As yoga continues to grow in popularity as a modern exercise and fitness movement, it is important to take notice of the greater spiritual tradition that forms its core. This book sheds light on the greater tradition and teachings of yoga, providing readers withan important approach to the practice that can harmonizetheir existence both individually and collectively. Yoga provides all students with a newappreciation of theirdicipline'suniverse.
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Yoga Asanas are not the main FocusOctober 30, 2008 As Westerners many of us are exposed to yoga as an exercise system. Here the very well versed author explains that the positions (asanas) of yoga were primarily to help focus on the meditation which is the true purpose of yoga. You will get a review of several of the major Yoga schools and a very good history of yoga. If you are looking for exercise or positions this is not the book for you BUT if you want to know a lot more about the origins and purpose of the yogic tradition it is an excellent overview.
What a find!October 18, 2008 Yoga is a complex, deep, and broad subject, yet often skimmed over as a fitness exercise and therefore vastly misunderstood. For years I've been searching for a simple-to-understand, scholarly book written in such a way that anyone could understand the basics of Yoga. I wasn't sure such a book existed--but last week I found it. *Yoga: the Greater Tradition* by the Sanskrit scholar, Dr. David Frawley, is such a book--and what a book! I cannot praise it highly enough, and I recommend it to anyone who is curious to know about the hidden wealth of Yoga from the inside out. Pocket-size, beautifully done, only 112 pages, with information that incorporates the depth and practicality of Yoga. If amazon.com had such a scale, I'd award it 10 stars, not a mere 5. Dr.Vimala Rodgers
A must for anyone with even a passing interest in the art.September 3, 2008 Yoga is not a religion in its own right, but it can help the faith of any believer of any sort. "Yoga: The Greater Tradition" is a complete and comprehensive guide to the practice in a small, portable form. Covering its history and its origin, it flows well into the customs and traditions of the practice and why things are done the way they are. With some speaking on the higher and more enlightened Yogis, "Yoga" is a must for anyone with even a passing interest in the art.
Revealing the true range and depth of YogaAugust 6, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Dr David Frawley is a prominent scholar, practitioner and teacher of the Yoga Tradition. Yoga itself has spread all around the world in modern times, though the majority only know a fraction of what this tradition has to offer, preferring the physical aspect over the more inner spiritual teachings. Yoga, the Greater Tradition addresses this modern understanding that falls short of the full potential Yoga can offer. This book is an eagle's eye view of the Yoga Tradition, and an introduction to the entire scope of Yoga, outlining its origins, philosophy and the various practices and paths available. It includes many leads for further exploration and provides guidance on how to navigate the world of Yoga towards its deeper, more profound aspects. The book is beautifully designed with images, drawings and photographs, and has a natural, logical flow and structure that is easily understood by beginners, and still insightful for the experienced.
