Unfold Your Mat, Unfold Yourself: Essays on Yoga's Healing Truths and So Much More Paperback – October 29, 2014

This is an excellent book. Although the book discusses the author's personal practice of yoga, it is not an autobiographical story or even a "yoga" book. It is a book about life, actually anyone's and everyone's life. Through brief short stories of 2-4 pages, Anne is able to share lessons she has learned about many of the trials and tribulations we all share on a day to day basis. I found many, if not all of those lessons to be applicable to my own life. Each chapter starts with a verse from a song by a famous artist that often summarizes that chapter. She has a writing style that is easy to read. Although I only dabble in yoga, I found this book motivated me in a mind/body and spirit sort of way. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend to everyone, even if you have never participated in or been exposed to yoga.

Reading this wonderful book is calming in itself. I have read the whole book, but find that I refer back to it to read certain passages that I find relate to my life and encourages me to think deeper about the meaning in my every day activities. The author writes just beautifully. She is honest in her feelings and how yoga caused her to feel more positively about herself and how she views the world. . While reading this book, it has motivated me to do more yoga which has been so helpful to me emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I know that anyone who reads this book will find it to be motivating and relaxing.

This book was beautifully written and easy to read. Her essays were so relatable and fun. They eloquently revealed insight and feelings that are fairly and universally experienced through yoga but now are given words to. I know I will read this again. Looking forward to the next book written by Anne Samit!

The author truly unfolds herself and tells a story that is filled with insight into yoga poses and relationships. Anne Samit expresses feelings that resonate with experienced yogis, along with the courage of anyone new to the mat. Her willingness to share openly is inspiring! The reader will repeatedly find that they are nodding their head in agreement about the life lessons described in this book.

Even if you've never taken a yoga class before, the stories and memoirs in this book are ones everyone can relate to. You can skip from story to story, without feeling like you've missed something. I like to book mark stories as I go to send to people. Perfect as a gift for a family member or close friend.

I don't even do yoga and I loved the book! It is truly inspiring with its beautiful thought provoking words. There was so much I learned about myself while reading this book. I wholeheartedly recommend this book.

This book has been speaking to me for some reason. I am looking forward to making it my next book. :)