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Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga
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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.
Publisher : Anchor; 1st edition (December 3, 2002)
Language : English
Paperback : 448 pages
ISBN-10 : 0385721544
ISBN-13 : 978-0385721547
Item Weight : 1.35 pounds
Dimensions : 7.45 x 0.92 x 7.44 inches
13 reviews for Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga
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Susie –
Best Yoga Book of the Two Dozen + I own
One of my yoga teachers read from this book in class one day. I was so impressed with the passage she read that I asked which book it was. I tried reading it piece-meal, as she suggested, but just couldn’t get into it. A couple of years later, I picked it up and began at the beginning. (Always a good idea!) I read it every morning after I meditate and pray. After counting the number of yoga books on my shelf recently (27), I realized this is the best of the lot. The quotes are excellent, the writing is beautifully done, the ideas are accessible, the tips on practice are wonderful. I recently completed all 365 essays and have now re-started the book. It’s that good. When an Iyengar friend moved to a new home, I sent her a copy as I told her that her new house needed to have this book on a bookshelf. For anyone seeking to integrate religion with yoga practice, I believe this book can help show them the way. Just a wonderful book!
Molly –
I love this book
I have practiced yoga and meditation for many years. I love this book. Rolf Gates has taken the path of integrating yogic and Buddhist wisdom into his being further than I have and like a gentle guide, his words in this book took me by the hand and led me further down the path. I read little bits everyday and then meditate. The wisdom in this book is profound and best taken in small doses to fully integrate. The stories are completely grounded in the practices of yoga and meditation, so it is a huge inspiration to practice daily and with a lot of mindfulness. The book is an illustration of a person living these yogic truths and telling truthfully how it plays out in his life experiences and how the practices and teachings of yoga and other spiritual traditions help to resolve past experiences. He speaks honestly of the struggle to practice loving-kindness meditation toward difficult, even abusive people. There are beautiful visuals in the stories as well. “If you are willing to jump out of an airplane you simply need to walk toward the door. At some point well before you actually get to the door you get swept up. Grace is like that. If you are willing to aim your life at an ideal you simply need to walk toward it. At some point grace will sweep you up.” I bought this book because I wanted concise, inspirational nuggets to help integrate yogic truths into my practice and this book definitely delivered that and more.
Carrisa –
Important book in Mindfulness, meditation and yoga
I loved meditations from the mat. I have now found a studio here with teachers trained by Rolf Gates. My first experience with them has been amazing. In regards to this book, my interest in yoga in people with PTSD and trauma has been on going for a few years now. Mindfulness, the study of and practice I believe is one of the most effective ways to heal from trauma or if nothing else manage it. My life has changed completely from both yoga and mindfulness. It is not an easy fix but it is worth every step it took to get here. Without meditation, yoga and staying present I can’t imagine where I would be. This book is a great way to start your meditation practice, to do before yoga or just to remind us to stop and get present. When I stay present and honor my intentions I stay on track with my life. When I have a difficult day mindfulness and meditation pulls me back to the mat and my life. In time I learned I could live with my past and really appreciate the present moment. This is an important book considering all the uncertainty going on in the world today. Truly am grateful for this book and Mr. Gates. I have heard over and over when the time is right the teacher will appear. I am grateful for the wisdom in both books, this one especially. Thanks to Amazon for such quick delivery during the holidays.
Grateful –
This is a stunning and beautiful book. I have been a yoga practitioner for …
This is a stunning and beautiful book. I have been a yoga practitioner for over 16 years and a teacher since 2009. I have had a daily meditation practice for several years. I had the privilege of receiving a galley copy of this book before its’ release. I have sat with it every morning after meditation for two months. Rolf’s ability to bring in his experiences in a way that is relatable, down to earth and profound at the same time is his genius. This book lands truths in the mind, body and heart that are a testament to the wisdom and grace available in the practices of yoga and meditation. The voice of the writing seems effortless and reads like silk. Each entry carefully leads to a deeper insight at its conclusion as surely as steps in walking meditation or the inbreath and outbreath of sitting meditation. Each entry, for me, imparts the felt experience of meditation. It is already dog-earred and much loved by my students and myself. I am deeply grateful for this amazing and lucid book.
Lisbon110 –
If you want to be happy
If you want to love yourself more and be a better person to your family and friends and move through this world like you were made for it and it was made for you…. read R Gates. One page a day is all it takes. Changed my life for the better and when I started recommending it to friends, changed them too. Thanks!
Bella Franklin –
365 daily readings
Got a used one, still has Goodwill price tag on back… Think this book belonged to someone that died. There’s a note written in it too. But aside from that not sure abt a leap year. Overall if this is of interest to you, it’s a good addition.
Mike Laliberte –
Purity and Love is written
This book is masterfully written and relatable to life and the practice of yoga. Living a life in recovery and searching for more spirituality and guidance, this book is absolutely essential. I love how the writings flow. Thank you to the authors for their work and service.
JoG –
Great Book!
Interesting and informative
CatT –
A wonderful partner book for your yoga practise. Enjoying each of the motivational chapters.
Namita k –
This is a great read!
ana esteban –
Me encanta este libro porque tiene una manera muy bonita de aplicar los fundamentos del yoga y su filosofÃa a la vida diaria. Me gusta su manera de trasladar la filosofÃa milenaria oriental al dÃa a dÃa occidental y del siglo XXI. Lo encuentro muy inspirador.
Elizabeth Nuñez –
I enjoyed the daily quotes. Leaned some things and I kept it through my day. Rolf Gates please write more!
HG –
I bought this book so that I could start each day with good sense and compassion. Add that to a strengthening meditation and yoga practice and we have a much more chilled out individual. I am only a third of the way through but that is because I am being disciplined and only reading 1 thought per day – otherwise I would have finished the book by now.If you want a relevant (modern) and simple to understand perspective on the philosophy of yoga then I highly recommend this book.If you just want words to inspire then…. you can’t go wrong with this book.You don’t have to be interested in yoga to understand the concepts of compassion (towards yourself and others) and right action.Read it and enjoy!