Yoga Gems: A Treasury of Practical and Spiritual Wisdom from Ancient and Modern Masters [Hardcover]

Georg Feuerstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2007

Here is an inspirational and accessible introduction to the deep inner wisdom of yoga gathered from sources both ancient and modern by one of America’s most respected yoga scholars.

YOGA GEMS

For the millions of Americans who now practice yoga regularly, here is the perfect introduction to the rich philosophical and spiritual tradition behind the exercises.

George Feuerstein has drawn short, memorable quotations from the key texts of this five-thousand-year-old legacy, with an emphasis on the wisdom of modern yoga masters.The quotations have been selected and arranged to address the needs of yoga practitioners in the twenty-first century.

Among the many themes touched on in this treasure of a book: the process of inner growth; the value of silence; how to meditate; how to infuse everyday life with joy; universal kinship; overcoming suffering; dealing with grief, loss, anger, and jealousy; remembering and cultivating one’s true inner self; developing self-discipline; and bringing out the good in all you say and do.

For both new and experienced yoga students alike, Yoga Gems is the perfect travel companion on the road to inner peace.


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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

"When there is neither desire nor fear, there is but love," counsels Jean Klein, one of the philosophers cited in Yoga Gems: A Treasury of Practical and Spiritual Wisdom from the Ancient and Modern Masters, edited by Georg Feuerstein (The Yoga Tradition), founder and president of the Yoga Research and Education Center. Advice on everything from self-discipline to coping with grief to the process of meditation is found in this slim volume of inspirational quotations that introduces readers to the philosophical foundations of yoga.

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--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Review

“George Feuerstein has been one of our finest contemporary guides to the vast, often uncharted territory of yoga.”
—Yoga Journal



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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Gramercy (January 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 051722948X
• ISBN-13: 978-0517229484
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,190,899 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Georg Feuerstein (born 1947) is a German-Canadian Indologist. Feuerstein has authored over 45 books on mysticism, Yoga, Tantra, and Hinduism and Buddhism.

Dr. Feuerstein offers distance-learning courses on Yoga philosophy and history through Traditional Yoga Studies at http://www.traditionalyogastudies.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars short philosophical affirmitions to help your practice., September 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Yoga Gems: A Treasury of Practical and Spiritual Wisdom from Ancient and Modern Masters (Paperback)

If you were looking for poses and technique of yoga, you will not find it in this book. Yoga Gems is not an instructional book on yoga. The Book defines yoga as a spiritual endeviour that should relate to all aspects of life and the human experience. The book is offers short reflexions and quotes from yoga masters that can be applicable to life in general, not just yoga practice. It makes a great read just before bedtime as each short topic leave you a sense of peace and can be pick up again anywhere, depending on how you feel.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga meaning, April 19, 2008

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M. Erskine "tropic places" (Sebastian Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yoga Gems: A Treasury of Practical and Spiritual Wisdom from Ancient and Modern Masters (Paperback)

I love this book. I have bought it as a gift for every friend I have. Often people want to know why I love Yoga so much-and I give them this book. It is the essence of yoga, far beyond the exercise so many think it is. Heart and soul, wonderful expressions of some of the most noted Yoga master.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Feel content, January 9, 2007

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Karen Dixon "k dolsberry" (Dallas TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yoga Gems: A Treasury of Practical and Spiritual Wisdom from Ancient and Modern Masters (Hardcover)

Just reading two or three "gems" each day made a huge impact on my happiness level. This small volume packs in so much wisdom.