Religiousness in Yoga: Lectures on Theory and Practice

by T. K.V. Desikachar, John Ross Carter (Editor), Mary Louise Skelton (Editor)

Overview

The value of the book lies in the author's expertise in yogic theory and practice, the questions and responses of the students attending the course, and the many figures designed to facilitate understanding of yogic concepts and practice... both teachers and students will find the book useful as a supplemental text. The questions by the course participants are invaluable to instructors since they reflect the understanding and difficulties of beginning students...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780819109675
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	01/31/1980
Pages:	314
Product dimensions:	6.08(w) x 8.94(h) x 0.92(d)

Editorial Reviews

Theirs is the most intense and effective approach of direct personal encounter between the teacher and the disciple.

Swami Venkatesananda

The value of the book lies in the author's expertise in yogic theory and practice, the questions and responses of the students attending the course, and the many figures designed to facilitate understanding of yogic concepts and practice... both teachers and students will find the book useful as a supplemental text. The questions by the course participants are invaluable to instructors since they reflect the understanding and difficulties of beginning students...

Religious Studies Review

Theirs is the most intense and effective approach of direct personal encounter between the teacher and the disciple.--Swami Venkatesananda, International Yoga Teacher's Association

The value of the book lies in the author's expertise in yogic theory and practice, the questions and responses of the students attending the course, and the many figures designed to facilitate understanding of yogic concepts and practice... both teachers and students will find the book useful as a supplemental text. The questions by the course participants are invaluable to instructors since they reflect the understanding and difficulties of beginning students...--Religious Studies Review

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