Biography of a Yogi Paramahansa Yogananda and the Origins of Modern Yoga

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they were not directly involved, this book would not exist without the sup-

port of my parents, friends, and colleagues. Thanks, too, to Jimmy Barkan, my

āsana guru.

Finally, though she’ll never know it, I’d like to thank Baggins, my tiny canine

muse, who slumbered peacefully on my lap as I  finished the second half of this

manuscript. Along with her, this book is dedicated to Brooks, my friend, partner,

and basically the best person I know.

A.P.F.