The Wisdom of Yoga

A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living

By: Stephen Cope

Narrated by: Christopher Grove

While many Westerners still think of yoga as an invigorating series of postures and breathing exercises, these physical practices are only part of a vast and ancient spiritual science. For more than three millennia, yoga sages systematically explored the essential questions of our human existence: What are the root causes of suffering, and how can we achieve freedom and happiness? What would it be like to function at the maximum potential of our minds, bodies, and spirits? What is an optimal human life?

Nowhere have their discoveries been more brilliantly distilled than in a short - but famously difficult - treatise called the Yogasutra. This revered text lays out the entire path of inner development in remarkable detail - ranging from practices that build character and mental power to the highest reaches of spiritual realization.

Now, Stephen Cope unlocks the teachings of the Yogasutra by showing them at work in the lives of a group of friends and fellow yoga students who are confronting the full modern catastrophe of careers, relationships, and dysfunctional family dynamics. Interweaving their daily dilemmas with insights from modern psychology, neuroscience, religion, and philosophy, he shows the astonishing relevance and practicality of this timeless psychology of awakening.

©2006 Stephen Cope (P)2021 Tantor

life changing highly recommend

incredibly well written. weaves stories and teachings together magically. do yourself a favor and listen to the book

Great explanation of Yoga

I found myself relating to different aspects of each character and it helped me have some great aha moments on my own yoga path

Loved this book

I’ve read Stephen Cope’s the great Work of Your Life more than once and have recommended it to others. The Wisdom of Yoga was recommended to me twice in one day. A good sign. First from an an interview I listened to by Yoga Nidra teacher, Kelly Boys and later that day Dr Bessel van de Kolk who mentioned Stephen’s book in an interview on he had with Aspen Words. I was not disappointed and have already recommended the wisdom of yoga to others. So for me, it was ‘not too much’ but whet my appetite for more from this author. I resonate deeply with writing that weaves ancient wisdom with present time circumstances and the application of the wisdom by multiple people in various situations. So yes. I loved it. Keep writing Stephen! And thank you.

Excellent Explanation of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga

This book clearly and thoughtfully defines and demonstrates the eight limb path of yoga. Through a story narrative set in present day, Stephen brings the ancient teachings and practices of yoga to life… showing insightfully how the wisdom of yoga is applicable and relevant in today’s world. Although the narration was fine, I would have enjoyed hearing the author’s voice reading his own writing. In sun, I highly recommend this book for a unique exploration of the eight limb path.

excellent

so great. and very informative. especially for a yoga teacher this opens up ways to explain yoga philosophy to other students.