The Yoga Tradition

The best overall explanation of Yoga… This book is sure to be a classic. Ken Wilber, author of “A Brief History of Everything.”
The Yoga Tradition – This authoritative book covers the history, philosophy, philosophy, and practice of yoga. He has spent his entire life devoted to the study and practice of Yoga. Although Yoga’s teachings are an integral part most religions, it is not a religion. Yoga teaches you how to be. Most religions tell you what to do. However, symbols of Yoga can be found in sacred scriptures from most religions. Yoga has been practiced by mystics from all religions. The author was able to convince the reader that yoga isn’t an eastern philosophy. It is a systematic, scientific, and practical quest for perfection. This is as true today as it was in ancient time. This comprehensive overview covers the major yogic traditions such as Raja-Yoga (Hatha-Yoga), Jnana–Yoga. Bhakti–Yoga. Karma-Yoga. Tantra-Yoga. Kundalini Yoga. Mantra-Yoga. And many other lesser-known forms. This book includes translations of more than twenty well-known Yoga treatises such as the Yoga-Sutras of Patanjali, Bhakti-Yoga, Karma-Yoga and Tantra-Yoga. It also contains a first-time translations of the Goraksha Paddhati (ancient Hatha Yoga text) and the Goraksha Paddhati. This book will be a valuable reference encyclopedia for anyone who is interested in understanding the history, concept and philosophy of this science, which has its roots deep within Indian soil.