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"Without a doubt the finest overall explanation of yoga...destined to become a classic". Ken Wilber, author of "A brief history of everything". "A treasure trove for anyone wishing to see beneath the surface of the vast ocean of India's spirituality". Jacob Needleman, author of "The heart of philosophy". "A worthy book for practitioners." Iyengar, B.K.S.
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From the foremost living authority on Yoga, comes the most comprehensive and reliable treatment of the subject available. This book provides a complete overview of the great Yogic traditions of: Raja-Yoga, Hatha-Yoga, Jnana-Yoga, Karma-Yoga, Tantra-Yoga, and many others.
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Yoga is a spectacularly multifaceted phenomenon, and as such it is very difficult to define because there are exceptions to every conceivable rule. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a historic publication that will for decades be the most authoritative source for anything on yoga, ranging from its roots to its nurturing within the traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It is written in a very readable style, has a lot of illustrations, and it presents the translations from the originals of some key texts. Simply magnificent! This is a book everyone should have on their personal library shelves. It has also been nicely printed and designed.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This book deserves the 5 stars for the sheer expanse, the research behind it, and the approachable explanations of a very difficult, convoluted, and relatively undocumented subject. I especially enjoyed the historic context and perspective behind the various systems of yoga, and commend the author's serious attempts to provide a wealth of translated texts from the relatively unknown and mind-bogglingly large library of Hindu scriptures. His love of the subject shines through the effort he must have invested in documenting this knowledge.
The one missing bit which makes this book more an anthology - than a definitive guide for seekers - is that it doesn't come from author's own experiential understanding of the subject. This great work therefore does not speak with authority of a realised master - but is just a pointer on where to look.
However, it did help my own understanding greatly - therefore the 5 stars - and those who look at it for understanding rather than guidance will definitely enjoy it.
The one missing bit which makes this book more an anthology - than a definitive guide for seekers - is that it doesn't come from author's own experiential understanding of the subject. This great work therefore does not speak with authority of a realised master - but is just a pointer on where to look.
However, it did help my own understanding greatly - therefore the 5 stars - and those who look at it for understanding rather than guidance will definitely enjoy it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A must-have book for Yoga teachers and students who are seriously interested in the subject of Yoga and its development.
With illustrations, easy to read layout - a comprehensive survey by a renowned Western scholar. A book which will always enrich and inform, a treasure of a reference book on Yoga - a much-needed antidote to the dumbing down of Yoga as a physical exercise and self-improvement trend.
With illustrations, easy to read layout - a comprehensive survey by a renowned Western scholar. A book which will always enrich and inform, a treasure of a reference book on Yoga - a much-needed antidote to the dumbing down of Yoga as a physical exercise and self-improvement trend.
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Brilliant resource for yoga teachers
This is one of those "must have" resources for yoga teachers! I really enjoyed learning about the roots of yoga and the many different yogic paths. Read more
Published 10 months ago by George A. Watts
Fantastic Book
A must read for every Yoga teacher and an amazingly comprehensive book on the history of the oldest spiritual practice in the world. Highly recommended
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This book is a classic. Georg Feuerstien is probably the world expert on the history of yoga. He is an academic who has studied this subject over many years but his book is very... Read more
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Published on 10 Jun 1999
A fantastic book on Yoga; rich, clear and well organized
I bought a copy of this book (softcover) and then gave it to my yoga teacher and bought the hardcover. We both love the book. Read more
Published on 3 April 1999
A magnificent book!
This book is sure to become a most valuable resource for all people who are interested in yoga, be it as scholars or laypeople. Read more
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