On a quest for enlightenment, Benjamin Shalva journeyed through the
wilds of Tibet and took a pilgrimage to a white-walled monastery in
Rhode Island. He wrestled with demons, danced with temptresses, and sang
with hundreds of voices under the stars. Now, using the lessons and
techniques gained through years of religious exploration and inward
reflection, Shalva offers simple and powerful ways to connect with your
spiritual self, whether it be in a place of worship or the yoga studio,
or even while sitting in traffic, working late at the office, or
kneeling in your garden.
In this honest, intimate--sometimes embarrassing and frequently
funny--memoir with down-to-earth instruction and guidance, Shalva
reveals that you don't have to be perfect or singularly focused to
accomplish deep spiritual work. By cross-training in three simple
exercises--silence, stretch, and song--you can strengthen your spiritual
muscles and deepen your personal search for meaning.
Inspiring and refreshingly candid, Spiritual Cross-Training encourages
you to trust your own path, grow with an open mind and a light heart,
and uncover the truth as you search for your place in the universe.