Yoga Stories from Guru Guptananda, Tessa Hillman
Yoga Stories from Guru Guptananda, Tessa Hillman
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Yoga Stories from Guru Guptananda

Author: Tessa Hillman

Narrator: Abhishek Morye

Unabridged: 1 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/11/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

'Yoga Stories from Guru Guptananda -Yoga Wisdom Explained' is perfect for newcomers to yoga and those wanting to look beyond the postures and breathing exercises. It is filled with lively, lighthearted and enriching stories designed for young people hoping to learn more about yoga philosophy. Told through the eyes of Guru Guptananda, this book is ideal for yoga teachers, their students, and children over ten years old.
The Eight Limbs of Yoga, the chakras and the gunas are illustrated by tales of incidents and happenings in the guru's family life. Both amusing and touching, they encourage the reader to think about how these issues affect their own lives. The reader discovers to what extent we are all able to improve both our mental well being and our physical health by learning and following the various practices and behaviour encouraged by yoga. The stories are all followed by questions to ponder, and help both students and teachers embrace a happier, healthier life. All of the stories are illustrated with black and white drawings by artist Alan Nisbet

The book will make you smile, think and learn, and is a wonderful introduction to the 'rules of life' and stories behind yoga. Perfect for any keen yoga enthusiast. It will bring more richness and meaning into the reader's life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Evelyn on October 04, 2025

Tessa has written something truly extraordinary with Memoir of a Sceptical Seeker. Her honesty and warmth radiate from every page. What impressed me most was how genuine she is, she doesn’t pretend to be someone who always had the answers. Instead, she takes us through her decades-long journey with......more

Goodreads review by James on October 04, 2025

I absolutely loved Memoir of a Sceptical Seeker! From the very first chapter, I felt drawn into Tessa’s voice calm, authentic, and full of curiosity about life’s deeper mysteries. What I enjoyed most was how personal and relatable her journey felt. She doesn’t present herself as a guru or someone wi......more

Goodreads review by Martti on October 23, 2025

I loved how grounded this book feels. Tessa isn’t someone who drifts away into vague mysticism, she’s a trained biology teacher, a thinker, and an observer. And yet, her life takes her from the classroom to encounters with healers, mediums, and even fairies! I was fascinated by how she approaches ea......more

Goodreads review by Delphine on October 04, 2025

What an incredible and heartfelt memoir. Memoir of a Sceptical Seeker pulled me in from the very first page. Tessa’s writing feels open, reflective, and deeply personal you can sense the honesty in every word. I especially loved how she described her transition from doubt to belief, not as a sudden......more

Goodreads review by Susan on October 23, 2025

Reading Memoir of a Sceptical Seeker felt like being taken by the hand through a lifetime of searching, questioning, and ultimately awakening. I was deeply moved by how Tessa Hillman manages to balance her scientific background with her gradual acceptance of spiritual truth. I could feel her hesitat......more