"Rolf has done it again... If you are interested in living your life from the inside out, this is the book you want to start your day with."
—Congressman Tim Ryan, author, A Mindful Nation: How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Reduce Stress, Improve Performance and Recapture the American Spirit

"This book is an absolute gift. Rolf is able to take profound teachings and make them both personal and accessible to all. His words are like having a wise, compassionate friend in your ear, guiding you toward your own well-being.
—Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author of Miracles Now

"Gates reveals himself as a teacher whose intimacy, honesty, and larger intention to live and love well bring forth jewels of wisdom in this precious collection."
—Shiva Rea, founder Prana Vinyasa, author, Tending the Heart Fire: Living in Rhythm with the Pulse of Life

"Rolf Gates offers a deeply personal, and universally applicable, study of the core practices that are embedded in the ancient systems of yoga and Buddhism, with a wholly unique perspective and an accessible voice for the contemporary age."
—David Lipsius, CEO, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health

"Rolf presents his wealth of yoga knowledge and his life experiences in such a way that you feel encouraged to follow suit. He combines the more complex teachings of Buddha with specific examples that guide the reader through very meaningful and accessible chapters. Not only does he talk the talk—he walks the walk, too."
—Kathryn Budig, Yoga Teacher and author of Aim True

"An excellent guide to further all of us down our personal path of knowledge and understanding... no matter where we find ourselves, in the metaphorical sense, just keep paddling."
—Gerry Lopez, legendary surfer, actor and author, Surf is Where You Find It