Living Yoga (Paperback)

~ George Feuerstein (Author) "The first chapter served as an introduction to the overall purpose and outlook of the yoga tradition..." (more)
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A masterful exploration of the major schools of yoga, published on the 100th anniversary of yoga in America. With this book, readers will discover the wisdom of the millenia--and learn to live yoga. Topics include the yoga approach to diet and nutrition, meditation as an antidote to stress, the yoga of love and devotion, and more. Photographs and illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Tarcher (March 24, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874777291
• ISBN-13: 978-0874777291
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #292,213 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Reading Intro. to Yoga's Theory, January 25, 2000

By	Robert Butera (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This book is recommended to everyone in our beginner's yoga course. This book gives an easy to understand introduction to the major branches of yoga. Yoga is much more than stretching and this book will show you how yoga can improve all facets of your life. Yoga includes numerous schools, Hatha Yoga for body and mind, Karma Yoga for proper attitude of work (great for stress management), Bhakti Yoga for emotions and devotion, Jnana Yoga that discusses knowledge and Raja Yoga which teaches meditation. A beginner will be able to access this book easily.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very general introduction that is easy to read., April 12, 2001

By	"cattykitt99" (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This book basically is a collection of articles and writings that were published in Yoga Journal, and written by other people that are well respected figures in the Yoga lifestyle. It explains the history and traditions of Yoga, different schools of thought and practice. It is very general, and touches on many different topics, but does not go into much depth about anything, which makes it very easy to read for the beginner of Yoga to get a broad introduction of what's out there, and what it is.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Basic Introduction, June 8, 2001

By A Customer

This is a basic introduction to various yoga paths (hatha yoga, jnana yoga, karma yoga, etc.). I would not call it "comprehensive" or a "guide to daily life." Rather, it's an anthology of Yoga Journal articles that are fine, but more valuable for the beginner.