The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living

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This book is about the transformations that can occur thru the practice of yoga. It is an easy read, but has true depth and soul that true practitioners can relate to. I enjoyed this book even more than Stephen Cope's previous book which is also a good read. I recommend this book to anyone who is dedicated and wishes to achieve a deeper understanding of how to use their body and mind to evolve spiritually.

In his book, "The Wisdom of Yoga," Stephen Cope has created a small masterpiece. He has not tried to answer questions about man's place in the universe or or the existence of an external world. He has, however, by means of telling vignettes from the lives of people he knows well and insightful comments about what must be one of the most gnomic series of insights into the practice of Yoga, given the average reader a sence of what it is to become involved in the practice of Yoga and some of its life-changing potential. In addition to this, he has included illustrations from other belief systems, specifically Buddhist thought and Christianity that provide a wider context for his practice. The Yoga practioner, as well as the average person who would like to learn a little about Yoga, could both benefit from the wonderful book.

Stephen Cope has laid a map of the internal journey of yoga for beginners and experienced yogis all in the same brushstroke. He has brought together ancient texts, modern stories, and wise direction with practicle, simple, humorous dialogue. You will keep turning the pages as you effortlessly learn about the depth of yoga through his real charachters of today. Loved It! Great for anyone who wants to know more about meditation, it's benefits, and how to do it easily!

The absolute best in its field, Wisdom of Yoga is no 'Idiot's Guide to Yoga'; you actually need gray matter in order to read it. However it's well worth it. I don't know of a more enriching, comprehensive (and above all) enjoyable read that will take you to the heart of the YogaSutras and the real purpose for taking up yoga.

I am a huge fan of this book. In novel like prose, Stephen beautifully illustrates how the yoga sutras apply to our very modern, complicated lives. If you want to go deeper into the yoga wisdom tradition but have been put off by more esoteric texts, this is the book for you.