Yoga
The Indian Tradition
David Carpenter editor Ian Whicher editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:17th Sep '10
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The popular perception of yoga in the West remains for the most part that of a physical fitness program, largely divorced from its historical and spiritual roots. The essays collected here provide a sense of the historical emergence of the classical system presented by Patañjali, a careful examination of the key elements, overall character and contemporary relevance of that system (as found in the Yoga Sutra) and a glimpse of some of the tradition's many important ramifications in later Indian religious history.
'What is distinctive about this volume is its attention to careful historical analysis, a focus on the practice of yoga, and critical philosophical reflection.' - Gerald James Larson, University of California, Santa Barbara, Journal of American Oriental Society 128.1 (2008)
ISBN: 9780415600200
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 400g
208 pages