Singer and actress Frances Ruffelle quoted in 'Staying in, Going out':

'I’m reading Yoga School Dropout by Lucy Edge. It’s about a woman who is on a quest for ‘tantric peace’ (or a man.) It’s a very funny book but it’s also very informative about yoga and India.'

Metro newspaper

'The name may sound like tired old chick lit, but this book is actually a quirky travelogue about the author’s quest for enlightenment in the ashrams of India. Edge strikes a nicely satirical note, and the characters she meets along the way – from om-chanting, bearded yogis to spirituality junkies – make perfect fodder for gentle fun poking.'

Easy Living magazine

'Just finished reading your book and loved it. I don't do yoga and haven't been to India - but it was really entertaining and informative and it was fun to see that there are other people out there who want a break from the hectic London life-style!'

Mellissa, Reader

'Just wanted to say what a great book you wrote. I picked it up in Rishikesh in India - and couldn't put it down. I was telling all my yogi friends about this book you wrote and how informative it was about all the ashrams and yoga schools, yet how entertaining your writing style was. The book was an inspiration. Thank you!'

Karla, Reader

Suzi Feay wrote:

'In Yoga School Dropout Lucy Edge, a former London advertising executive, goes in search of spiritual riches (and the perfect headstand) in India. Neither boringly cynical nor stupidly gullible, she’s open minded, warm and funny; even – though she’d be the last person to claim this – rather wise.'

Independent on Sunday Books of the Year

Nick Creagh-Osborne, manager of the Travel Bookshop, made famous by Notting Hill, lists his customers’ favourites:

'A hilarious search for a more meaningful life turns into a joyous discovery of India'.

The Times Bookseller’s Chart

'I just could not put it down from page one. It was racy and you bring out the confusion and the functioning anarchy that is India, very well. But what I liked most about your book is the sheer honesty of your narrative. I feel your book is a MUST READ. All in all, a great book worthy of a best seller. Keep writing more..'

Balasuby, Reader

'I thought your book 'Yoga School Dropout' was absolutely fantastic. Having done TTC in Kerala in 1997, I related to almost all of your experiences in the Sivananda Ashram - good and bad! The Swoony Swami was taking the same course as me, so I laughed out loud with all the references to him!'

Vicky, Reader