The Yogi Code: Seven Universal Laws of Infinite Success

by Yogi Cameron Alborzian

Thousands of years of wisdom are distilled into one accessible and simple code of ethics comprised of seven daily practices “imbued with heart, soul, and genuine love for the empowering potential of this practice” (LA Yoga).While most of us think of yoga as a series of poses, the path of a Yogi goes far beyond the mat into a set of daily practices that can reverse aging, grant better health and confidence, help you create deeper connections, and ultimately allow you to live your true purpose. The knowledge and techniques of The Yogi Code can unleash your power to manifest your full potential, every day. In this succinct yet illuminating book, Yogi Cameron demystifies seven thousand years of ancient wisdom into accessible language, regardless of your familiarity or ability with yoga. You’ll learn to balance daily demands while achieving a higher level of consciousness and self-knowledge. Your new routines will build a strong foundation for centering yourself and being guided by your intuition, ultimately leading you to gain mastery over your fears and to achieve your highest goals. With carefully crafted chapters and practices expertly created to fit into your fast-paced days, these “lucid teachings from a compassionate teacher” (Publishers Weekly) will bring order to your life and point you in the direction of your eternal purpose.

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Self Help

241 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2017

Reviews

[Jaylin · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were some really good things in this book. I loved reading about the code and 21 day plan. There were things that really opened my mind immediately. For one, about pure love. This section was very moving.

What kept holding me back was the authors inability to keep his ego out of the book. It annoyed me how many times he had to mentioned that he was a professional model? Once was enough for me but he mentioned it like 4- 5 times. When he discussed his clients, he mentioned how successful they all were. Why would I need to know that? What does any of that information have to do with the Yogi lifestyle?
This book felt like a good pocket book to inquire more about the practice. For that I am grateful.

[Buck Wilde · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's not a code. That's not what a code is. These are not a cipher, program instructions, or a systematic collection of laws and regulations. It's more of a Yogi Checklist, but I can't imagine that would've gotten through marketing.

I picked it up for the breathing exercises, and on that front, it delivered. I also learned some of the traditional words for various states of breathing and their wackadoo health correspondences. These are the pros.

The cons are Zoolander Dhalsim telling me to gargle with herbal oil and pour a netti pot of saltwater into my brain, then explain that people have eczema and heart attacks because they check their e-mail too often and don't breathe deep enough.

I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and not judge him based on his vacant expression, scimitar cheekbones, and flagrant (and redundant) misuse of the word "code", right up until I ran across this gem:

"Breathing correctly is more powerful than any food, medicine, or treatment you could ever have. This is why some yogis live only on prana and never eat or drink anything."

Thanks for setting the record straight there, doc.

Hey guys! Medicine is over! Pack it up and tell the terminal patients to get the fuck off of gmail and double their prana intake!

[Malaysia · Rating 3 out of 5]

***3.5 stars***

I highly recommend getting the audiobook.

Likes

·At the end of each chapter it has"Chapter Summary" and "Daily Life Practices"
·Inside the chapter are subtitiles

Dislikes

·The topics/chapters are very basic
·The author seems more interested in promoting a membership site

[Audio Athena · Rating 2 out of 5]

Audiobook duration: 5 hours 26 minutes
Narrator: Aden Hakimi

This book is the author's interpretation of the basic rules to follow to live a Yogic life. He was very easy to understand and most of the material is logical and will make sense for the everyday person even if they don't do yoga or know that yoga is more than just stretching.

Cameron's 7 laws are: routine, practice, self study, intention, purpose, service, and love.

The ultimate goal is to create balance, not stress, and the book defines "infinite success" as having a balanced being with a healthy body, peaceful mind, and spiritual purpose. I can get behind that.

Where he looses me is the back end when he describes his "21 day plan". It's not a self-help book these days without a 21 day plan.
There were also two parts in the book where he goes full traditional yoga style, suggesting to drink and regurgitate salt water every morning as a cleanse, and that "some yogis live only on prana (breath/energy) and never eat or drink anything". I really think he doesn't see how he'll lose his Western audience with those statements.

[Cate Tedford]

This was cool! I learned a lot about the history and tradition of yoga and Ayurveda. 100% commitment to the yogic life seems rewarding but also is not realistic for most people—but I think I have much to gain from these ideas and practices, modified to fit my lifestyle.

The heart responds to languages of love and compassion!! Yes!!

“Spirituality is connecting with the soul and knowing your purpose.”

“Whatever is most important will always win your attention over everything.”

“Guests are god… The divine is in all of us no matter what we are putting in our bodies. In turning away the man, we would be turning away the divine herself.”

“True service is not prejudiced, and it does not pass judgement. True service is not about giving and not receiving. It’s about doing for others as they need and not always what we think they need.”

Service is different from helping !!! Amen amen amen!! Helping is egocentric while service is selfless and others-centered and self-sacrificial:))

“What we need is not to help the planet but be of service to it.”

[Awen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved that book is enlightening and entertaining. The practices are simple. He encourages you to do so and is flexible to say you don't have to do them all. As I was listening to Amma some of her teachings were reflected in the book as well. I couldn't tell you which one for I tried to reread to find the moment that I could hear her but could not find it.
I will soon own my own copy so I can continue without having to renew all the time.;-)
A great book that will help you with simple yet profound practices all in one.

[MJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been a practicing yogi for several years and also a fan of Yogi Cameron. This book is a fantastic blueprint for introducing and adopting yoga philosophy fundamentals - physical and spiritual elements of yoga practice into your daily life. Significance is placed on the mind-body connection - which is something greatly needed in our ever hectic technology filled lives. Each chapter ends with a summary as well as a life practice which are very nice features for the reader. This is a book I will not shelve but will refer to often to enhance my current yoga practice.

[Rosalind Ng · Rating 4 out of 5]

a book where the author didnt hold up any teaching, a true yogi mindset.

Best quote from the book
”We don’t need to go to war to serve but to control the wars in our mind that we burden other people with.”

[Barb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I LOVED this book, it brought me back to the many different was to release and let go, stay positive, and keep being inspired! Reach for the stars!

[Carrie LeAnne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting. Would bear re-reading in print. My mind kept focusing on mispronounced words.

[Mary-ann Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some excellent advice to help your health!

[Jessica Mathes · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book took me 6 months to read. It was slow going. Some parts of it I did like and connect with, but overall it was slow and not something I would want to read again.

[Megan Boldt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty helpful book!! Connected a lot of dots about how I want to live my life. Taught me what I needed at the time about ego and how the mind works. Made me reflect a lot. Has some useful practices.

[Stella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read every book by YC so far and I regularly visit his and his wife’s website Inspire Living and they are all consistently excellent!
Solid, relevant advice and practices to implement.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and the yoga guidelines for how to shape your morning and life routines. I found that some of the routines would realistically take too long to complete each day if one had more than just yoga to focus on. However there is so much good information and life advice to go off, it can be noted that if a person even just does one or two of these points per day it could really make a difference. And what if everyone lived the way Yogi Cameron does? The world would be a simply blissful place to be.