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An Introduction to Yoga Philosophy
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With its promise of personal improvement, physical well-being and spiritual enrichment, yoga is enjoying a resurgence in popularity at the turn of the third millennium. To unravel the mystery of the discipline, its philosophies and relevance in contemporary life, the original text of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali must be explored. This book offers t
Autorentext
Ashok Kumar Malhotra
Inhalt
Contents: Preface; The multidimensionality of Yoga: An interdisciplinary approach to understanding Yoga; Yoga as philosophy; Yoga as science; Yoga as psychology; The varieties of Yoga in the West; Patanjali: founder of the Yoga system; The four pillars of the Yoga Sutras; A new rendition of the Yoga sutras with commentary: Samadhipada: total mental stillness or tranquillity as the goal of Yoga; Sadhanapada: the method of Yoga; Vibhutipada: accomplishments of Yoga; Kaivalyapada: total liberation or salvation as the final goal; Yoga and Health: Yoga and healing: the medical connection; Practical aspects of Yoga; Yoga and Yoda: The Star Wars connection; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
Weitere Informationen
- Allgemeine Informationen
- GTIN 09780367787479
- Anzahl Seiten 120
- Genre Books about Philosophy & Religion
- Herausgeber Routledge
- Gewicht 220g
- Größe H234mm x B156mm
- Jahr 2021
- EAN 9780367787479
- Format Kartonierter Einband (Kt)
- ISBN 978-0-367-78747-9
- Titel An Introduction to Yoga Philosophy
- Autor Ashok Kumar Malhotra
- Untertitel An Annotated Translation of the Yoga Sutras
- Sprache Englisch