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A Student's Guide to the History and Philosophy of Yoga
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Focusing on the historical evolution of yoga, this revised textbook delves into its origins within Indian culture and its connections to Hinduism and Buddhism. It emphasizes yoga as a mental discipline rather than just physical postures, exploring its ties to various metaphysical doctrines and non-Indian mystical traditions. Aimed at university students and yoga practitioners, the book offers a comprehensive framework for comparative study, featuring updated chapters and a new section on the future of modern yoga in the West.
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A Student's Guide to the History and Philosophy of Yoga, Peter Connolly
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- A Student's Guide to the History and Philosophy of Yoga
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Connolly
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 338
- ISBN13
- 9781845532246
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Focusing on the historical evolution of yoga, this revised textbook delves into its origins within Indian culture and its connections to Hinduism and Buddhism. It emphasizes yoga as a mental discipline rather than just physical postures, exploring its ties to various metaphysical doctrines and non-Indian mystical traditions. Aimed at university students and yoga practitioners, the book offers a comprehensive framework for comparative study, featuring updated chapters and a new section on the future of modern yoga in the West.