History Of Yoga Book

The history of yoga is as fascinating as it is mysterious and plays a huge role in the yoga we know and love today.

History of yoga book. This work from bks iyengar the world s most respected yoga teacher is a wonderful introduction to the. From ancient india to the modern west delves into a simple question of how yoga went from a spiritual practice to a physical one. From its tantric roots to the modern yoga studio. History of yoga yoga s history has many places of obscurity and uncertainty due to its oral transmission of sacred texts and the secretive nature of its teachings.

It s nearly 40 years since light on yoga brought yoga to a western audience and this book is now an essential. Date of birth 1 7 1941 retd semi government u p india the author had the priviledge to be closely associated with yog. A brief history of yoga. This book explains the chronology of the history of yoga.

If you are studying the yoga sutras of pantanjali the harha yoga paprika and or the bhagavad gita this book is the perfect companion because it helps us to understand the historical perspective of the holy books of yoga. The yoga has its roots in indian philosophy from ancient times. Alistair shearer s the story of yoga. By ramesh bjonnes jun 22 2018.

4 3 out of 5 stars 19. The first book of yoga. The enduring influence of the bhagavad gita learn why this ancient indian text has had such a powerful and lasting influence on western writers thinkers and yogis. Yoga first appeared in the sacred texts of the rig veda more than 5 000 years ago and has taught us so much since then.

Core of the yoga sutras 14 99. In his book the story of.