Praise for

THE WISDOM OF YOGA

“Stephen Cope is a compassionate writer with a talent for bridging ancient wisdom and the modern mind. Artful, heartfelt, and gracious, The Wisdom of Yoga leads the reader deep into yoga philosophy.”

—Patricia Walden, international yoga teacher

“Absolutely masterful! Stephen Cope lays out the complete path of yoga with stunning clarity, and he does so in a narrative style that is as riveting to read as a good novel. I simply could not put it down.”

—Sylvia Boorstein, author of It’s Easier Than You Think

“Beautifully written, full of insight and compassion, and chock-full of stories…a life-enhancing and entertaining read.”

—Amy Weintraub, author of Yoga for Depression

“Stephen Cope has done the impossible—turned the inscrutable Yoga-Sūtra into a page-turner! His inspiring storytelling unfurls the mysterious, delicate threads of the Yoga-Sūtra and reveals the rich power of these teachings, showing us how truly alive they are for people like us, right here, right now.”

—Cyndi Lee, author of Yoga Body, Buddha Mind and OM Yoga

“Stephen Cope continues to lead the way in developing and elucidating the future of yoga and meditation in America. I heartily recommend this beautiful new contribution to our wisdom tradition.”

—Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within and Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be

“Written with depth, understanding, and compassion, The Wisdom of Yoga is a wonderful resource filled with profound teachings presented with clarity and wisdom. Its simple and thoughtful stories will remind you of who you are, while healing your life in the process.”

—Sherri Baptiste, yoga teacher and founder of Baptiste Power of Yoga