middle east, asia, africa, latin america, and beyond. His travels took him around the world, bringing the world to us at home. In the book, willis talks about his experiences as a reporter and the sometimes heartbreaking things he witnessed. Share brad willis quotations about yoga, healing and grace. Bhava ram which is scarier being blindfolded and smuggled into afghanistan by mujaheddin with ak47s during the soviet invasion to land an.
It is definitely the story of a death rebirth transformational process that mr. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. From covering the front lines of the gulf war to investigating colombian drug lords to living with freedom fighters in the mountains of afghanistan, war correspondent brad willis was accustomed to risk. Get your personal copy of the blackbook today and discover how to master the art and science of having it all. Warrior pose is an adventure chronicling some of the most momentous events of our time through a journalists eyes, an unforgettable story. Warrior pose, how yoga literally saved my life by brad willis. May 01, 20 for awardwinning nbc war correspondent brad willis, rock bottom came when he was pronounced permanently disabled and then, shortly after, was diagnosed with terminal cancer. How yoga literally saved my life paperback may 7 20. Bryant your book now be e an author in 8 easy lessons thank you so much for listening to this episode. Read warrior pose how yoga literally saved my life by brad willis available from rakuten kobo. May 23, 20 discover book depositorys huge selection of bhava ram books online. From the front lines of the gulf war to investigating columbian drug l. War reporter finds peace, recovery the san diego union. How yoga literally saved my life kindle edition by willis, brad.
Bhava ram from the front lines of the gulf war to investigating columbian drug lords to living with freedom fighters in the mountains of afghanistan, war correspondent brad willis was accustomed to risk. Buy a discounted paperback of warrior pose online from australias leading online bookstore. My only wish is that the segments on brad s transformation were more detailed. As a journalist, willis was well known as the recipient of the alfred i. Bhava ram war correspondent brad willis was accustomed to risk. Coronado resident brad willis, a former nbc war correspondent, has a new memoir out about his use of mindbody medicine to recover from a broken back and cancer. Its the highest compliment i think i can render a good read. When i met brad willis now bhava ram, i was still shocked by motherhood and by my very challenging 15month old son, who regularly bit me. But when mortal danger came, it was from an unexpected direction. Find out how former nbc war correspondent brad willis used the science of yoga to heal from ptsd, cancer, and a broken back. Warrior pose how yoga literally saved my life by brad willis and publisher benbella books orim.
Dupontcolumbia university award for his work from inside afghanistan during the soviet occupation in 1986. Warrior pose is more than just one mans journey of healing and transformation. As a journalist, willis was the recipient of the alfred i. Warrior pose book premier with bhava ram the premier of bhava rams. I really liked the way that he fully includes you in his journey and didnt hold anything back. It is a book in which brad willis explains how he really owned his body mind and spirit through yoga and the deeper understanding of nonduality and in so doing reclaimed his life on a deeper level, so it is a book for anyone whos interested in waking up. I have to confess i went into it with a bit of skepticism, im. During the peak of his career, ram broke his back in a freak accident unrelated to his work, and that moment of falling from a 12foot ledge changed his life. Warrior pose 9781937856694, 9781937856700 vitalsource. An amazing journey through war zones and global crises. Warrior pose is an adventure chronicling some of the most momentous events of our time through a journalists eyes, an unforgettable story about the power of love between father and son, and a transformational journey of selfhealing, inner peace, and wholeness. Willis does not spare his ego and instead writes honestly about the harrowing climb up from the depths.
Brad willis biography, age, family, wife, books and net worth. Warrior pose is an unforgettable story about the power of love between father and son, a memoir from the front lines of the most momentous events of our times, a transformational journey of selfhealing, and an inspiration to all who seek inner peace and wholeness. It was an intense journey through the pages of brad willis life and transformation that was inspiring on multiple levels. This is an epic story and i am happy to report that it is quite well told, as one might expect from a worldclass journalist. Get breaking news, seahawks coverage, joel connelly and awardwinning photography in your inbox. How yoga literally saved my life willis, brad, ram, bhava on. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A war correspondents memoir, i must first tell you about the writer, who was one of my first yoga teachers. Section one of the book is devoted to his life as a foreign correspondent, and in its. At the pinnacle of his career, a broken back and failed. Chronic pain is consuming, laments brad willis, author of warrior pose.
How yoga literally saved my life talks exactly about that after his job as a compassionate, daring, high living war correspondent came to an end after a briken back left unyreated, eventual damaging back surgery, a boxy cast thrn back brace, searing pain, documented as permanently disabled, the drinks, the drugs, the food, the self pity, and. Discover book depositorys huge selection of bhava ram books online. Warrior pose by brad willisbhava ram yoga teacher magazine. Jun 02, 2019 how to do the warrior ii pose in yoga. Warrior pose, how yoga literally saved my life, book by brad willis aka bhava ram warrior pose is an adventure chronicling some of the most momentous events of our time through a journalists eyes, an unforgettable story about the power of love between father and son, and a transformational journey of selfhealing, inner peace, and wholeness. Brad willis transformation through yoga is thoroughly inspirational. Finding pain relief outside of a pill bottle spirituality. He is the founder of the deep yoga school of healing arts and a graduate of kerala ayurveda academy and the american institute of vedic studies. How yoga literally saved my life by brad willis aka bhava ram laura plumb dr. Warrior pose how yoga literally saved my life book.
From covering the front lines of the gulf war to investigating colombian drug lords to living with freedom fighters in the mountains of afghanistan, war. Warrior pose by brad willis overdrive rakuten overdrive. Inspiring change through yoga natural knowledge 247. Bhava ram brad willis bhava ram brad willis, eryt 500, is a former network news war correspondent who healed himself from a broken back, failed surgery, and stage iv cancer through yoga and ayurveda. As bhava ram, willis holds certification in ayurveda from the kerala ayurveda academy and is certified as an advanced yoga and ayurveda educator through.