Stephen Cope, MSW, is the founder and former Director of the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary Living. Stephen is a best-selling author, well known for making the sometimes esoteric scriptures of yoga accessible to the mainstream reader. He has more than a quarter-million books in print, translated into 14 languages, and has received international acclaim for his work. His books include Yoga and the Quest for the True Self; The Wisdom of Yoga; The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling; and his latest, Soul Friends: The Transforming Power of Deep Human Connection.