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"fascinating…This book provides a wealth of information on Kriya Yoga as it was taught by Lahiri Mahasaya, and the masters in his lineage. But not only that, it also interweaves the teachings with the masters' life stories, and the story of the author and her own personal spiritual journey. As well as being quite fascinating, it touches the heart, and, for those who have been taught Kriya, renews the desire to practise. I have read the book a number of times, and each time got something new and fresh from it."
A. Henderson, Scotland

"I was so excited to read this book on my vacation. I have been looking for a book that would give me information on the Kriya path in India and have had a hard time finding it until now!! I was fascinated by Heidi's journeys with Guruji and Kriya. It makes me want to get on the next plane to Varanasi."
Jon, America

"inspiring… I have been waiting for a book like this for so long. It touched my heart in so many different ways and has inspired and guided me on my own journey in search of truth. To say that I feel gratitude would be an understatement. This is a book for anyone interested in yoga and meditation, or indeed anyone who is interested in the spiritual nature of life. I loved to read about the Great Masters of the Kriya lineage, their stories reveal the depth of their teachings and explain the mysteries of yogic powers.

This is a book about truth and divinity, about a path and the Great Masters behind it. It is a book about the author's very own personal and intimate search for her own divinity, and it is this part that touched my heart the most. I was able to recognise myself in her words, so reading this book became such a personal experience.

For anyone interested in Kriya Yoga, this book is invaluable. I have read many books about Kriya Yoga, but none have answered my questions with such clarity, truth, depth and honesty. This book is amazing! I recommend that everyone interested in the Yoga path read it."
P. Kaul, Australia

"The book is extremely inspiring and everyone I know who has read it thinks the same. The author also did a wonderful job in mixing her own story, which in itself is very interesting, with the stories of the four masters. It could not have been done better. The book arrived promptly and in good condition."
Sandra, Italy

"What a great book it is. I couldn't put it down. If the book Autobiography of a Yogi introduced Kriya Yoga to the world then this book goes a step further and tells its readers what it really is and it also provides a peek into the lives of its great masters…Congratulations on writing a masterpiece."
S. Gopalan

"Ever since reading Autobiography of a Yogi for the first time… I felt a deep devotion and longing to learn Kriya Yoga. At the same time I felt frustration and despair because all three Masters of Kriya Yoga, Lahiri Baba, Sri Yukteshwar and Paramhansa Yogananda were dead and I did not know of any other self-realised Yogi, or where and how to find Him or Her, if such a person exists today at all…Finally I found the Kriya Source website…The book Footsteps to Freedom I read in one afternoon and night and am rereading it constantly. I can not find appropriate words to say how I felt during that time, or any time afterwards when I am reading it, except the feeling of great happiness and notion that Kriya Yoga of Babaji, Barebaba and Sri Yukteshwar is still present today in its original form…"
N. Rancic

"Thank you so much for writing and publishing 'Footsteps to Freedom'. The words resonated with my insides and every chapter answered so many of my questions. I love that the writing is so factual and truthful. As I am sure many others have said; it feels like you wrote this book just for me."
K.Taylor, Scotland

"First of all, I want to share with you my deepest gratitude for your being an instrument of God and Guru through your book…I sensed that the energy and consciousness of your book would change my life. It has, and I have been blessed by it in more ways than either I know or can express…"
K. McDow, Italy

"I have read your book and really enjoyed it makes the original Kriya practice very clear to distinguish and discern what is the true practice is and what is not. A lot of so-called Kriya teachers do not teach it in its pure form and it is great service to sincere seekers wanting the real and original thing."
C. Couch

"I have no words to describe the impact your book has had on me…I can't put it down and can't think of anything else…It is like no other reading experience I have had…it is a great treasure that you have written, it really is…I am sure the book will find those that need it and stir them up as much as I am stirred up. It is as if Guruji is talking through the book for sure. I feel certain that this book will create WAVES…big and powerful."
P.Kaul, Australia

"Footsteps to Freedom is such a nice book to read about the path of an honest spiritual seeker. It gives so many beautiful answers on all the important questions that somebody will have to face when he or she decides to walk on the way directed to light. It tells a wonderful story about the meeting and developing relationship between the spiritual master and his disciple. I liked also very much the little side stories about how it feels to travel in India and it reminded me so much on my own times I spend there, so I could very much identify myself with the feelings of the writer Heidi Wyder, to whom I send all my thanks for writing this amazing book. It holds so many unknown things about Kriya Yoga specially about the linage of the gurus from the disciple of the Mahayogi Babaji , Lahiri Mahasaya who brought Kriya back to humanity and his son and Grandson to Yogiji Prakash Shankar Vyas who holds the practise of Kriya still in its very pure and original form. It is interesting to read whether you are new in the spiritual field or already on you way. An important book and a good addition for everybody who liked Autobiography of a Yogi by Yogananda."
C. Hansen, Germany

"I related to your book for several reasons…Your book will be of great support to mortals like me who have their "off-days" (many in my case) yet deeply aspire for the life divine…congratulations on a wonderful endeavour."
N. Sarkar, India

"It feels like a blessing to have received this book now, several years after I originally read Autobiography Of A Yogi…Reading about your journey and Guruji, I have felt great love and inspiration in my heart, like there is the possibility of hope regarding finding a guiding light. Thanks again Heidi, your book is a gift onto earth and blessing to those who behold the words and stories of such a beautiful and inspirational spiritual legacy, thanks for your role in the writing and sharing of Footsteps To Freedom and for helping to guide people like myself towards the original source of Kriya Yoga."
C. Christoforou - UK

"Your book and your efforts are so pure and sincere and reading your book reminded me of such simplicity...  sensed a great pull reading your book and my heart went out reading your honest account of your life experience. ..."
K. Matthews

 "I've been enjoying it so much. I'm taking it in small instalments, as it's so deep and intense… So there's a little background, hence my intense appreciation of your story and the wonderful service you have performed by making the biographies of Lahiri Mahasaya's sons available."
C. Rudolf

"Your book is a genuine gospel work because (1) It archives true stories of the masters for followers. (2) It is a true, living account of entering discipleship, discussing the journey and the destination. (3) It offers love and the guru's extended touch to many, drawing seekers closer and offering comfort for those who are not yet ready to come home. (4) It offers promise to those who believe, because it is a signpost to possible initiation for genuine seekers. (5) I find your book contains deep wisdom, much of which I suspect requires Kriya initiation, practice and time to assimilate fully. (6) For me, the book has an authentic & undiluted spiritual flavour - like that tasted in fragments of the modern bible, some non-canonical gospels and other works."
P. Wright, UK

"I have just finished reading the book you wrote and wanted to drop you a line to say thank you very much. I found the book to be very insightful, accessible and a great source to help prepare for the path of Kriya. It has made me think a lot more deeply about this undertaking and what sort of commitment it requires. Before I was a little more blasé about it."
M. Rae

"The book has inspired me a lot. It has had such an effect on me that I want to practise Kriya Yoga more than I had wanted before. It was really thrilling to know about the spiritual greatness of Lahiri Mahasaya's son and grandson. Frankly, before reading the book I didn't even know that they were Yogis. What an eye-opener this book has been regarding many of my beliefs regarding Kriya yoga tradition. Many thanks to you."
Ashish -India

"I would like to thank (Heidi Wyder) from the bottom of my heart for having written the book. Through that book, I have found my real path, which I was searching for so long. I Thank you very much!"
O. Hartmann - Germany

"I found (your book) very inspiring and also very useful to understand that a lot of hard work and discipline is required on this path."
S. Aragola

"I guess the book is doing really well in India, I just happened to buy this in Bangalore while trying to get hold of books on Kriya Yoga, I must confess that I have read a couple of books on Kriya Yoga but your book has been the most honest. The book has been written with utmost sincerity and honesty which is reflected in every chapter of the book. Every Kriya Yoga student could find something which he can very easily relate to…"
V. Shan

"…I wanted to congratulate for the great job you've made writing this incredible book. It was very pleasant to read and useful to understand better about this lineage, this practice and also your experience. I am French and not exceptional in English but no more than 3 days were necessary to finish this beautiful book".
L. Douillet, France

"I must congratulate to you from the bottom of my heart for writing such a detailed account of your journey into the unknown. Your book will stand like an authentic light post for seekers treading on the path of spirituality. …Isn't it a famous quote which says "When the student is ready, the teacher appears" ?"
M. Joshi - India

"I would like to say that I really enjoyed reading your book! As you may know, here in the USA there is a different version of Kriya coming out almost daily. Thanks for setting the record straight on what the real version of Kriya should be. I also liked the way that you a Christian related your understanding of yoga, I have given the book to my mother to read."
D. Melton

"I have recently read (and still re-reading it) Heidi Wyder's book on Kriya masters. The book in many ways adds to aura of Kriya masters, especially Lahiri Baba (to someone who has over the years closely followed and lived Autobiography of a Yogi"
A. Khajuria

"There are many books available in the market written by unquestionable masters, but none written ground up by a true disciple with an unquestionable zeal to master Yoga. I believe it is this very aspect that caught my attention. The narration is impeccable with interleaved chapters on the lineage and the author's own experiences…. Its also refreshing to know that true masters still exist ensconced in Indian households while people are oblivious of their powers. The author has done a great job of not delving only into the miracles that masters are capable of while also highlighting the absurdity of our materialistic world at the same time. To say the least, the book is inspiring and a very honest attempt to orient truth seekers to the great path of Yoga. Its a must read."
A.Singh, USA

"I found your book to be primarily a very moving story of personal development. These were actually my favourite parts...the way you were growing and allowing yourself to shift into deeper understandings was really helpful. "
C. Allen

"Your book and Autobiography of a Yogi have been instrumental for inspiring me to walk on this path. I am a toddler as of now on my path in spirituality, but with Kriya Yoga,I earnestly hope to uplift my soul in its path to merge itself with God."
K. Nayak - India

"Yes - It was deeply motivating and I could really appreciate the author identifying herself with the reader and carrying through the book from a reader's perspective. That 's how I felt - like what would I have as questions in my mind if practice Kriya - the questions were practical as the books progresses and Guruji's words were of wisdom , that attracted me."
M. Rohan - India

"It is really a wonderful book with lot of information I would never have acquired anywhere else."
S. Kumar, India

"This is just a quick note to say how wonderful I thought your book was. I have just finished reading it and found it very fulfilling… Again, thank you for writing such a wonderful book and I know so many will benefit greatly from reading it.
C. Elmes - UK

"I just discovered your book and am totally absorbed in reading it - it is so good to find information on Lahiri Mahasaya and fascinating to read of your own experiences also with Guruji."
P. Hoare, UK

"We (my family and I) have found your very beautifully written book gripping and engrossing and have been deeply influenced by its contents. We have been interested in Kriya yoga since we read Autobiography of a Yogi many years ago…"
P. Chennai - India

"I read your book…and I liked it very much. Many questions which came up to my mind, you were questioning and answering a little later, so that was really nice. I liked your style, and it's easy to read."
M.van Amersfoort

"I would very much like to thank (the author) for writing this book and the wisdom contained therein."
A. Bone, UK

"First of all I would like to thank you from my heart for the work you have put into the book. We carry a copy with us and open it from time to time - it is always there as a source of inspiration and its so nice to be able to lead people to Guruji through your writings.".
J. Lynch. Vancouver, Canada.

"I stumbled upon the book Kriya Yoga, at the airport book shop, since I had to "kill" some time due to delayed flight. What a book! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your journey towards self realization, spoken from a Christian background. I would recommend your book to all I know. I do yoga and meditation on and off; more off than on. Now I am motivated to be initiated into Kriya Yoga. Bless you!"
Mythily, India

"Your book is well written in the sense it is driven by the heart, so people just enjoy it. And you manage to convey a little of the wonderful tradition of India, of the true Guru enjoying the spiritual bhava of divine communion. You also rightly add some "steps" for those of us brought up as Christians, about the real Jesus. Thank you!"
J. Maxwell-Stuart, Switzerland

"Thank you for writing such a illuminating book. It clearly gave weight to the lineage of Kriya Yoga and gave my analytical mind an idea of what lay ahead of me when I met Guruji."
A. Roux

"I must congratulate you on your book as it must have perhaps provided hope to so many seeking souls, from my own experience I can tell you that even getting a clue to find a guru is such bliss."
V. Rane - Tazmania

"Your book is also an answer to my prayer of finding a Suitable and Correct Kriya Yoga Master. I have been introduced to Kriya Yoga since the last 6 years after I first read Paramhamsa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi. I was only studying then and since then have had a desire to find a true master. …Your book is the final seal of an end to my quest, so it seems. Thank you so much for writing it. Your book has many answers for so many sincere seekers of God. God Bless You for writing it."
S. J. Jhala, India

"I … have enjoyed (the book) immensely. It is wonderful to find a written presentation of authentic Kriya in English. I feel that many Westerners will get much from reading about your experiences in finding your Guru."
A. Grout, USA

"I recently came across your book and found it very inspiring and full of insights about the lineage of Shri Shyam Churn Lahiri Mahasaya. Thanks a lot for the wonderful book."
A. Ramachandran

"I would like to thank the author for her excellent book, for being so lucid and down-to-earth and for bringing light on such a difficult subject to treat. Her work will inspire many."
Chris

"I take this opportunity to thank you for writing such a wonderful book .The excerpts you have given of the lineage of Gurus are indeed wonderful and are known to very few. In fact most of them were totally new to me although I have read quite a few books on Kriya Yoga. I pray to God that your book reaches to more such people who are searching for truth but are not able to get the right guidance."
A. Lahiri, India

"I have read your book and found it to be entirely appropriate. Though I doubt that you need to receive them from me, please let me send my thanks for doing your work and making your knowledge and experience available.".
A. Kumar, India