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A Student's Guide to the History and Philosophy of Yoga, Revised Edition,New
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The word yoga conjures up in the minds of many Westerners images of people performing exercises and adopting unusual, contortive postures. Such exercises and postures do have a place within the practice of yoga, but it is much more than that. Indeed, the early literature on yoga describes and defines it as a form of mental rather than physical discipline. Yoga is also associated with the Indian subcontinent and the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. This revised edition of a classic textbook concentrates on the evolution of yoga in the context of Indian culture, although the final chapters also explore its links with nonIndian mystical traditions and its developments outside India during the modern period. The book is aimed at both university students taking courses in comparative religion and philosophy and practitioners of yoga who seek to go beyond the activity and explore its spiritual dimensions. It presents yoga in the context of its historical evolution in India and explains the nature of its associations with various metaphysical doctrines. It also draws on a number of conceptual schemes designed to facilitate comparative study. Some of these are employed throughout the book to link the material from each chapter within a common framework. This edition incorporates revisions and expansions to most chapters and contains a new chapter on the future of modern yoga in the West.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Student's Guide to the History and Philosophy of Yoga'? A: The book primarily focuses on the evolution of yoga within Indian culture, exploring its historical development and spiritual dimensions, as well as its connections to non-Indian mystical traditions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Peter Connolly.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 2nd revised edition of the book.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 300 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 31, 2014.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in yoga? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both university students and practitioners of yoga, including those seeking to deepen their understanding of yoga's spiritual aspects.
- Q: Does the book cover modern developments in yoga? A: Yes, the final chapters of the book explore the developments of yoga outside India during the modern period.
- Q: Are there any new chapters or revisions in this edition? A: Yes, this revised edition includes expansions and revisions to most chapters, along with a new chapter discussing the future of modern yoga in the West.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Yoga.