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40 Days to Personal Revolution: A Breakthrough Program to Radically Change Your Body and Awaken the Sacred Within Your Soul
A master yoga teacher introduces his personal, step-by-step program--which incorporates yoga practice, diet modification, and guided meditation--to help readers transform their lives and promote complete mind-body-spirit well-being.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published December 9, 2003
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March 19, 2012
Oh, Baron. You think so much of us, don't you?
Week One includes at least three poses I've never seen in probably 100 basic and continuing yoga classes and endless DVDs and on-demand videos, one which seems practically impossible for a beginner. Thanks...
and "lift your sacrum" all the time-- your what now?
He assumes, clearly, that people already know the terminology of yoga (including anatomy) and some of the more advanced postures (although there is a good breakdown of proper alignment; still, is it possible to achieve this on your own with a book rather than being corrected by an instructor?). It's sort of amusing to me that this is marketed more or less as a shortcut diet book-- I mean, 40 days to perfection, right!?! But the idea is "work harder than you ever have and be a saint with your diet and you, too can achieve results!" Well, no kidding...
Giving it a shot anyway, though, and hoping my former yoga teacher friend can help me achieve step 2 of boat pose and somehow get my whole self off the mat onto my hands (ha!) but I feel like this may take 40 weeks not 40 days...
Week One includes at least three poses I've never seen in probably 100 basic and continuing yoga classes and endless DVDs and on-demand videos, one which seems practically impossible for a beginner. Thanks...
and "lift your sacrum" all the time-- your what now?
He assumes, clearly, that people already know the terminology of yoga (including anatomy) and some of the more advanced postures (although there is a good breakdown of proper alignment; still, is it possible to achieve this on your own with a book rather than being corrected by an instructor?). It's sort of amusing to me that this is marketed more or less as a shortcut diet book-- I mean, 40 days to perfection, right!?! But the idea is "work harder than you ever have and be a saint with your diet and you, too can achieve results!" Well, no kidding...
Giving it a shot anyway, though, and hoping my former yoga teacher friend can help me achieve step 2 of boat pose and somehow get my whole self off the mat onto my hands (ha!) but I feel like this may take 40 weeks not 40 days...
February 13, 2016
I enjoyed the six week process of working through the life laws, themes, diet, meditations and yoga practices with other members of my yoga studio. This process helped me find and work through some emotional gremlins I was hanging onto for whatever reason. I am must more balanced and present than I was at the start of the process. I am keeping daily meditation as part of my practice. It really does make a difference.
October 27, 2024
Two stars because I simply don’t like Baron, hahaha. He did have some good stories and connections to the Laws, which I appreciated. I don’t find this book to be a “must read” in order to participate in the 40 days program.
Five stars for it being the last week of the 40 days program! The studio put together amazing workshops that dove into the pillars of yoga.
Five stars for it being the last week of the 40 days program! The studio put together amazing workshops that dove into the pillars of yoga.
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February 3, 2019This book and program just wasn’t the right fit for me.
February 10, 2021
Baptiste's book is one of the best yoga manuals I've read. I like his spiritual focus and the way he integrates meditation and diet with the asana practices.
February 19, 2025
Truly transformative
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October 20, 2016Week by week and two laws at a time I read this along with the Baptiste approved program through my local yoga studio which is a Baptiste Affiliate studio.
I appreciate the effort and did gain a few insights and introspective principals from it but it wasn't what I thought it would be or maybe I didn't put in the effort required.
I am not sure.
I think for a new to yoga individual this would be amazing. I am not trying to be arrogant but I am further in my practice than what this offered.
I appreciate the effort and did gain a few insights and introspective principals from it but it wasn't what I thought it would be or maybe I didn't put in the effort required.
I am not sure.
I think for a new to yoga individual this would be amazing. I am not trying to be arrogant but I am further in my practice than what this offered.
February 14, 2013
I plan on re-reading and re-reading this one. Many of the poses are beyond my skill but maybe I'll get there. Much wisdom included in between the yoga. I didn't stick to the 40 day plan much after the third week but I found myself making changes in my life anyway, maybe next time I will make it further.
February 22, 2015
I can't imagine reading this outside of the support of a 40 Days group - the yoga instruction doesn't seem sufficient on its own without studio classes and group support. But I've enjoyed the 40 Days program and I can see re-reading some of Baptistes writing. I just didn't find the yoga instruction helpful on the page, and much of book felt cursory.
July 18, 2020
The book itself is only okay. The power come from committing to and working the program within a community that empowers your personal spirit and growth. The book alone would not have provided me all the tools I needed to grow in this 40 day program but it is a definite starting point.
August 7, 2009
Be still and the answers will come to you
May 31, 2021
40 days challenge complete 💪
June 5, 2020
3.5 stars.
Baron Baptiste is the founder of Baptiste yoga, which is a heated power yoga class. Class is like a boot camp mixed with ninety degree heat mixed with yoga poses. Forty days is basically a guidebook to adding a meditation practice, yoga practice, healthy eating, and journaling into your life.
The book is based around twelve laws to transforming your life. These laws are excellent guidance, and each time you do a forty days a different law[s] will probably stand out to you.
The reason this book only gets a 3.5 for me is because, as stated, it is a guidebook. I do not think just reading it alone will have nearly as meaningful of an impact (or hold you accountable) as doing it with a group of yogis through a studio. The community is a major part of this process, and the book is not complete without it.
Baron Baptiste is the founder of Baptiste yoga, which is a heated power yoga class. Class is like a boot camp mixed with ninety degree heat mixed with yoga poses. Forty days is basically a guidebook to adding a meditation practice, yoga practice, healthy eating, and journaling into your life.
The book is based around twelve laws to transforming your life. These laws are excellent guidance, and each time you do a forty days a different law[s] will probably stand out to you.
The reason this book only gets a 3.5 for me is because, as stated, it is a guidebook. I do not think just reading it alone will have nearly as meaningful of an impact (or hold you accountable) as doing it with a group of yogis through a studio. The community is a major part of this process, and the book is not complete without it.
March 2, 2021
I read this book and followed the program through the yoga studio I go to and I honestly really recommend reading this book that way. I feel like if I hadn’t done it with my yoga community- I would definitely have fell off it as it’s hard to follow (Especially if you’re new to yoga without the support of people leading the program). I can truly say I learned so much about myself, about things I was holding onto that I didn’t realize and I feel so much more at peace.
Overall I had an amazing experience following these 40 days. I think Baron has some insights that are powerful. It is challenging especially if you do it on your own so if you’re able to- follow this program with your studio! I think you’d have a much better experience that way than just reading this book.
Overall I had an amazing experience following these 40 days. I think Baron has some insights that are powerful. It is challenging especially if you do it on your own so if you’re able to- follow this program with your studio! I think you’d have a much better experience that way than just reading this book.
March 26, 2025
I’ve honestly lost count of how many times I’ve read 40 Days to Personal Revolution—it’s been a foundational part of the 40 Days programs I’ve led with my yoga community for over a decade. Every time I return to it, I discover new nuggets of wisdom that meet me exactly where I am. Baron Baptiste offers such a powerful blend of movement, mindfulness, and inquiry that continues to deepen my own practice and inspire lasting transformation in others. This book isn’t just a guide—it’s a lifelong companion for anyone seeking clarity, purpose, and personal evolution.
February 27, 2018
Powerful Journey
This book is more than a good read, it’s a challenge to start a journey of discovery of your own self. I recommend this book to those who are searching for answers to life’s everyday struggles and who are willing to contribute discipline to understanding your own purpose and uncovering the path to your healthier and vibrant self.
-Elisa
This book is more than a good read, it’s a challenge to start a journey of discovery of your own self. I recommend this book to those who are searching for answers to life’s everyday struggles and who are willing to contribute discipline to understanding your own purpose and uncovering the path to your healthier and vibrant self.
-Elisa
August 19, 2018
A friend recommended this program to me, and I am so grateful. I wasn't able to find a nearby yoga studio who was leading the program, so I used this book with online YouTube yoga practices and the digital workbook to complete the program. It's a significant time commitment as you get into the later weeks, but I found it truly transformative.
April 25, 2025
I read this book and took part in a Program at my Yoga studio. It was so enlightening and an amazing experiment and test on the body. I've never learned so much about myself as a person and how I take in the world until being apart of this process. I could not encourage enough for people to find a Yoga studio and partake in this program if they offer it. It was truly amazing!
May 20, 2025
I participated in this program/read this book with a small group at my gym. If you are looking to deepen your yoga practice this is a good way to do so. It definitely helped having a group to do this with to keep each other accountable. I learned a lot from this book and I will take away a lot of lessons about yoga and life and continue to implement them past the 40 day program.
December 5, 2018
A great at to refocus
The 40-day revolution is an excellent way to cleanse and refocus when life starts to sweep you up and you find yourself going too fast. A chance to put you first, second and third and see how the other things fall into place.
The 40-day revolution is an excellent way to cleanse and refocus when life starts to sweep you up and you find yourself going too fast. A chance to put you first, second and third and see how the other things fall into place.
July 1, 2018
I enjoyed this presentation of philosophy and practice. I recommend the book and the many meditative and yogic practices of Baptiste Yoga (aka Baptiste Power Yoga). He does it right.
September 3, 2018
Great book. Love that this can be read over and over to draw out more insights form ourselves. Add to a yoga practice and boom total package
February 15, 2019
Loved how he brought yoga to the western world. Such interesting examples of traditionally eastern principles applied to Christianity and more western ideas.
March 10, 2019
Love the Yoga description.
October 27, 2019
Thorough guide used for Breathe 40 day program... borrowed from Caroline
January 2, 2021
Completed the course. This was a good supporting tool for the program. Detailed yoga poses.
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January 21, 2021Reading currently for the 40 days northwest collaboration.
November 22, 2021
Read as part of "Transform 40" at Baptiste Power Yoga Indy. Loved the process and becoming more connected to this community. Many lessons to revisit in the future.
October 21, 2014
There are some wonderful points in this book/program, I like it overall and I love that he is trying to bring the spirituality of yoga practice to the masses...he gets points for good intentions. Good for him. It seems intended for a beginner in many ways, yet there are major discrepancies, IMO.
Great "Excavation Questions" to each week's theme, I can see this being helpful for those who maybe haven't brought awareness to their emotions and daily lives yet. Gentle (if vague) encouragement towards healthy eating is a bonus...but again, maybe only helpful for those who haven't considered it until this point. I also like how he lengthens the practices gradually. All of this is great for a beginner.
However, it does read as if written by a Yoga Golden Child, and is a little New-Agey for me. Mixing philosophies- Buddhism, Christianity, Chinese medicine and more- give it a buffet-style approach to spirituality, which may work for some (and if so, fantastic!), but to me always feels like a sacrificing of depth for accessibility to more demographics... just my personal preference. And he seems to unfortunately have that Yoga Golden Child's problem of remembering a true beginner's place- the physical practice as laid out is quite optimistic. Jumping forward and a prep for Crow Pose ('Navasana, step 2') in week 1, Dancer's Pose is intro'd in week 3... Really? Due to natural physical limitations, this might discourage true beginners. It's obvious he's grown up with and done yoga all his life, and may have lost touch with how much time it takes to patiently build the strength and flexibility he is asking for.
All in all, a good book with commendable guideposts to a deep practice. But in my opinion best for an intermediate fitness-yoga student looking to find depth and meaning in their practice they may have originally missed.
Great "Excavation Questions" to each week's theme, I can see this being helpful for those who maybe haven't brought awareness to their emotions and daily lives yet. Gentle (if vague) encouragement towards healthy eating is a bonus...but again, maybe only helpful for those who haven't considered it until this point. I also like how he lengthens the practices gradually. All of this is great for a beginner.
However, it does read as if written by a Yoga Golden Child, and is a little New-Agey for me. Mixing philosophies- Buddhism, Christianity, Chinese medicine and more- give it a buffet-style approach to spirituality, which may work for some (and if so, fantastic!), but to me always feels like a sacrificing of depth for accessibility to more demographics... just my personal preference. And he seems to unfortunately have that Yoga Golden Child's problem of remembering a true beginner's place- the physical practice as laid out is quite optimistic. Jumping forward and a prep for Crow Pose ('Navasana, step 2') in week 1, Dancer's Pose is intro'd in week 3... Really? Due to natural physical limitations, this might discourage true beginners. It's obvious he's grown up with and done yoga all his life, and may have lost touch with how much time it takes to patiently build the strength and flexibility he is asking for.
All in all, a good book with commendable guideposts to a deep practice. But in my opinion best for an intermediate fitness-yoga student looking to find depth and meaning in their practice they may have originally missed.
October 16, 2014
This is a text that is meant to accompany a program with the same name that is offered by Baptiste affiliated yoga studios. I would venture to say that someone who stumbles upon this book on its own might not get the full benefit of it. Paired with the program, it provides a good guide into self-exploration, enlightenment, wellness, yoga practice, and spiritualism. I appreciated Baron's references to various religious/spiritual texts and persons. In that sense, this book wasn't one-minded or prescriptive. I took what I wanted from the different chapters and laws and applied it to my own life. I think the biggest point to make here is that you will only benefit from this book if you are willing to receive the information that it contains. People not familiar with Baptiste yoga might find some of the information/suggestions/processes extraneous to their personal journey.
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