| The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: The Book of the Spiritual Man Contributor(s): Johnston, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486836797 ISBN-13: 9780486836799 Publisher: Ixia Press OUR PRICE: $8.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education - Philosophy | Eastern - Health & Fitness | Yoga |
| Dewey: 291.4 |
| LCCN: 2019031056 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 4.9" W x 7.9" (0.35 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age - Topical - Health & Fitness |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This ancient text represents one of yoga's most influential and important works. Dating back to India of the second century B.C., the yoga sutras constitute a complete manual for the study and practice of the philosophical system. The sutras, or threads, are aphorisms of wisdom that offer guidelines to living a meaningful and purposeful life. This volume explains the eight limbs of the discipline: restraint, observances, posture, breath control, withdrawal from the senses, attention, meditation, and stillness. Little is known about the life of Patanjali beyond the assumption that he was a contemporary of the Buddha. Charles Johnston, an immensely learned scholar of Eastern traditions, offers modern readers a straightforward translation of Patanjali's writings. This easy-to-follow interpretation will prove a rewarding companion to yoga students, participants in teacher-training programs, and students of Eastern philosophy. |