Hell-Bent

by Benjamin Lorr

First published 2012

Yoga fanatic Benjamin Lorr plunges into the cutthroat world of competitive yoga, where elite athletes push their bodies to the breaking point. He encounters superhuman yogis, celebrity gurus, and charlatans, all in pursuit of the ultimate asana. But as Lorr's obsession grows, he must confront the darker side of his practice - and decide how far he's willing to go.

Genres: adventure, sports, memoir, non-fiction

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: obsession, pursuit-of-the-ultimate

320 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press

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