Stefanie Syman

Stefanie Syman is a Yale University graduate with a degree in literature.

She practiced yoga for fifteen years before writing Stefanie Syman's "The Subtle Body," which explores the 150-year history of yoga in America.

Syman's background includes prestigious journalism positions, and she has written for various publications.

Her book demonstrates extensive research, as evidenced by the numerous footnotes, bibliography, and index.

While some readers critique her writing style and organization, others appreciate her scholarly approach to tracing yoga's evolution in American culture from the Transcendentalists to modern commercialization.