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by Ken Wilber (Foreword), Georg Feuerstein (Author) "Yoga is a spectacularly multifaceted phenomenon, and as such it is very difficult to define because there are exceptions to every conceivable rule ..." (more)
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Feuerstein is a renowned yoga scholar and a tireless communicator, sharing his knowledge in more than two dozen books on the subject as well as translations of key yoga scriptures. Most Westerners have a limited understanding of what the term yoga, which means "union," implies. Feuerstein describes yoga as a "spectacularly multifaceted phenomena," and performs a truly yogic feat by combining commentary with translated Sanskrit teachings, history with theory, the spiritual with the practical, and the classical with the contemporary. He illuminates every facet and phase of yoga from its roots in shamanism to its connections to the complex and dynamic spirituality of India, especially yoga's relationship with Hinduism and Buddhism. Feuerstein explicates the different yogic schools and profiles key yoga teachers. Yoga is a vast and vital universe maintained over the centuries by the discipline and persistence of its practitioners, who strive to join the physical with the spiritual, the "individual self with the supreme Self." No more adept or comprehensive study of yoga aimed at a Western audience is to be found. Donna Seaman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Ken Wilber, author of A Brief History of Everything.

Without a doubt the finest overall explanation of Yoga ... Destined to become a classic.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a college textbook, May 30 2004
By listost (Lenox, MA United States) - See all my reviews
This book reads like a college textbook. It is full of essay-like information, but it is not so engaging. The author, writer of Yoga for Dummies, is a yoga adept in a buddhist tradition, has a phd in Indian theology and sanskrit, he even translates some ancient texts into English for the first time in his books including this one.

The book is seperated into a dozen chapters, each focusing on an aspect of ancient yoga culture, from the teacher-student relationship or one of the last chapter focusing on the rise of tantric yoga from which hatha is spawned. What you won't find here is instruction for yoga practice.

I would say the information book is indispensable for persons with professional reasons.. yoga teacher, or other pedagogic purposes. But it is mostly dry... It is not an inspiring book.. Those just getting started in the history of yoga might benefit from lighter reading elsewhere.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An entire library of information all in 1 book!!!!!, Oct 16 2003
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Anyone with an interest in Yoga will find this book the best on the market! Georg Feuerstein has captured the essence of Yoga in the most user friendly books I've read. Feuerstein's attention to detail, his wealth of knowledge, and his experiences throughtout his life have obviously shaped him into the person needed to produce a such a book.
Buying this book was like receiving an entire library of information on the history and philosophy of Yoga. Feuerstein has succeeded once again at creating a masterpiece for all of us to enjoy for years to come!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A great resource, Mar 13 2003
By Ashwini Aragam (Worcester, PA) - See all my reviews
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For the keen on Yoga, this is a great resource. It is commendable that the Author has made an effot to compile the huge volumes of ancient Indian scriptures - many of which is a life-time study - into a single volume. With such an effort, there would many purposes served and some not served too well. You have the vedantas, yoga sutras, history of yoga, history and philosophy of various religions all in one place. Because of this, the reader could get a bit lost for there would be too much to understand.

Nonetheless, I treaure this book; as a Yoga teacher, I find that I constantly go back to this volume. Secondly, the effort is commendable because these ancient texts are still not public as much as we want them to be.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Most comprehensive overview
This is by far the most comprehensive overview of the Yoga tradition available. Clearly the fruit of a lifetime of dedicated labor!
Published on Oct 21 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but flawed with sloppy research
This book is a sweeping overview of the Yoga tradition of India and its many subdivisions. He covers everything from Tantra yoga, Karma yoga to Sri Aurobindo and everything in... Read more
Published on Jun 24 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Handsome book, not much substance
In the clubby world of American yoga Feurstein is often cited and recommended. Perhaps it is because he has a Ph.D. Read more
Published on April 25 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Maybe its just me !!
I was looking for a book about the history, philosophy and evolution of Yoga in a simple and informative way. Read more
Published on Dec 3 2002 by Deema

5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga Traditions Made Easier to Comprehend
The Feuerstein book was highly recommend to me by a wonderful yoga instructor I studied with. It really helped me to understand the path and how to understand these yoga... Read more
Published on Dec 8 2001 by restorewithrita.com

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