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Yoga Body: The Origins Of Modern Posture Practice,Used
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Yoga Is So Prevalent In The Modern Worldpracticed By Pop Stars, Taught In Schools, And Offered In Yoga Centers, Health Clubs, And Even Shopping Mallsthat We Take Its Presence, And Its Meaning, For Granted. But How Did The Current Yoga Boom Happen? And Is It Really Rooted In Ancient Indian Practices, As Many Of Its Adherents Claim?In This Groundbreaking Book, Mark Singleton Calls Into Question Many Commonly Held Beliefs About The Nature And Origins Of Postural Yoga (Asana) And Suggests A Radically New Way Of Understanding The Meaning Of Yoga As It Is Practiced By Millions Of People Across The World Today. Singleton Shows That, Contrary To Popular Belief, There Is No Evidence In The Indian Tradition For The Kind Of Health And Fitnessoriented Asana Practice That Dominates The Global Yoga Scene Of The Twentyfirst Century. Singleton'S Surprisingand Surely Controversialthesis Is That Yoga As It Is Popularly Practiced Today Owes A Greater Debt To Modern Indian Nationalism And, Even More Surprisingly, To The Spiritual Aspirations Of European Bodybuilding And Early 20Thcentury Women'S Gymnastic Movements Of Europe And America, Than It Does To Any Ancient Indian Yoga Tradition. This Discovery Enables Singleton To Explain, As No One Has Done Before, How The Most Prevalent Forms Of Postural Yoga, Like Ashtanga, Bikram And 'Hatha' Yoga, Came To Be The Hugely Popular Phenomena They Are Today.Drawing On A Wealth Of Rare Documents From Archives In India, The Uk And The Usa, As Well As Interviews With The Few Remaining, Now Very Elderly Figures In The 1930S Mysore Asana Revival, Yoga Body Turns The Conventional Wisdom About Yoga On Its Head.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice'? A: The book explores the origins and evolution of modern postural yoga, challenging common beliefs about its roots in ancient Indian practices and highlighting influences from modern Indian nationalism and European physical culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Mark Singleton, who presents a critical examination of the history and practices of modern yoga.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Yoga Body' published? A: The book was published on February 10, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in yoga? A: While the book provides valuable insights into the history of yoga, it is more analytical in nature and may be better suited for readers with some background in yoga or those interested in its philosophical and cultural aspects.
- Q: Does the book include practical yoga exercises or routines? A: No, 'Yoga Body' focuses on the historical and cultural context of yoga rather than providing practical exercises or routines.
- Q: What are the key arguments made by the author in the book? A: Singleton argues that modern yoga practices are influenced more by contemporary societal trends and ideologies than by traditional Indian yoga practices, challenging the notion of a direct lineage.
- Q: Can this book be a good resource for yoga instructors? A: Yes, the book can serve as a valuable resource for yoga instructors looking to understand the historical context and evolution of the practices they teach.
- Q: Is 'Yoga Body' considered a controversial book? A: Yes, the book presents a thesis that may challenge conventional wisdom about yoga's origins, which some readers may find controversial.