Living Namaste: A Practical Guide to Mindfulness, Yoga, and Building Community

A practical guide to embodying the principles of “namaste” in everyday life“An appealing manual that offers encouraging methods for pursuing a happier and more connected life.”-Kirkus Reviews• Defines the meaning of “namaste” and explains how to apply it in daily interactions to build stronger communities• Offers practical strategies to develop self-awareness and compassion, foster deeper connections with others, and support mutual growth• Includes exercises, mindfulness meditations, and svadhyaya (“self-study”) practices to deepen personal growth and understandingNamaste is a Sanskrit greeting that means “I bow to the divine in you.” It has become a common phrase to say at the end of yoga classes, but as Jeremy Engels shows, “namaste” is more than a polite expression; it is a powerful principle for building connection and community. Engels organizes the practice of living namaste around three reminders-“I am divine,” “you are divine,” and “live the word, together”-noting that the sign