Overview
Written in a language that captures the essential ideas of the original text in words and phrases that are easily understandable by the general reader or undergraduate, this straightforward translation aims at conveying the excitement and comprehension of the ""Yogasutras"". In the simple format of the book, the first part presents the multi-dimensional aspects of yoga by locating its proper place among the disciplines of philosophy, science and psychology. The second part provides a comprehensible rendition of the text of the ""Yogasutras"". Commentaries are presented to highlight the meaning of various statements (sutras). The third part looks at yoga's connection to health and describes the practical aspects of yoga through a guided tour of physical, breathing, relaxation and meditation exercises. The fourth part compares the basic ideas of yoga, the epic ""Ramayana"" and the ""Bhagavad Gita"" to the underlying philosophy of the ""Star Wars"" films. It reveals parallels between the idea of consciousness and the force, the qualities of the yogi and Yoda, and the rigorous training of yoga students and Jedi knights.
Full Product Details
Author: Ashok Kumar Malhotra ,
Professor Purushottama Bilimoria ,
Professor David E. Cooper ,
Professor Kathleen Higgins
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Edition: New edition
Weight: 0.380kg
ISBN: 9780754605249
ISBN 10: 0754605248
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 12 October 2001
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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General
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'... this book already does widen the usual presentations of yoga. Malhotra's translation of Patanjali's aphorisms [...] seems in line with current scholarly translations and is eminently readable... Particularly enjoyable and well suited to the rising metaphor paradigm is the comparison of Star Wars and Yoga.' Australian Religion Studies Review 'Students of Philosophy will appreciate the clear analytical style of the book that I found easy to reference even weeks after my initial reading. Students of Yoga and the casual reader will enjoy the lucid explanation of the Sutras and the ideas surrounding them. Of special interest is the easy to follow section on the practical aspects of Yoga that includes the author in several different postures via black and white photographs.' Academia
'... this book already does widen the usual presentations of yoga. Malhotra's translation of Patanjali's aphorisms [...] seems in line with current scholarly translations and is eminently readable... Particularly enjoyable and well suited to the rising metaphor paradigm is the comparison of Star Wars and Yoga.' Australian Religion Studies Review 'Students of Philosophy will appreciate the clear analytical style of the book that I found easy to reference even weeks after my initial reading. Students of Yoga and the casual reader will enjoy the lucid explanation of the Sutras and the ideas surrounding them. Of special interest is the easy to follow section on the practical aspects of Yoga that includes the author in several different postures via black and white photographs.' Academia
