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The Yoga of Discipline

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The chapter on eating is absolutely essential for anyone with food issues. It's a totally spiritual approach to eating and food that has changed my life, and my health. Don't be fooled by the word "discipline." Gurumayi is a yogi and when she talks about discipline it has nothing to do with harsh restrictions or anything like that. With food, for example, she talks about its sacredness, and how it is a form of God. One of her main teachings is that God dwells within everyone and she goes into an explanation of how when we eat we are actually feeding God within us. She presents the body as a temple of God, something that's sacred because of that and so it's important to treat the body with the highest respect. Eating, she says, is an incredibly sacred act. Food itself is sacred. This is such an uplifting and life-changing book for me. Since reading it I have come to respect my body and take care of it. I've changed my dietery habits and feel much better about the way I eat, what I eat. I'm more conscious. I highly recommend this book.

This is an excellent book which not only shows you the sweetness of the Yoga of Discipline but that makes you believe in your own capacity of becoming the person you've always wanted to be! Very practical, very inspiring, very helpful! I loved it!

This book didn't say too much about how to achieve discipline of the senses, it just said to do it. But learning to use the word discipline was helpful. EDIT, several days later. This poor rating is my fault and not the book's. I got an email prompting me to rate the book and I wasn't but about half way through it. I'm edgy about deleting emails and so I wrote the review too soon, I retract that opinion. It is very helpful with eating issues. By saying that nobody ever died from a little starvation but lots of people have died from overeating, this book has helped me with overeating. It gets much better in the second half, I love it. My previous bad review is my bad. signed Lisa, not John

This is one of my favorite books of all time destined to be one of
the all time classics on Yoga. I not only learnt a lot from this book but also found the teachings life transforming.
Highly recommended!!

I'm not a religious person, but I am very spiritual. The principles in this book are amazing! It has changed my life...I have a new found respect for discipline in life (speaking, eating, thinking, listening, etc). Swami Chidvilasananda does a wonderful job of delivering motivational and enlightening concepts, all of which are easy to grasp and apply.

This is easily one of my all time favorite books, and I have been inspired to read the rest of her teachings. I'm currently on "Courage and Contentment", which I also highly recommend.

This book is about the mindset of Yoga. It wasn't about the poses. I'm new to the teachings, and it is an absolute must have. Discipline in eating, speaking, listening, and silence. I think everyone would benefit from reading this. What an uplifting read. Positive reinforcement is what you get on the pages of this book. I definately recommend The Yoga of Discipline.

Profound truths on every page, with the written articulation that allows for everyday application. Her words provide a clarity of thought that is deeply needed, especially in the American culture.

An extraordinary book for everyone on the path! Clearly and eloquently written it is helping me more than anything on my weight loss transformation. I am so grateful to the author, Gurumayi for the wisdom in this text. She really gives such practical advice for attaining a state of heaven on earth. Don't miss out on this spiritual classic written for all souls- yogis and nonyogis alike!
Sincerely,'
Maureen Baker

I love this book. It really gives you a great opportunity to examine your life. It had wonderful quotes and I recommend it to everyone. It is money well spent. It details how to live with more discipline and meaning through all of your senses. It has helped me function more in the present and be more enthusiastic about life.