ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This book took nearly four years to write. The knowledge and experience I gained from various yogic paths and spiritual disciplines over 23 years inspired me to write a comprehensive book on Ashtanga Yoga to inspire others to raise their consciousness to a higher level so that they will know the purpose of this life and feel God's presence in their hearts.

I give my deepest thanks and appreciation to Jeanne Cook, who spent many hours typing the manuscript for me.

I am profoundly grateful to Sri Kriyananda, who very kindly wrote the Foreword for this book, also for his comments and inspirational support.

I give appreciation and thanks also to all other people who may have contributed to the creation of this book, or who inspired me.