Yoga oder die Kunst, sich selbst zu finden

by Jeff Krasno

Rare Book

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Self Help, Travel, Health, Psychology, Personal Development

256 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published May 12, 2015

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I felt so white when I picked up this book from the library. Reading this entire thing was the equivalent of looking at yoga Pinterest boards while my soul drank a pumpkin spice latte. It was not what I was expecting at all. The book is absolutely gorgeous; kudos to the designer, but damn the content is crap. The only parts I found useful were the suggested asana routines and the articles about breath work. Otherwise, this book was full of bullshit like "If you hate your job, quit" or "Find your path." The book made many assumptions on income level ("fly to India!"), job type ("meditate for 40 mins in the morning!"), and lifestyle ("organize a farm to yoga event on a nearby farm!"). On top of that, the size of the book made it very cumbersome to read and sometimes the text was illegible on the fancy photo it was imposed upon. Designers take note: do not put 10pt text reversed out on a dark image. It makes your readers feel old. If you know nothing about yoga and meditating and have the luxury of being middle to upper class, then maybe you'll like this book. Otherwise, check out the individual authors that contributed to the book and see if they touch upon any topics you enjoy.

[JeriLyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve had my head in and out of this book for a good three months now and decided to proceed with posting a review because I’ll never really be “done” with it. For me, it’s not a book I can read chronologically. I tried that and was only successful until about page 20 and then I was all over the place. It’s the kind of book that encourages you to open it up, flip through its pages, and discover a place to land. And I just keep doing that over and over. There are a few articles I haven’t yet read, and more that I’ve read three or four times.

I love everything about this book . . . the size, the cover, the photography, the earthy matte pages, the quotes, the many world-renown contributing authors of the articles inside, the stick-figure yoga sequence sketches, the play lists . . . the sheer volume of information and perspectives on yoga and mindfulness. I take something from it every time I pick it up. I find it to be a great travel partner. I primarily use it when I can fully unplug (weekends/vacation) . . . reading a few segments with my morning coffee, and picking a new or favorite sequence to try. This is a volume that I see myself enjoying for a very long time. Thank you Jeff Krasno . . . namaste.

[Magdelanye · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spiritual development meets starbucks in this beautiful but somewhat irritating coffee table adventure, riding the trend

[Cindy Heaton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a decent directional book about finding your "true North". As far as that goes, it's pretty good. It is made up of a bunch of very short essay's written by people in and out of the yoga world (Joel Salatin, Moby). I think it's a well rounded resource chock full of ideas and direction. I didn't do all of the practices that are included at the end of each chapter because I found the cuing to be a little confusing, the ones I did try I enjoyed. I liked all the info on the branches of yoga, but where the book fails is that it is a very basic introduction. I also like the yoga tree of all the different types of asana practices, but again it's very basic in explanation. Some good info on differing types of meditation as you go through the book as well. All in all it's a good, get to know yourself (and be open to experience) guide.

[emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a big collection of essays, photographs, prompts, and yoga flows, based on philosophy and sense of self/work/purpose. It's beautiful, thought provoking, and I took several pages of notes, including...

but consider this. whatever exists now is a cumulative manifestation of all the individual decisions made by the majority of the people of the culture for a period of time...the point is that our decisions are not made in a vacuum. we are all interconnected and, moment by moment, building a future world. the micro affects the macro... you can participate. you can connect... and if you, i, we don't start making different decisions, we will end up where we're headed, only it may be worse because we'll be farther down the wrong road. (joel salatin)

recognize little lies within you. see the flipside truth. reduce unknowns.

purpose is not a destination, but a compass.

what am i doing that is feeding my studentship?

like the sculptor who chips way to reveal an image in a block of stone, true surrender is an awareness that chips away at that which does not serve us any longer. (gurmukh khalsa)

tolerate doubt skillfully. rinse it with the clarity of heart mind so that you can see it for what it is- this way it cannot override reasonable perspective... be the patient witness as the fire of the heart cooks the questions into answers, (stephanie snyder?)

we never lost our worth, however crumpled we might get, our value is infinite... (khalsa)

and so on... i find all of this useful to not only living within my own head and body, but also within the world, and recognizing that these are not only true to me, but to everyone around me. therefore, recognizing worth in myself, for example, means i have to recognize that every person before me has that same infinite worth, despite how crumpled they may appear.

self-realization breeds empathy, and i think this book boosts both.

[Brandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

What advice would a Yogi give?

I
LOVE
LOVE
LOVE
this book! There is so much useful information and advice that I can use in my life. Jeff Krasno's "Wanderlust: A Modern Yogi's Guide to Discovering Your Best Self" is an exceptional, highly-detailed book featuring quotes, yoga positions, recipes, journal pages, and a host of additional practices and advice regarding health, relaxation, de-stressing, etc.
This book has now taken the 'priority' spot on my coffee table.
I won my copy of this book (note-proof copy) from the Goodreads.com website.

[Magdelanye · Rating 3 out of 5]

In fact ive been nibbling at this book for weeks but i had to return so jammed through whole sections.

This wasn't hard to do as the way its laid out is very accessible with lots of gorgeous imagery and room for the readers observations on almost every page. It's actually a combination workbook/ coffee table book. It does have some lovely things to say and will appeal to those who find such books helpful.

But honestly, a coffee table book on yoga and simplicity?

[Stephanie Spence]

Bought this at a Wanderlust festival and enjoy the wisdom and visual layout. Perfect gift for aspirational yogis.

[Nat · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an easy read, but what really bothered me was zero representation. Where my yogis of every shape and color on the spectrum who’ve practically founded yoga at?

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Yoga teaches us to step into life [... being] clear about who we wish to be and what kind of experience we want to have while trusting in and vanishing into life's unfolding."

This book was so beautiful! I have loved yoga for many years but after slacking I recently got hooked on it again. This book is like a collection of exercises for your mind, heart, and soul. Along with yoga sequences, playlists, and journal prompts, there were heartfelt essays of infinite wisdom written by several famous yogis, including my two favorites - Shiva Rae (she was one of the first "famous" yogis whose videos I became addicted to, she is so amazing) and Rolf Gates (who I've had the pleasure of taking two classes from in Chicago).

I haven't taken notes while reading a book in a long time, but for this one I had my pen and journal along the whole time. I learned a lot in this book and it helped me begin to start thinking about my yoga and meditation practice a little deeper and my life a whole lot deeper. There are so many great lessons within these pages. My favorite lesson (paraphrased): "Check your Compass (set your intention), and then Choose your Path."

[Katthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

I sped through this book as quickly as humanly possible while still reading and internalizing every word- Yes, all of ~300 pages on this textbook-sized book. Because it's a library copy and It's close to the return date.

Anyway, it feels like I should have spent longer on it. It seems like it's meant to foster a life change, to be read and implemented over the span of 3-5 years. It contains recipes and poses, 30-day challenges and multiple ideas for places to go all over the world and what to do there. There are multiple journal prompts that beg for introspection and great care, prompting the imagining of your future, your path, what you want and how to get it.

The main thing I got from this book, and this required a great deal of reading between the lines and soul-searching, is the idea of "Intention Without Attachment." In a nutshell, it's going after your goals without expectation as to the results. This goes hand and hand with a passage later in the book about overcoming fear, using rock climbing as an example. The main fears holding us back are fear of the unknown, and fear of failure. By going over the details and eliminating some of the unknowns through research and preparation, you are able to begin conquering your fears. Fear of failure is the biggest thing that holds us back, but for that you just have to keep going past the failure, trying again and again. You may not meet your goals by a certain time, but you will eventually meet them. And regardless of whether you achieve it now or later, or even get exactly the desired result is beside the point. it's about the journey, not the destination.

I loved this book infinitely.

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was really inspired by this book! It includes spiritual thoughts to meditate on, personal stories from various people about their yoga journey, and quotes from famous spiritual teachers, philosophers, and yogis. There are meditation guides, holistic food recipes, and asana (yoga pose) sequences to practice. There are journal pages with questions to answer or creative challenges to do, and the pictures are so beautiful! Seriously, the design and photos are the main reason I bought this book! Just gorgeous through the whole book.

There are, of course, a few pages with explanations about Hindu tradition and even Buddhist teachings, but I just skipped those and enjoyed the wisdom in the rest of the book. Most truth, like being kind and responsible and valuing spiritual things, will apply to every life, no matter what your belief system.
Truth is Truth, Wisdom is Wisdom, no matter what mouth it comes from.
So I was able to embrace most of the spiritual teachings in this book, since they line up with the same basic teachings about kindness, etc., in Christianity.

[AquaMoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

March 2018 Re-read :)


June 2017 Even though I am reviewing this book (and I'd give it more than five stars if I could), I am by no means finished with it. It's filled with exercises, essays, advice, and fun little tidbits about life and happiness and all the good things. It's something you can read straight through...but then keep on the coffee table or nightstand, picking it up, opening at random, and reading whatever is on the page. It's something I will revisit again and again until the binding falls apart. And then I'll pull out the glue and the duct tape, patch it up, and continue to enjoy it.

Visually, it is also quite a lovely book, filled with colorful photos, pretty drawings, and pull quotes & side bars in different fonts.

[Tommy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really wonderful book, from the design to the content. It's full of powerful images, quotes, exercises, and essays about yoga, meditation, food, travel, wellness, and mostly, about making your life exceptional.

I can't say I 'finished it' yet, but I've read through it and completed some exercises and journal entries , but I really see it as an ongoing experience, a book I'll turn to frequently for inspiration and a touchstone for "True North".

It may feel a little New Age-ish for some folks, but it's got an edge and a sense of humor to it that tempers such granola-tinged talk quite nicely. Wanderlust is a great journey, and one I'll enjoy continuing to take.

[Desirée · Rating 3 out of 5]

Está bien. La primera parte del libro me parece que está muy bien: explica los preceptos y sistema del Yoga de forma muy clara y amena. Propone algunas prácticas de meditación y Yoga que están bien. La edición es bonita. Tiene reflexiones interesantes que, aunque a veces dan la sensación de ser un libro de autoayuda, no dejan de ser positivas y se agradece. Pero tiene también una gran parte pseudocientífica que me chirría demasiado como para recomendarlo.

[Èlia Viader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely in love with it. It provides a lot of information with great pics.

[Katja · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is kind of interesting, but more like a magazine with different articles. Some of the articles were very nice and inspiring such as the meditation of Stephanie Snyder.
Others were insignificant and rather pretentious.

The pictures and designs are beautiful, but sometimes the text therefore is difficult to read.
A book perfect for reading in a waiting room before a fancy doctor’s appointment, but not necessary to have at hand at home.

[RADHA SOAMI · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Modern Yogi's Guide to Discovering Your Best Self is a book by Jeff Krasno, Sarah Herrington, and Nicole Lindstrom that blends yoga, mindfulness, adventure, and self-discovery. Inspired by the popular Wanderlust festival, the book serves as a guide for individuals looking to deepen their spiritual journey while embracing movement, meditation, and a connection with nature.
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[Lia Hulit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful book, gorgeous photographs, fun flows. I enjoyed the way it was broken down into themes and gave writing activities to really immerse yourself in the teachings and make the most of the inspirational methods and lifestyles promoted in this book.

[Heather Delia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was given to me as a gift. It's not something I would have purchased myself, and I loved it. It has beautiful images and loved how I could pick it up, read a few pages and then feel inspired when I put it down.

[Dominique · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book to start 2018 with. I really enjoyed it, and will probably be re-reading it one or twice throughout the year. After finishing it, I realised that I still have a lot of searching to do, but I am definitely on my way to True North.

[Saira · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book, but it is not the kind you read from start to finish. I don't think I'm really done with it, because it is the kind of book you will pick up whenever you get the chance and take something new away from it.

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is absolutely gorgeous ! I enjoyed flipping through it as a light read, but the content seemed very scattered and this book is more of a collection of essays on different topics. I found some of the readings very inspirational, but overall the book lacked the depth I was looking for.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this, and it’s one you can dip in and out of and come back to. There are yoga sequences and playlists and articles by TONNES of really interesting people (in the yoga world and other fields) and the articles are all succinct but informative.

[Cameron Knopp · Rating 2 out of 5]

The whitest book I’ve ever read lol. I guess there were some good practical things about breathing techniques, but mostly a lot of cringey essays about the universe and other cliche topics from highly-privileged writers.

[Faith Tydings · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those books that I will purchase (after I borrowed from the library) and keep forever. Full of journal prompts, yoga poses, playlist ideas and so much more.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ready to roam

[E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't quite finish

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is beautiful. The content is great, the photography is amazing, the quality is wonderful. This is definitely a book I am keeping and displaying in my yoga room....it won't be donated!!

[Savannah Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book I rented from the library and will be purchasing soon, a rare thing. It’s that good and complete. So many awesome Journal pages, ideas, routines. Must read.