A Yogi’s Spiritual Autobiography
In An Eagle’s Flight: A Yogi’s Spiritual Autobiography—a work favorably compared to Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi— Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) shares with rare honesty the struggles, insights, and blessings that have shaped his spiritual life.
Raised in a small Midwest town, fervent in his observance of evangelical Christianity, his sudden and unexpected spiritual awakening at the age of 20 set him on a path that would lead him to the other side of the world – to Holy India, which he immediately recognized as the true home of his spirit.
Written with his usual insight, vividness, and humor, this book presents new stories of his encounters with Anandamayi Ma, Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh and many other saints and yogis.
In these pages, you will discover:
- The discoveries that come from a focus on the highest ideals
- Some of the inner and outer obstacles a yogi must overcome
- Insights into reincarnation, meditation, and the science of yoga
At once an intimate memoir and a spiritual guidebook, An Eagle’s Flight invites readers to recognize the timeless call of the soul: to “arise and go” back to its Eternal Source.
Whether you are a lifelong student of yoga or simply seeking an authentic spiritual testimony, this book offers inspiration, guidance, and a glimpse of what it means to live as a yogi in the modern world.
The Author’s Thoughts
What Readers Say:
“Rivals Yogananda’s ‘Autobiography of a Yogi'”
–Stanley Wroblewski
“I read the book with deep delight. Having read many life stories of saints and monks from the East, I found the author’s perspective remarkably refreshing – balanced, discerning, and sincere. Swami Nirmalananda’s journey feels deeply personal, yet universal, offering truth seekers a mirror to their own struggles and joys on the spiritual path.”
–Nabin Baral
“It is relatable for many of us because it is the journey of a Western yogi, someone brought-up in US who found his calling in the Orient. Once the book gets going it draws the reader in, each chapter bringing new spiritual adventures. It is relatable and captivating.”
-Rodney Owen
About the Author
Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) is the founder and director of Atma Jyoti Ashram (Light of the Spirit Monastery) in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, USA. He is the author of numerous books on meditation and practical spiritual life. He writes at OCOY.org.
