Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga
About this product
365 daily reflections offering a way to integrate the mindfulness that yoga teaches into everyday life, from the acclaimed yoga teacher, Rolf Gates who offers "a healthy way to find peace and a sense of coming home, day by day” ( USA Today).
As more and more people in the West pursue yoga in its various forms, whether at traditional centers, in the high-powered atmosphere of sports clubs, or on their own, they begin to realize that far from being just another exercise routine, yoga is a discipline of the body and the mind. Whether used in the morning to set the tone for the day, during yoga exercise itself, or at the end of the day, during evening reflection, the daily reflections in Meditations from the Mat will support and enhance anyone’s yoga journey. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers and Goodreads readers describe Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga as inspiring, thoughtful, and deeply useful for daily yoga practice. Many say it offers meaningful reflections, practical yoga philosophy, and personal stories that make the 8-limb path feel accessible and relevant to everyday life.
On Goodreads, readers frequently call it a favorite or a “masterpiece,” praising the daily format and the author’s ability to connect yoga teachings to real-life experience. Some reviewers note that the book can feel a bit preachy at times, but still regard it as a strong companion for practitioners.
On the publisher/author site, quoted reader comments emphasize that it works well as a long-term reference and a gift for yoga students. A yoga studio review also highlights how emotionally powerful and relatable the book can be, especially for readers looking for a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy.
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Specifications
| Topic | Yoga |
Product Details
| Publisher | Vintage |
| Publication date | December 3, 2002 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 448 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0385721544 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0385721547 |
| Item Weight | 1.23 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.44 x 0.91 x 7.44 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #47,425 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in Yoga (Books) #226 in Eastern Philosophy (Books) #280 in Philosophy Movements (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,408) |
