Yoga Dictionary

Covering both Yoga's metaphysical and practical dimensions, words, expressions, technical terms and concepts--from profiles of the great Yogic sages to the levels of ecstasy in tantric Yoga--are defined. Several essay-length entries provide substantial introductions to Yogic history, literature and thought, along with quotes from scriptures. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This book is not just a dictionary of Yoga terms but in many ways a complete introduction into the thoughts of the Hindu world and seers of this faith.

Comprehensive diictionary of terms used in yoga asanas and in yoga philosophy generally, along with some accompanying Hindu and Buddhist words and reference illustrations of asanas, chakra symbols, and yoga physiology. Almost every posture known is here. English terms and posture names are also explained. This is also an encyclopaedic dictionary giving names and dates of key teachers and yoga authorities. Full diacritical marks are shown on the Sanskrit names, for reference. As the preface states, 'This is a dictionary of terms you may come across on your yoga journey ...it is comprehensive enough to help you in your search for inner peace through yoga.... Sanskrit is the only language that does not take its name from the people who spoke it. The very word Sanskrit implies something put together perfectly, refined and cultured, and the written form is called ... 'the writing of the

Sri M. P. Pandit has done a great service in aiding the reader in obtaining a deeper and more complete understanding of the concepts of Sri Aurobindo's Yoga. Sri Aurobindo writes about universal concepts based on the ancient wisdom of the Indian civilization and the path of yoga to establish a Life Divine here on our planet. This dictionary explains the terms used by the master and is an invaluable guide for a clearer understanding of his works.

There has been a demand for this little dictionary for a long time by students of yoga and related philosophies. So in response to many requests I am sending out this little volume with the hope it will be of some small help for those yoga students whose yogi or yogini teachers love to drop unfamiliar Sanskrit terms during sessions.

Dictionary of terminology of Yoga philosophy.