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Roots of Yoga

By: James Mallinson, Mark Singleton
Narrated by: Julian Elfer
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The first single, reliable collection of primary material from the source traditions of yoga.

Despite the immense popularity of yoga today, there is surprisingly little knowledge of its roots among practitioners. This book brings together, for the first time, the core teachings of yoga in the words of their authors, rather than in the secondary versions of modern interpreters. Including key passages from the Upanishads, the Buddhist and Jaina traditions, the yoga sections of the Indian Tantras, and many texts that are being critically translated for the first time, Roots of Yoga provides a comprehensive and immediate insight into the essential texts of the Indian traditions of yoga. This book is a first stop for anyone wishing to learn more than they are told at their yoga class and an indispensable resource for serious yoga practitioners and teachers.

©2017 James Mallinson and Mark Singleton (P)2021 Tantor Asian Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition World Literature Yoga Physical Exercise
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no coherent narrative so virtually incomprehensible. basically a list of references. would hope for something more coherent

Good as a reference book not to listen to

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Absolutely incomprehensible as an audiobook - it’s full of references and numeric lists that are read out by the narrator.

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