Yoga Folks discussion

Hi all:

I've been thinking about what book the group might enjoy for April. (I'll be away for part of May so I am thinking we'll skip that month--unless someone wants to lead a discussion that month--and then in June I thought we'd read the sequel to the novel Tales from the Yoga Studio, called Head Over Heels, which comes out in April--and which you should be able to read and follow even if you haven't read the first book.)

People made several suggestions on our list that I think could have broad interest, but all are kind of pricey. This includes the yoga history America Veda by Philip Goldberg (prices on Amazon US--$16 for hardcover, $14 for Kindle, but your library may carry), the memoir Radio Shangri-la (which got good reviews but isn't technically about yoga, instead tracing a woman's enlightenment from visiting Buthan; similar prices to American Veda); and Stephen Cope's the Wisdom of Yoga (not on Kindle: paperback $11).

What do you think? Do you want to read one of these, or skip both April and May?

Meryl

Meryl, I am currently taking a college course online, and it is taking up quite a bit of my time (in a good way!) That's why I haven't contributed much regarding our March book read.

I am going to graciously "bow out" of nominating a selection for April, because I know I wouldn't be participating much. :)

I will still chime in from time to time though, lol!

Julie

Julie, I hope you're enjoying your class! What are you studying? I've been out of school so long I'm not sure I'd be able to study anymore, lol!

Meryl

I have Radio Shangri-la, and have been wanting to read it. I also picked up "Yoga for Emotional Balance," which I looked at today, and it's a fairly nice book. Here's a link to the webpage with the associated exercises; http://www.shambhala.com/yogaforemoti... I'm hoping whatever is chosen I can participate this month! I did finally get this month's book, this week :o(

Danie wrote: "I have Radio Shangri-la, and have been wanting to read it. I also picked up "Yoga for Emotional Balance," which I looked at today, and it's a fairly nice book. Here's a link to the webpage with th..."

Thanks for weighing in, Danie. Glad you finally got Science of Yoga. Feel free to discuss on that thread as you read, even though March is over.

I want to read Radio Shangri-la too; have heard good things about it. It seems, though, that most of our regulars are tied up this month, and I'm tied up in May, so it looks like our next group book will be in June. We'll be reading Rain Mitchell's new book, Head Over Heels, her followup to the novel Tales from a Yoga Studio. (You can jump into the second book without having read the first, I'm sure; or, since there's so much time, read the first one if you desire.) We'll do Radio Shangri-la sometime later.

I will look forward to reading with you in June!

Great, Kim! Until then, feel free to chat about or recommend any yoga-related books on our general yoga books thread.

Kewl, give me time to read the first one :o)

Hello everyone, I have been away for a while because I too have been taking a college class to extend my teaching certification (not yoga)...New book for June sounds good...Head Over Heels....I will also take your word for it that I dont have to read the first...Happy Reading!!!

Looking forward to resuming our group read in June!

I think I'll try and get a copy and join you all.

Hi Everyone - I haven't been able to participate lately because of my yoga teacher training, but I would give a plug for Cope's book. I read it a short while ago and it's really fabulous.

I hope you are all well and continuing on your yogic paths! I was fortunate to meet Ilene briefly while I was at Kripalu, and had an amazing time during my first two weeks of intense training. (Relevant blog post here for the curious: An Experience of Trust and Surrender: http://bit.ly/IK6ziC)

I still want to read Science of Yoga but am now inspired to finally read the Gita -- Mitchell's translation is supposed to be good; I'll let you know what I think when I get more into it. :-)

Namaste,
Jen

Just wanted to let you all know that "Tales from the Yoga Studio" by Rain Mitchell is only $3.73 (paperback) right now on Amazon!! Just ordered a copy ;)

Have we chosen a June read?

Hi Kim:

June's book is Rain Mitchell's novel Head Over Heels. A light fun way to start summer. It's the second in the series that started with Tales From A Yoga Studio. You don't have to have read that one, but if you want to someone said it's heavily discounted at Amazon.

Hope you'll join us in June!

Meryl Davids Landau

Dear Meryl,
You already know what I'm going to suggest -- that we read The 11 Karmic Spaces by Ma Jaya, if not now, then later. I'd help you with the discussion.
Love, Swami Matagiri Jaya

Yoga folks - if any of you would be interested in doing a guest review of "Tales From A Yoga Studio" or "Head Over Heels" for http://FictionForANewAge.com, please let me know. I don't have time at the moment to read them, but they both sound like a fun read. Happy June reading!

I just purchased Tales From the Yoga Studio & the sequel from Amazon for less than $15 for both - yay! Ready to dive into some great yoga reads - thanks!!

Head Over Heels is on its way! Just ordered it and can't wait to join the discussion!!

started reading Head over Heels this weekend... seems like a nice easy summer read so far! :)

I started the book too, it's nice to revisit the characters and see what the are up to these days ;)

Finished Head over Heels ;) Was a nice book, can't wait for the discussion to start!