Yoga: The Greater Tradition (Mandala Wisdom 4) [Hardcover]

Dr. David Frawley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mandala Wisdom 4 | Publication Date: August 5, 2008

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 with an important approach to the practice that can harmonize their existence both individually and collectively. Yoga provides all students with a new appreciation of their dicipline's universe.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Mandala Publishing (August 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601090161
• ISBN-13: 978-1601090164
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #454,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Revealing the true range and depth of Yoga, August 5, 2008

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T. M. Dearing - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yoga: The Greater Tradition (Mandala Wisdom 4) (Hardcover)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a find!, October 17, 2008

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Vimala Rodgers (Gold River, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yoga: The Greater Tradition (Mandala Wisdom 4) (Hardcover)

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

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and vital reference tool, November 29, 2008

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Jill Camera (New York City, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yoga: The Greater Tradition (Mandala Wisdom 4) (Hardcover)

I highly recommend this little philosphy book to yoga students and teachers alike. Both classical yoga and Hinduism are gently explained, and Ayurveda is given it's just position for anyone interested in yoga therapy. A few evenings of reading will broaden one's intelligence regarding yoga practice for a life-time.