B.A.G.H.D.A.D.B.A.G.H.D.A.D.

In 2006 Army officer Michele M. Spencer shifted from stateside "weekend warrior" and yoga teacher to full-time soldier in Baghdad's Green Zone. In her inspirational memoir she shares the spiritual principles and mind-body practices that guided her through the combat stressors of war abroad and have given her the courage to lead a life of service as an agent of change at home. The acronym B.A.G.H.D.A.D. describes not an actual place but an empowering transformative journey to heal: Believe, Blessings, Balance Agent of Change, Awesome, Attitude Gratitude, Grace . . . it's ALL God Heal your Heart, Harmony, Happy Dream, Dignity, Deepen Your Faith Awaken, Activism, Authenticity Death of the EGO: Destiny, Divinity B.A.G.H.D.A.D. Yoga is interspersed with spiritual guidelines, mind-body techniques, anecdotes, and inspirational quotes as well as practical tips and strategies to cope with stress and be "powerful beyond measure" - whatever and wherever your war.