Politics and Promise of Yoga - Contemporary Relevance of an Ancient Practice

Yoga is a popular and beneficial evidence-based health practice. This book addresses the origins, explores yoga's evolution, and outlines current scientific research as well as contemporary discussions related to the possibilities as well as the politicization of this ancient Indian practice.

List of contents

List of Figures
Acknowledgments
Introduction
History and Origin of YogaBasics of Yoga, Meditation and MindfulnessEfficacy of Yoga Therapy for Physical and Mental Health ConditionsContemporary Issues and PracticesGlossary
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

About the author

Renée Krusche is postdoctoral research fellow and lecturer at University of Erlangen–Nuremberg.

Summary

Yoga is a popular and beneficial evidence-based health practice. This book addresses the origins, explores yoga’s evolution, and outlines current scientific research as well as contemporary discussions related to the possibilities as well as the politicization of this ancient Indian practice.

Product details

• Authors: Anjali Kanojia, Anjali H. Kanojia
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9781498599344
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-9934-4
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: Explorations in Indic Traditions: Theological, Ethical, and Philosophical
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Relaxation, yoga, meditation, autogenic training; Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions; PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body, HEALTH & FITNESS / Yoga, Philosophy of Mind, PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, RELIGION / Philosophy, RELIGION / Psychology of Religion, RELIGION / Hinduism / Rituals & Practice, Exercise & workout books, Yoga for exercise, Philosophy of religion, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy, Hindu Life & Practice, Hindu life and practice