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Now one of America's
leading scholars of yoga psychology - who is also a Western
trained psychotherapist-offers this marvelously lively and
personal account of an ancient tradition that promises 'the
soul awake in this lifetime.' Drawing on the vivid
stories of practitioners at the largest yoga center in
America, where he has lived and taught for more than ten
years, Stephen Cope describes the philosophy, psychology,
and practice of yoga- a practical science of development
that urges us not to transcend or dissolve the self, but
rather to encounter it more deeply.
In this irreverent
modern-day Pilgrim's Progress, Cope introduces us to
an unforgettable cast of contemporary seekers - on the road
to enlightenment carrying all the baggage of the human
condition: confusion, loss, disappointment, addiction, and
the eternal conflicts around sex and relationship. As
he describes the subtle shifts of energy and consciousness that
happen at each stage of the path, we discover that in yoga,
"liberation" does not require us to leave life in
the world for some transcendent spiritual plane. Life
itself is the path.
Above all, Cope shows how
yoga can heal the suffering of self-estrangement that
pervades our society, leading us to a new sense of purpose
and to a deeper, more satisfying life in the world."
Review:
yogafamily.com recommends this book to any yogi that
searching for more beyond the physical posture. Stephen Cope cleverly intermingles a
story of his transition from a top psychotherapist in the
heart of Boston into his years at Kripalu. Cope takes
you on his journey to enlightenment with a wonderful story
of his discoveries and celebrates the people that he has met
along the way. Every scene of his life described in
this book is complimented with a lesson in ancient yogic
philosophies. The layout of the book makes it
enjoyable to read while the reader absorbs amazing teaching
that are easily applied to daily life.
This book if for anyone
that wishes to expand their knowledge off the matt.
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