Classical Yoga Philosophy And The Legacy Of S Khya

This book differs from other studies of Patanjali's Yoga-Sutra in that it places it in its original context and sees it as the source of the whole edifice of classical yoga and not just as a summary of previous developments. An essential reference for students and practitioners of yoga's philosophical foundations.

Samkhya and Yoga are two of the oldest and most influential systems of classical Indian philosophy. Filling a gap in current scholarship, this stimulating book provides a thorough analysis of the systems in order to fully understand Indian philosophy.

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue Religious Experience in the Hindu Tradition that was published in Religions

For serious yoga practitioners curious to know the ancient origins of the art, Stephen Phillips, a professional philosopher and sanskritist with a long-standing personal practice, lays out the philosophies of action, knowledge, and devotion as well as the processes of meditation, reasoning, and self-analysis that formed the basis of yoga in ancient and classical India and continue to shape it today. In discussing yoga's fundamental commitments, Phillips explores traditional teachings of hatha yoga, karma yoga, bhakti yoga, and tantra, and shows how such core concepts as self-monitoring consciousness, karma, nonharmfulness (ahimsa), reincarnation, and the powers of consciousness relate to modern practice. He outlines values implicit in bhakti yoga and the tantric yoga of beauty and art and explains the occult psychologies of koshas, skandhas, and chakras. His book incorporates original translations from the early Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutra (the entire text), the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and seminal tantric writings of the tenth-century Kashmiri Shaivite, Abhinava Gupta. A glossary defining more than three hundred technical terms and an extensive bibliography offer further help to nonscholars. A remarkable exploration of yoga's conceptual legacy, Yoga, Karma, and Rebirth crystallizes ideas about self and reality that unite the many incarnations of yoga.

The Integrity of the Yoga Darśana centers on the thought of Patañjali, the great exponent of the authoritative and Classical Yoga school of Hinduism and the reputed author of the Yoga-Sutras. In this textual, historical, and interpretive study, Whicher offers a plausible and innovative reading of the "intention" of the Yoga-Sutras, namely that Yoga does not advocate the abandonment or condemnation of the world, but rather supports a stance that enables one to live more fully in the world without being enslaved by worldly identification. Challenging and correcting misperceptions about Yoga drawn by traditional and modern interpretations of the Yoga-Sutras, the author argues for a fresh vision of the spiritual potential present in this seminal text, thereby contributing to our understanding of the meaning and practical relevance of Yoga and its reception today.

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Perspectives on Reincarnation: Hindu, Christian, and Scientific" that was published in Religions

A collection of classic essays by two highly regarded scholars on the development of yoga and its rapport with other religious traditions. Georg Feuerstein, one of the world's foremost scholars of yoga, and Jeanine Miller, long recognized for her insightful commentaries on the RgVeda, here pool their considerable talents in a look at the development of yogic thought across the ages and its similarities with the Christian mysticism of Meister Eckhart. Two of their essays included here, one concerning the essence of yoga and the other looking at the meaning of suffering in yoga, have long been singled out by indologists for correcting prevalent misconceptions and providing a conceptual framework for many of the subsequent studies in that field. The reprinting of these important essays in The Essence of Yoga gives new readers a chance to share some of the authors' earliest insights into yoga and their deep conviction that these discoveries are of the highest significance for a proper understanding of the human condition.

Yoga is one of the six systems of the ancient Vedic philosophies. The tradition has evolved over the period of two millenniums through the various paths, such as Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, Hatha, Mantra, Laya yet all of them leading to one goal of Raja Yoga. In modern times the trend of postural yoga has overshadowed the other limbs of yoga thus, completely ignoring the real aim of Yoga. This book will take you from the roots of Yoga, to its development, different paths of yoga, its evolution and connection with Tantras, Vedas and Upanishads. There are also detailed explanations and techniques of Pranayama, Dharana, Dhyana, Pratyahara, Mantra, Mudras, Bandhas and Japa. Will also clarify the true meaning of Tantra, which is mostly misunderstood in present times and shed some light on Tantric concept of various forms of Chakras and what is meant by the awakening of Kundalini. Subsequently, understanding the deep association of Yoga and Tantra, and its impact on Buddhism, Jainism and modern day Hinduism. Apparently the key cause of Yoga was always related to Sanatan Dharma and not limited to the modern understanding of New Age Yoga or acrobatic poses. Will also offer you in-depth knowledge on what asanas were really used for throughout ancient times and its transformation to present age. The book also examines the doctrines of Patanjali's eight limbed Yoga, development of Hatha Yoga from the teachings of Tantra, some insight on the Nath Yogis and Kanphata Yogis, a brief introduction on Yogic diet and Ayurveda. Overall the book explores the journey of the original classical yoga of India. About the author: Anil Machado is practitioner of Kalaripayattu and strongly follows the philosophy of Yoga. He has traveled extensively throughout India in the quest of understanding the origins and development of Yoga, finding the true meaning, studying various paths and learning under some of the Gurus such as Sadhguru, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, B.K.S. Iyengar, K.Pattabhi Jois, Guru Pathare, Guru Darekar, Baba Ramdev, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Sri Yogendra, Professor S.K.Ramchandra Rao and others. He lived among the Nath Yogis, the Aghoris to understand and learn the real Hatha Yoga. Researched extensively at Central Archaeological Library - Government of India, Jadavpur University, Sri Venkatesa University, L.B.S.National Academy of Administration Library, Yoga Institute of India, Aurobindo Ashram, Aghori Ashram and other research institutes on the Vedic culture and Yoga. He has conducted over thousands of seminars, training's, conferences on Vedic philosophy and Yoga. In 2016 he conducted presentation of Vedic India and Yoga over 250 schools in Poland. Most importantly in the year 2018 he received a special accolade from the Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi for his contribution in the field of Yoga in Poland.