Lantern was saddened to hear of the death at ninety-four of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, one of the pioneers of ashtanga yoga and spiritual founder of Jivamukti Yoga, initiated by Lantern authors Sharon Gannon and David Life, and embodied by soon-to-be author, Jivamukti teacher Ruth Lauer-Manenti.

Lantern's engagement with Hinduism and yoga is more than superficial, as the books below testify—the fundamental principles of non-violence (ahimsa) and compassion (karuna) extend, we like to hope, throughout our publishing program. it is a continuing orientation, expressed as much through our maintaining a vegan office or using as much recycled paper in our printing as possible as in the content of our titles.

Of course, the passing of anyone age ninety-four, especially someone who has passed on so much of his wisdom to so many people, and whose life has been by all accounts exemplary, is also a cause of wonder and celebration. Nevertheless, it might be worth offering a little prayer to Sri Pattabhi Jois the next time you do your downward-facing dog.