I. Introductory. II. What is Yoga? III. Science of Breathing. IV. Was Christ a Yogi?
“For Christians interested in foreign missions this book is of moment, as showing the method of reasoning which they must be prepared to meet if they are to influence the educated Hindu. To the Orientalist, and the philosopher also, the book is not without interest.…Swâmi Abhedânanda preaches no mushroom creed and no Eurasian hybrid ‘theosophy.’ He aims to give us a compendious account of Yoga. Clearly and admirably he performs his task. In form the little book is excellent, and its English style is good.”—New York Times Saturday Review of Books, Dec. 6, 1902.
“‘How to be a Yogi’ is a little volume that makes very interesting reading. The book contains the directions that must be followed in physical as well as in mental training by one who wishes to have full and perfect control of all his powers.”—Record Herald, Chicago, Feb. 28, 1903.
“The Swâmi writes in a clear, direct manner. His chapter on Breath will elicit more than ordinary attention, as there is much in it that will prove helpful. The book makes a valuable addition to
Vedanta Philosophy.”—Mind, June, 1903.
The book is calculated to interest the student of Oriental thought and familiarize the unread with one of the greatest philosophical systems of the world.”—Buffalo Courier, Nov. 23, 1902.
“‘How to be a Yogi’ practically sums up the whole science of Vedanta Philosophy. The term Yogi is lucidly defined and a full analysis is given of the science of breathing and its bearing on the highest spiritual development. The methods and practices of Yoga are interestingly set forth, and not the least important teaching of the book is the assertion of how great a Yogi was Jesus of Nazareth.”—The Bookseller, Newsdealer and Stationer, Jan. 15, 1903.
“This book is well worth a careful reading. Condensed, yet clear and concise, it fills one with the desire to emulate these Yogis in attaining spiritual perfection.”—Unity, Kansas City, Dec., 1902.
