Yoga and Vegetarianism: The Diet of Enlightenment Hardcover – November 18, 2008

Being a vegetarian who has a daily yoga practice, I have read many books on both subjects. This was the first book that made me take a hard look as to why I had not made the commitment to veganism.This compassionate viewpoint utilizes a step-by-step yoga method that reminds us via our daily practice that we are all part of the "oneness" of our planet.I have typically been a little self conscious being around some vegans. Vegans are compassionate at heart and really very kind in purpose, but I would feel guilty about the fact that I have a hard time giving up cheese. This book was written so that I now have a hard time even looking at cheese.I cried at the very real descriptions of the life of a dairy cow, and even though much of was not new news, Sharon Gannon communicates the message in such a heartfelt manner that it hits home.This book contains many gifts and it will affect your life. One simple gift was my now gratitude toward PETA... being a peaceful soul, I always steered clear of taking a stance, but these fearless people have a new place in my heart.

What a jewel! Don't let the funky little cover illustration fool you. This is not just some little pop-culture dodad of a book. Yoga and Vegetarianism is a thoroughly informative, wonderfully intelligent book. The link between Yoga and vegetarianism is a beautiful thing and this lovely book helps make that connection undeniable. It may start out a little low-keyed but soon deepens with ongoing inspiration. It is only briefly sentimental concerning the treatment of animals (this is afterall an emotional topic) but paints an enduring picture of the actuality of non-vegetatian lifestyles. I admire and find sisterhood with the heart behind Ms Gannon's words. I have purchased another copy of Yoga and Vegetarianism to give to an interested, but still-on-the-fence friend and feel certain it will give her the needed informative little push toward vegetarianism.

reveals truth through a unique perspective and revelation on common practices made in everyday life . Revealing a connection btwn all living beings despite the disease of disconnection and desensitization looming over today's society. Sharon Gannon certainly explains this in her book, the enslavement of animals and its dire effect on our soul and the planet. But through the eyes of compassion not guilt or egotism. It's Very life changing and eye opening to read this book especially to those who wish to find true freedom through not only postures but decisions made on a daily basis.

I cant remember how I found out about this book but i ended up buying it. I am vegan for almost a year now and have been praticing yoga for some time. I know the two go hand and hand but it was nice to read exactly why and how. I loved this book because it was very, very simple to understand and not too deep so that you have no clue in understanding. It was something that I was abe to read, put down and pick back up during a break or somethign and still be able to understand. Highly recommended for anyone either new to yoga and/or vegetarianism.

Very graphic information. As a vegan, it still shocked me and made me put the book down.

Thanks to Sharon, I now understand why I've chosen a yogi and vegetarian lifestyle. For the first time, I understand how it all fits together and how large of an impact those choices have on our world as a whole. When I started out on this path, I thought I was doing it just for me, to heal my body, mind and soul. I had no idea that my efforts would affect the world in such a huge way.

The fact that this book is required for yoga teacher training is atrocious. The author is not a nutritionist, and as such this book should not be considered a guide to proper eating. The author is also not an expert by any stretch of the imagination on farming and slaughtering of animals. Her claims about animals being kept in cages and fed a cannibalistic diet consisting of the body parts of the same animals is a gross generalization toward the hard-working farms that treat their livestock with the utmost respect, top veterinary treatment, and humane deaths that are observed and graded on a regular basis.While there are numerous scientific and medical studies that have all shown that a whole foods, plant-based diet is the healthiest diet for human beings, non-experts in the field of nutrition should NEVER give dietary advice.

This is a short and easy-to-read book about the practice of Yoga that completely blew my mind. I've been teaching for years but feel like I never fully understood the Yamas and Niyamas until reading it. And the words ring so very True and wise, and have encouraged me to keep my practice and teaching relevant in today's social, economic, environmental, and spiritual contexts.