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Rarely does an author turn a subject upside down without losing the fundamental meaning and purpose of the subject. But this is what author John McAfee has done with the subject of yoga. With loving tendersness, "Into the Heart of Truth" strips yoga of its accumulated baggage left by centuries of cults of personalities and leaves the bright, shining core of yoga in all of its magnificent splendour. Yoga and life are seen to be one moving vehicle, and the movement discloses beauty beyond descxription.

Every yoga student, teacher, scholar or guru should keep this book at their side for constant refference and reminder that yoga is a powerful tool for self awareness.

I had seen a few ads in Yoga Journal for Relational Yoga retreats and other Relational Yoga events and hadn't paid them much mind. I assumed Relational Yoga was yet one more yoga fad that I didn't have time for. But when a friend turned me on to this book I was spellbound. McAfee manages, with simplicity and directness, to peel back the unecessary and overworked surface layers of yoga and shows us the inner heart.

I found this book to be enlightening at many levels. First, my yoga practice has blossomed enormously as a result. Second, I have begun integrating the heart of yoga into my everyday life with profound results. And lastly, I have begun to perceive myself in a new light that shines more direct, more brightly and more true.

While a bit ambiguous in some parts the book over all would be a great complement to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the self and especially so when combined with their YOGA practice.
I find it odd that the first review thanks the author directly as if they know him and that many of the first reviews only point out the "greatness" of the book. With apparently no critical view points at all. The second is from some one from the same area where the relational yoga center (The place where the author trains) is based out of. The third is from a Jennifer Irwin from WA which happens to be the same name as the person who directed the relational yoga DVD. They are also written within days of each other. I do find this odd and concerning... while I have seen the "review bating" done before I would not expect it from this source IF THIS IS indeed what has taken place. It would be like a movie star and their family being the ones to determine their oscar worthiness.