NuPower Book Club

How Yoga Works

At NuPower, we know that yoga is so much more than what you do on your mat. We want you to join us as we delve into How Yoga Works by Geshe Michael Roach so that you can deepen your practice. 

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Before we dive into the book, it’s important to introduce you to The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. These ancient teachings of yoga include the discipline principles of the physical and mental practice as well as in-depth knowledge of the entire practice. The original writings were written in Sanskrit and can be hard to understand at a first glance, which is where How Yoga Works comes in.

How Yoga Works

Author Geshe Michael Roach makes The Yoga Sutras more accessible and easier to understand in this book by weaving them together into a clear narrative format. Roach plays on current fiction literature by leading you through the story of fictional character Friday, a young girl who is arrested with a copy of The Yoga Sutras. 

Through this story, you’ll embrace the teachings of yoga as you experience Friday’s journey with the Captain of the local jail and find yourself relating to the different scenarios presented to the two characters. 

After you’ve traipsed through this novel, you’ll see yoga in a new light and better be able to understand all it encompasses. Our goal as a yoga studio is to inform you about this practice we cherish and love in a way that is accessible and we’ve found that this book does exactly that. 

Intend to Shine,

The NuPower Yoga Team