| The Path of Yoga: An Essential Guide to Its Principles and Practices Contributor(s): Feuerstein, Georg (Author) |
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ISBN: 1590308832 ISBN-13: 9781590308837 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Yoga - Philosophy | Eastern - Religion | Hinduism - Ritual & Practices |
| Dewey: 181.45 |
| LCCN: 2010042919 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.76" W x 8.71" (0.55 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Hindu - Topical - Health & Fitness |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The best-selling beginner's guide to the history, schools, practices, and philosophy of the ancient Yoga tradition--from a renowned Yoga scholar This overview of the essentials of Yoga is meant to both broaden and deepen the understanding of beginning students. It covers all the basic elements of this ancient discipline and philosophy of India--including Yoga poses, diet, breath control, meditation, mantras, Kundalini energy, and more. It also includes newly translated excerpts from the scriptures and pays special attention to branches of Yoga, such as Tantra, that are of great interest to Western students but are frequently misunderstood. |