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Yoga in the Modern World: Contemporary Perspectives (Routledge Hindu Studies Series)
 
 
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Yoga in the Modern World: Contemporary Perspectives (Routledge Hindu Studies Series) [Kindle Edition]

Jean Byrne (Author, Editor), Mark Singleton (Editor)
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"Recommended.  Graduate students and above." - CHOICE, May 2009 Vol. 46 No. 09

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This book is the first study to engage directly with the transformations and adaptations of yoga in the modern world. It addresses the dialectic and ideological exchange between yoga‘s ancient precursors and modern praxis, and the development and consolidation of yoga in global settings.
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 1603 KB
  • Print Length: 221 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0415452589
  • Publisher: T & F Books UK (9 Jan 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B001PC9ZUI
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  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #426,122 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This collection of essays contains some of the most thought provoking writing on the topic of modern yoga ever published. Some of the work is potentially unsettling for people who are deeply committed to their asana practice. The essays reveal a variety of truths, semi-truths and downright misconceptions around the subject. Leaves you with the mat pulled from under your feet but also with a capacity to make sense of things about your yoga that have perhaps been a bit hazy up till now. If you are a serious student with an academic bent or a teacher of yoga I think this makes essential reading - however the outrageous price tag will probably put it out of reach for many. Every good library should have one.
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By MBoni
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Provides a great compilation of insightful and yet provocative perspectives for in-depth understanding of contemporary manifestations of the yoga movement and its connection (or disconnection?!) to authentic Indian traditions. Sets historical background resource, interrogates the interpretation of known ancient texts and questions the development of a perhaps `superficial' physio-culturist expression of yoga in the West. It is a remarkable source of information for yoga teachers and engaged practitioners !!!
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Incredible Resource 17 Jan 2011
By Suburban Yogi - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This book bridges ancient and modern, academic and experiential yoga beautifully. Each contributor is clearly a dedicated yoga practitioner and writer of the highest calibre. Yoga in the Modern World is an ideal reference for those studying yoga, yoga teachers and anyone with an interest in how this popular art and science is developing in the 21st century. Because the book is so extensively researched and referenced it makes an outstanding reference for further reading.
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Academic Excellence 9 Aug 2010
By YogiFriend - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition
An engaged and enlightening read. Providing many unique perspectives on its subject matter.
I use this book as staple reading in many of my teaching courses. Always developing unique discussion amongst my students.

Highly recommended.
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contemporary academic perspectives 9 Aug 2010
By Belly editor - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This anthology offers a substantial contribution to the study of yoga. It is unique in that it brings a contemporary academic perspectives to analyse the many facets of yoga as a growing global practice.
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