Yoke

My Yoga of Self-Acceptance

By: Jessamyn Stanley

Narrated by: Jessamyn Stanley

Finding self-acceptance both on and off the mat.
In Sanskrit, yoga means to “yoke.” To yoke mind and body, movement and breath, light and dark, the good and the bad. This larger idea of “yoke” is what Jessamyn Stanley calls the yoga of the everyday—a yoga that is not just about perfecting your downward dog but about applying the hard lessons learned on the mat to the even harder daily project of living.
In a series of deeply honest, funny autobiographical essays, Jessamyn explores everything from imposter syndrome to cannabis to why it’s a full-time job loving yourself, all through the lens of yoke. She calls out an American yoga complex that prefers debating the merits of cotton versus polyblend leggings rather than owning up to its overwhelming Whiteness. She questions why the Western take on yoga so often misses—or misuses—the tradition’s spiritual dimension. And reveals what she calls her own “whole-ass problematic”: Growing up Baháí, loving astrology, learning to meditate, finding prana in music.
And in the end, Jessamyn invites every reader to find the authentic spirit of yoke—linking that good and that bad, that light and that dark.

Her self acceptance journey was amazing

Her self acceptance journey was enlightening. I enjoyed every word because it came from her soul. I learned about more about meditation. I feel like I can cross the abyss in meditation now.

Raw, Vulnerable Strength

The author is so real in the way she writes. She shares her life’s experiences and wisdom in the most authentic and relatable way. I truly enjoyed this book and didn’t want it to end. Thank you Jessamyn for pouring it all out into this book.

loved listening!

I loved this books so much. it made me think, opend my eyes and gave me the courage to just be me.

Inspirational !!!

Thank you for following your inner teacher and for having the courage to share your yoga journey. Your story is encouragement for those of us who don't fit the stereotypical mold of yoga practitioner & teacher. We too have our own stories inside of us. I am a 71 year old Black yoga teacher who stepped onto a yoga mat for the first time after retiring 12 years ago after following my inner teacher. You are an inspiration to all who read this book, not just yogis. Thank you. @YogaWithEdna

Awesome glad it was read by the author. Unabridge

Awesome glad it was read by the author! Unabridged like listening to your BFF. Thought provoking and true.