The Forgotten Body: A Way of Knowing and Understanding Self
What People Are Saying . . . .
| There are many books about yoga on the market today but this one stands out because it is written from the author’s self-discovered and profound truth. Elissa has used both her yoga and her life experience (including a great moose story) to probe deeper levels of awareness and understanding. She offers, not a solution, but a process – a process, that if followed, will provide the reader with ways to engage their body as a guide for living a full and authentic life. A ‘must read’ for all who seek a higher path written with passion, compassion, and elegance. |
| — Michael Lee, MA Founder, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Author of Turn Stress into Bliss |
| The Forgotten Body delivers a balanced summary of ancient values of Yoga coupled with the supporting modern science in a very readable, moving flow. The interlaced story of Elissa's experience sustains the flow and brings this work to a comfortable closure while maintaining the momentum into our stories of embodiment. A wonderful balance to the West's bias toward the outer, consumer-based search for wholeness. |
| — Matthew J. Taylor, PT, PhD, RYT Dynamic Systems Rehabilitation, Scottsdale, AZ President, International Association of Yoga Therapists |
| Yoga teaches the art of welcoming everything just as it is, and instructs us in how to respond to every moment with authentic action that springs from the deepest wisdom inherent in each one of us. Elissa Cobb's book, The Forgotten Body, reveals these most cherished teachings of yoga, so that we may live our deepest, most heartfelt authenticity and realize our birthright as compassionate, loving and kind human beings. |
| — Richard C. Miller, PhD, author of Yoga Nidra: The Meditative Heart of Yoga President of the Center of Timeless Being Co-founder of the International Association of Yoga Therapy Co-president of the Institute of Spirituality and Psychology |
| In a world that worships elite celebrities and all-knowing gurus, Elissa offers a bold and big idea—you have what you are looking for in the palm of your hand. The body, once remembered and honored, is your wise and willing counsel. By example, Elissa invites us to ask, listen and learn from the only guru that matters—your own true self. |
| — Megan McDonough, author of Infinity in a Box: Using Yoga to Live with Ease founder Mindful Marketing |