“More than just cultivating more vibrant health, yoga is an evolutionary journey. This book reflects the deepening and expansive effect of a dedicated yoga practice.” --  Sudhir Jonathan Foust, Former President, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health   “Rolf Gates is an inspiring teacher who has written an inspiring book. A must for yoga teachers and students alike, Meditations from the Mat brings yoga theory into the twenty-first century and into our daily lives.” --  Baron Baptiste, author of Journey into Power “These meditations are a friend on the path to anyone who is in the soil of their life and cultivating liberating change through yoga. Rolf is a heartfelt, wise and inspiring companion for the yogic journey.” --  Shiva Rea, author of Yoga Sanctuary   “In this free-spirited journey of the heart Rolf guides us, through daily mediations, to finding the appropriate balance between standing firm and surrendering to flow—the key to peace of mind.” --  Berly Bender Birch, author of Power Yoga and Beyond Power Yoga