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TG236)Textbook of Yoga by Georg Feuerstein is an introductory text that traces the history and philosophy of yoga from its ancient origins to more recent developments. It is considered a foundational work for understanding the broad historical context of yoga practice and tradition.
Overview
This book provides an accessible introduction to the extensive history of yoga, distinguishing it from the purely physical exercise often associated with modern Western practice. Feuerstein, a respected scholar-practitioner, outlines the evolution of yoga across various Indian traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
Key Topics
The book covers the development of yoga through different historical periods and philosophical schools, making complex ideas accessible to the lay reader. Key areas explored include:
Ancient Origins: The history of yoga from the early Vedic period through the Upanishads.
Classical and Post-Classical Yoga: The core philosophical concepts of classical yoga, as detailed in Patanjali`s Yoga-Sutra, and subsequent developments in Tantrism and Hatha yoga.
Diverse Paths: The book explains the different paths of yoga, such as the eight elements (limbs) of practice culminating in samadhi (absorption).
Philosophical Context: The work emphasizes understanding the theory-practice continuum of yoga, asserting that it is more than a set of techniques but a path to self-transcendence and higher states of awareness.
Publication Details
Author: Georg Feuerstein (a German-Canadian Indologist and author of over 45 books on mysticism, yoga, and Hinduism).
Original Publication Date: October 13, 1975.
Publisher: Rider & Co..
Print Length: 192 pages.
The Textbook of Yoga is praised by reviewers and scholars as a comprehensive and authoritative guide that helps readers understand the profound spiritual tradition behind the physical practice