The Centered Heart Book

“This book is the culmination of what I have compiled through my suffering, my studies, and ultimately my own triumph in my journey back to health. It is what I have learned through the authenticity and openness that others have shared with me during their own sojourn to healing. May this be an inspiration and a blessing. May we all stress less and uncover the calm within us.”

Susi Amendola, Internationally Certified Yoga Therapist, Author of “The Centered Heart”

  • Breathing

    Gentle Movement

    Imagery

    Relaxation

    Meditation

    Compassion

    Nature

Ancient Wisdom + Modern Science

For thousands of years Yogis have known the power of the breath, the medicine of meditation, the vitality giving possibilities of relaxation. Now with modern sciences and advancements in technology, we can measure those things.

The Centered Heart offers hope and help. By using seven evidence- based, mind- body practices, you can begin to embody your awareness, change your mindset, calm your nervous system, and center your heart.  

You can create a different way of being with just a few simple practices. A way of being that, in time, changes the course of your life and health.

  • “When we are living in our bodies with the sense of residency that postures provide, we become stewards of this precious body. We begin to move with an ease and grace that informs the way we live our lives. It’s then that we can begin to listen to our own inner wisdom.”

    The Centered Heart, Chapter 2

  • “There is a spaciousness that arises when we aren’t trying to fill every second. When we know how to slow down and create space, the important things in life will present themselves without us having to chase them.”

    The Centered Heart, Chapter 3

  • “We forget that our lives are mostly a reflection of all our choices. When we set intentions, we are taking responsibility for those choices, and we are sculpting an outcome of our own choosing.”

    The Centered Heart, Chapter 5

  • “When we are determined to sit with our own stories with openness, courage, and equanimity, our patience and tolerance begin to expand. We develop compassion and understanding for ourselves and others.”

    The Centered Heart, Chapter 5

What people are saying about “The Centered Heart”

  • Highly recommended!

    I have worked with Susi Amendola for 30 years. Her dedication, skill, and love have mentored hundreds of participants as well as many teams of health professionals in our lifestyle medicine program. This inspiring book guides the reader through their healing process with empathy, warmth and wisdom and will be of service whether you are at the beginning of your healing journey or if you have a seasoned yoga practice.

    — Dean Ornish, MD

    Founder & President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute; Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco; Bestselling Author: Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases!

  • A very informative book!

    Susi Amendola, a renowned yoga therapist, combines her wealth of expertise with a compassionate understanding of the human condition in this book to deliver an innovative guide to heart health. I believe this book serves as a beacon of knowledge for anyone seeking a holistic approach to heart wellness. This book is a vital resource, providing insights on healing, improving heart health, and achieving a better quality of life.

    — Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha

    Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Ayush, Former Vice Chancellor, Gujarat Ayurved University, "Padmashri" Awardee from the President of India.

  • A blessing for everyone!

    Susi Amendola is a phenomenal human being who has lovingly empowered thousands of individuals in their journey from “disease” to “ease” for the past three decades. She is a living example of the wholesomeness of Yoga. In this book, she guides care-seekers through a holistic health-enhancing program that consists of postures, breathing, relaxation, meditation, imagery. At the same time, she reminds us of the power of compassion and the need for connection to Nature that is essential for healing to manifest. This book is a blessing for everyone who wants to move from distress and suffering to health, wellbeing, and joy.

    — Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani PhD

    Author: “Yoga Therapy as a Whole Person Approach to Health”; Director, Center For Yoga Therapy Education and Research (CYTER) Professor of Yoga Therapy, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry.

  • An invaluable resource!

    From her own compelling journey of self-healing through the ancient tools of yoga and Ayurveda, to her incomparable experience working directly with heart patients for many decades, this book will be an invaluable resource for the practical and useful application of these research- proven tools for improving heart health and over-all well-being. As both a physician and yoga therapist, I am so excited that Susi Amendola has blessed us with her wisdom, and I’m grateful for her generous heart!

    — Baxter Bell, MD

    Author “Yoga for Healthy Aging”

  • Beautifully written!

    and filled with actionable information, this book is required reading for anyone with a family or personal history of heart disease. This book leaves you both empowered and inspired to make changes essential for both quality of life and better health outcomes.

    — Amy Rothenberg, ND

    Author: You Finished Treatment, Now What? A Field Guide for Cancer Survivors

  • A book for true healing!

    Emanating from Susi’s compassionate wisdom and vast experience we are gently yet effectively ushered through a glorious path of natural healing.The life-altering practices of Yoga offered here are innovative yet ancient in their offerings.Through her telling in “The Centered Heart” we become the recipient of formidable personal experience, years of study and practice, as well as student observation. This triad of power, encompassing body, mind, and emotions, unleashes radiant health. From this we are inspired to live a robust and fulfilling life touching the one spirit in all. Thank you, Susi, for this healing Gem!.

    —Nischala Joy Devi

    Author: The Healing Path of Yoga and The Secret Power of Yoga

  • It feels like an act of grace!

    Susi Amendola is a rare Teacher and writer—one who can meet you wherever you are, with the honesty, compassion and wisdom that come from being deeply rooted in the Yoga tradition, lived experience and current science. This beautiful, luminous book can change your life and heal your heart.

    – Michele Marie Desmarais, PhD

    Author: “Changing Minds: Mind, Consciousness and Identity in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and Cognitive Neuroscience”; Associate Professor Religious Studies, Native American Studies, Faculty, Medical Humanities Faculty, University of Nebraska at Omaha