For millennia, the philosophers and poets of every culture have been fascinated by the pursuit of happiness. Both Aristotle and the Dalai Lama have called happiness our most fundamental human desire. It is even written into the Declaration of Independence. And every year, millions of people step onto yoga mats hoping their practice will make them happier.
What exactly is happiness? How do we find it and why do we so often miss it? How can yoga help us discover a personal path that will guide us? Delve into these essential questions with a thought-provoking, challenging, and entertaining journey through the pursuit of happiness that stretches back from the Bhagavad Gita and the Buddha’s wisdom to modern day scientific research and everything in between. With a multitude of meditation and mindfulness exercises throughout, in this book you’ll discover insights that lead to powerful and surprising implications for your life, and use these discoveries to create a personalized practice dedicated to your unique pursuit of happiness.
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What exactly is happiness? How do we find it and why do we so often miss it? How can yoga help us discover a personal path that will guide us? Delve into these essential questions with a thought-provoking, challenging, and entertaining journey through the pursuit of happiness that stretches back from the Bhagavad Gita and the Buddha’s wisdom to modern day scientific research and everything in between. With a multitude of meditation and mindfulness exercises throughout, in this book you’ll discover insights that lead to powerful and surprising implications for your life, and use these discoveries to create a personalized practice dedicated to your unique pursuit of happiness.
Available now!
Order your copy here
“This is one of those rare books that can change your life for the better. By bridging yoga and psychology, philosophical discourse and practical tips, and personal stories and rigorous research, Sam Chase takes us on a journey of self-discovery and self-transformation.”
—Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD, best-selling author of Happier and Choose the Life You Want
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Known for his skill and wisdom leading yoga and meditation classes and workshops nationwide, Sam instills in students and clients a compassionate connection to the innate wisdom and potential within each of us. He is certified to teach by the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the largest yoga center in the nation, where he also holds a certificate in Positive Psychology. He received his Master's Degree at Harvard University's A.R.T. Institute.
He has designed and led corporate programs for the United Nations, the National Guard, Rodale Publishing, New York University, Weill-Cornell Medical Center, and firms of all sizes. Sam guided the education of more than 1000 yoga teachers over the last decade, as a director of teacher training programs, and he is currently a frequent guest presenter at training programs nationwide. His private practice in New York specializes in designing personal yoga and meditation programs tailored to individual needs and goals, whether training for an event, recovering from injury, or simply seeking an hour of calm. His clients include veterans, moms-to-be, rockstars, Olympic athletes, newlywed couples and everyone in between.
He has designed and led corporate programs for the United Nations, the National Guard, Rodale Publishing, New York University, Weill-Cornell Medical Center, and firms of all sizes. Sam guided the education of more than 1000 yoga teachers over the last decade, as a director of teacher training programs, and he is currently a frequent guest presenter at training programs nationwide. His private practice in New York specializes in designing personal yoga and meditation programs tailored to individual needs and goals, whether training for an event, recovering from injury, or simply seeking an hour of calm. His clients include veterans, moms-to-be, rockstars, Olympic athletes, newlywed couples and everyone in between.
