In 1955, a recent immigrant to Canada embarked on a journey to India that would ultimately revolutionize the interpretation of yoga in he West. Her pilgrimage is vividly captured in Radha: Diary of a Woman's Search, an account of Swami Sivananda Radha's journey of personal transformation. This book intelligently and intimately illustrates the challenges and victories of taking the first steps on the spiritual path. From the banks of the Ganges and the streets of Rishikesh, this engaging pilgrimage will take you inside the heart and mind of one of the foremost yoginis of our time. A deeply absorbing record. Rich in wisdom and guidance. ... A vastly appealing reminder of the ideal teacher/student bond. -- New Age Journal, 1990 A distinguished autobigraphy about spiritual encouragement. -- The Book Reader, 1990 A remarkable book about an extraordinary woman whose dedication to God and to helping humanity are inspirational. -- Mind Expander, 1991 An adventure ... she commends to us with an enormous sense of grace and possibility. -- West Coast Review of Books, 1990 Full of immediacy, humor and insight, Radha: Dairy of a Woman's Search is the engaging account of Swami Radha's spiritual pilgrimage to India in the 1950's. As a Westerner and a woman, Swami Radha overcame incredible physical and emotional challenges to discover her truth. Her courageous search for depth and meaning invites reflection on our own personal quest. Meet this remarkable woman whose pioneering work helped lay the foundation for yoga in the West. Swami Sivananda Radha (1911-1996) is one of the foremost spiritual leaders of our time. Teacher and author, Swami Radha dedicated her life to selfless service and disseminating the ancient wisdom of yoga. She founded Yasodhara Ashram in British Columbia, Timeless Books, and Ascent , a yoga magazine for inspired living. Her published works represent a living legacy of yoga practice based on forty years of personal study and compassionate teaching.