First Steps in Modern Yoga

K. Chodkiewicz

• 01 augustus 2003
• 9780766176157

Samenvatting:

What is yoga? Not so long ago the word conjured up a picture of an emaciates unkempt fakir, lying on a bed of nails. Today, however, the subject as aroused the interest of thinking people all over the world, and they are beginning to realize that its study & practice can lead to a greater serenity of mind, a wholeness of outlook, and a higher degree of efficiency in the conduct & organization of their daily lives. Contents: Yoga in the east and in the west; Five refusals; Four qualifications; Posture, breath & attention; Concentration, meditation & contemplation.