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PublisherShambhala Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-101570629358

ISBN-139781570629358

eBay Product ID (ePID)2300284

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Book TitleDeeper Dimension of Yoga : Theory and Practice

Number of Pages432 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHinduism / General, Yoga, Eastern

Publication Year2003

GenreReligion, Philosophy, Health & Fitness

AuthorGeorg Feuerstein

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight20.3 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2002-014201

Dewey Edition21

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"George Feuerstein ably demonstrates the depth and profundity of Yoga as a spiritual discipline."-- Spirituality & Health "His writing is lucid and accessible, without sacrificing any of the scholarly substance earned through three decades of intensive study, practice, research, and writing."-- Yoga Journal, "George Feuerstein ably demonstrates the depth and profundity of Yoga as a spiritual discipline."-Spirituality & Health"His writing is lucid and accessible, without sacrificing any of the scholarly substance earned through three decades of intensive study, practice, research, and writing."-Yoga Journal, "George Feuerstein ably demonstrates the depth and profundity of Yoga as a spiritual discipline."- Spirituality & Health "His writing is lucid and accessible, without sacrificing any of the scholarly substance earned through three decades of intensive study, practice, research, and writing."- Yoga Journal

Dewey Decimal181/.45

SynopsisAn in-depth primer on the history, philosophy, spirituality, and current practices of yoga, from a respected scholar and longtime yoga practitioner Here is a comprehensive survey of the full breadth and depth of the 5,000-year-old Yoga tradition, emphasizing its potent philosophy and spiritual vision. Georg Feuerstein demonstrates that Yoga is much more than a system of physical exercises-it is a profound path of self-transformation that encompasses a range of teachings, practices, and sacred texts that can help us cultivate wisdom, balance, and inner freedom, as well as physical health. Feuerstein is one of the few Western scholar-teachers of Yoga whose writing and teaching penetrate the full richness and depth of this ancient tradition. Here he offers a collection of essays touching on all facets of the discipline. Topics include- . The different branches and styles of Yoga .The ethical teachings of Yoga .Yoga and vegetarianism .Meditation and mantras .Choosing a teacher .Tantric Yoga .The experience of ecstasy, An in-depth primer on the history, philosophy, spirituality, and current practices of yoga, from a respected scholar and longtime yoga practitioner Here is a comprehensive survey of the full breadth and depth of the 5,000-year-old Yoga tradition, emphasizing its potent philosophy and spiritual vision. Georg Feuerstein demonstrates that Yoga is much more than a system of physical exercises--it is a profound path of self-transformation that encompasses a range of teachings, practices, and sacred texts that can help us cultivate wisdom, balance, and inner freedom, as well as physical health. Feuerstein is one of the few Western scholar-teachers of Yoga whose writing and teaching penetrate the full richness and depth of this ancient tradition. Here he offers a collection of essays touching on all facets of the discipline. Topics include: - The different branches and styles of Yoga - The ethical teachings of Yoga - Yoga and vegetarianism - Meditation and mantras - Choosing a teacher - Tantric Yoga - The experience of ecstasy, Here is a comprehensive survey of the full breadth and depth of the 5,000-year-old Yoga tradition, emphasizing its potent philosophy and spiritual vision. Georg Feuerstein demonstrates that Yoga is much more than a system of physical exercises--it is a profound path of self-transformation that encompasses a range of teachings, practices, and sacred texts that can help us cultivate wisdom, balance, and inner freedom, as well as physical health. Feuerstein is one of the few Western scholar-teachers of Yoga whose writing and teaching penetrate the full richness and depth of this ancient tradition. Here he offers a collection of essays touching on all facets of the discipline. Topics include: - The different branches and styles of Yoga - The ethical teachings of Yoga - Yoga and vegetarianism - Meditation and mantras - Choosing a teacher - Tantric Yoga - The experience of ecstasy

LC Classification NumberB132.Y6F4875 2003