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Though most yoga practiced in the West concentrates on the physical aspect of the practice, this guide is one in which practitioners will find the means to tap into that part of the spiritual side called the Source. This "God Consciousness" or "union with God" is not an easy journey, but "doing the exercises in this book will help determine whether one is ready to start this journey." As the goal of higher self yoga is transformation and spiritual growth, "psychological work is very much a major part of this teaching." The book consists of seventeen chapters which include information such as overcoming problems, examining the way a person sees others, clearly seeing one's personality, seeing oneself at a crossroads, seeking wisdom, and challenges along one's journey. Chapters include relevant vignettes and a group of exercises that lead readers to examine psychological motivations to understand past behaviors and feelings.
As the founder of higher self yoga, the author speaks with authority and has spent the past four decades in her practice. This eighth book was recently awarded the 2022 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award. This current work is the continuation of her desire to help people achieve spiritual growth by using yoga in the original sense, not in physical but in spiritual practice. Hucknall writes with passion and clarity, making it easy for the reader to comprehend the material. She offers many pertinent anecdotes which help illustrate points and further understanding. There is enough in-depth information in the guide for serious practitioners to make huge strides in their practice. Still, even those not quite ready for such a large spiritual transformation will find much here to grab the imagination. This is a wonderful resource for spiritual study.