
"Daren Black was my yoga teacher for many years during the time covered in this book. His knowledge of yoga is deep and his personal connection to Gurudev is close and long-lasting. In this book he generously shares his personal understanding of yoga with rich stories about personal experience and insights from direct involvement with Gurudev and The Art of Living. It is a treasure of valuable wisdom from a devoted yogi."
Dr. Allen Johnson, former chairperson, UCLA dept. of Anthropology.



Yoga is much more than just physical exercises.
"This book goes far beyond the poses and fitness that most people think of as yoga. The author shares how yoga and spirituality helped him rebuild his life from hardship and pain. I was inspired by how much light can come even from dark times. It's a book I'll return to whenever I need grounding." Patricia Gálvez
Enlightened beings can be very unpredictable. From a space of palpable love and caring they may do things that seem markedly unusual or chaotic or nonsensical in order to help people. Ultimately, the master is a profound mystery.
Book Excellence writes, “Daren Black delivers a deeply compelling account of transformation, distilling profound spiritual wisdom and lived experience into a powerful guide to authentic inner freedom and self-realization.”
Many of the stories in Finding Real Yoga have never been seen before.
Meditation is a means of achieving a deeply refreshing rest in a short amount of time. Meditation is resting with awareness as differentiated from sleep which is an unconscious rest.
Inspirational poems written by Daren illustrate flavors of complex emotional landscapes.
"I really enjoyed reading about Black’s experiences with Gurudev Sri Sri. The book mixes life lessons with practical advice on meditation, karma, and self-improvement. I liked how he includes his own poetry because it adds a personal touch. It’s a thoughtful, uplifting read that encourages reflection." Elise Lollis
Multiple award-winning self help trauma recovery book.
Inspiring growth from illness-ridden homelessness to Yoga Adept.
Ayurveda and Yoga are brother arts and sister sciences.
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