Yoga School Dropout
by Lucy Edge
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Manufacturer: Ebury Press
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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780091899233
ISBN: 0091899230
Label: Ebury Press
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2006-04-06
Publisher: Ebury Press
Studio: Ebury Press
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Summary: The best Yoga Journey I've read so far!
Comment: Lucy Edge had written a warm, humane account of her genuine search for enlightenment and a husband amongst the ashrams of India! She weaves in her background reading beautifully, as she describes her adventures in each of the ashrams. One comes away from reading her book, better informed about the history and current status of the various ashrams, than one realizes. Her account of the Osho ashram in Pune is particularly charming. Her english prudishness is honestly described and she comes across all the more convincingly because of it. But most importantly, the book is a real joy to read and her openheartedness invites a similar response in the reader.
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Summary: Great read!
Comment: Very funny, informative and real. A great insight into what ashram life may be like.
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Summary: A bit of fun
Comment: I should have read the reviews before buying the book as I was quite surprised that it's not fictional writing (as I expected) but instead based on Lucy Edge's own journey to India.
Lucy Edge - a burned out, high flying professional - is sick of her London life and decides to `find herself' in India. She attends about 6 different yoga and meditation ashrams there, hoping that one of them will help her find the answers she is looking for.
The book starts of promising. I laughed quite a bit and feel that the Western yogis she bumps into on the way, pretty much sound like girls I see at yoga class here in London. However, by ashram number 4 I got a bit bored as essentially she goes through the same emotions from start to finish and nothing new or exciting changes throughout her journey. There are no unexpected twists or turns, just pretty much the same from beginning to end. Nonetheless, Lucy Edge's writing is very honest and one gets a good sense of what ashram life in India is all about.
Overall, I would however only recommend this book to those who:
1. Are into yoga and are prepared to look at its humorous side as this book is far from deep
2. Like chick-lit
3. Have a remote interest in travel literature
4. Have some interest in India
In summary this is a cute, fun book, but not great.
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Summary: Kundalini Rising
Comment: What a lovely read! The serpent in YSD awakens and threads itself through the chakras, until it finally explodes through the Sahasrara on the top of the head, attaining enlightment. This book has an endearing warmth that perfectly reflects the spirit of India. Five stars for sure.
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Summary: India with humour and love
Comment: Brilliant! A thouroughly enjoyable romp through the yoga 'hotspots' of India that gave a bit of food for thought along the way.
Not just for yogaholics and soul searchers it is 'warts and all', knowledgeable travel writing that will be enjoyed by anybody interested in India and all it has to offer. I would totally recommend it whether you are about to embark on your own trip of a lifetime or prefer to travel from the comfort of your armchair (or yoga mat).
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