Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi by Brian Leaf

joyful embrace of life is contagious.' - Booklist 'Leaf examines every situation with a fearless and trenchant wit, placing each in the context of his search for better health and happiness in part through yoga.' - Yoga International 'From its first hilariously humiliating image to its closing words of grace, Brian Leaf's memoir is an unfolding miracle.' - Rebecca Pepper Sinkler, former editor of The New York Times Book Review ' writes in an utterly winning voice - by turns as neurotic as Woody Allen, as irreverent as Huck Finn, and as serious as Jack Kerouac. But definitely take time to savor Leaf's brilliant self-inquiry.' - Yoga Journal 'Throughout this entertaining and enlightening memoir, Leaf demonstrates that he is a yogi with a great sense of humor.

Whether you choose to scarf them down mindlessly or savor every morsel is up to you. His story is so graphic, I felt like I was practically holding his hand!' - Kathryn Budig, author of The Women's Health Big Book of Yoga 'Brian Leaf's charming and engaging account of his yogic journey is sure to strike a chord with readers who are embarking on their own adventures toward health and self-discovery.' - Leslie Kaminoff, coauthor of Yoga Anatomy, 'Leaf's tale unfolds like a trail of delicious bread crumbs leading to the heart of yoga practice. I kept thinking, it's high time that a man told his Eat, Pray, Love story.' - Desirée Rumbaugh, creator of the Yoga to the Rescue DVD series 'Brian Leaf is like the Bill Cosby of yoga - recounting common emotions and situations on a yogi's path in a way that makes you laugh with acknowledgment. Check it out!' - Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx 'This awesome book made me laugh out loud. It's a fun romp - and much, much more.' - Stephen Cope, director of the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary Living and author of Yoga and the Quest for the True Self 'Brian's writing is funny and accessible and clearly reflects his personality and life experience. joyful embrace of life is contagious.' - Booklist 'From its first hilariously humiliating image to its closing words of grace, Brian Leaf's memoir is an unfolding miracle.' - Rebecca Pepper Sinkler, former editor of The New York Times Book Review ' writes in an utterly winning voice - by turns as neurotic as Woody Allen, as irreverent as Huck Finn, and as serious as Jack Kerouac. 'Leaf's tale unfolds like a trail of delicious bread crumbs leading to the heart of yoga practice.

Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi by Brian Leaf