Swami Abhedananda (1866-1939) was a disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahansa. He was one of the firsts to spread the message of Vedanta Philosophy into the western world. "How to Be a Yogi" is one of the most influential spiritual books of all time, a must-read for anyone interested in the art of meditation and self-realization. First published in 1902, it is a suggestive journey into the philosophy and the practice of Yoga.