Steve Jobs read Autiobography of a Yogi over and over. George Harrison actuallly gifted this book to everyone in his life
Autobiography of a Yogi is the Classic story of the life story or Parmahansa Yoganananda, the yogi, who introduced yoga to America. Under the surface, it is the story of the deeper meaning of yoga and the power of the student-teacher relationship. This combination makes it the perfect book for Teacher Training.
It is rich and dense with details and information that will feel both familiar on some level, and completely foreign on others
Many people find this book challenging on first read, as it tends to move slowly and deal with topics that are not of our culture...yet it is full of gems that will unfold for you as you read
To help you get "through" your first read, Max Mednik -not a yogi but an entrepreneur businessman (people from all walks read this book) created a website of his notes on each chapter. You may find them very helpful for your own understanding of this book
MAX MEDNICK EXPLAINS AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGA CHAPER BY CHAPTER
Participate weekly in the online Book Forum discussing this wonderful book chapter by chapter. Here you can ask all your questions. Answer comments posted in the FORUM. Offer your insights about each chapter of this classic yoga book.
Perhaps Autobiography of a Yogi will become one that you read again and again in your life....and pass on to those you love.