A History of Yoga
Author:   Vivian Worthington
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781041204824


Pages:   168
Publication Date:   30 December 2025
Format:   Hardback
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A History of Yoga


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First published in 1982, A History of Yoga offers a comprehensive exploration of yoga’s evolution, from its origins before the Vedic age through its development in Hinduism, Buddhism, Tantrism, Zen, Tibetan traditions, and modern Hatha yoga. The book provides concise summaries of yoga’s major classics and profiles its most influential figures. Written for the general reader, it balances clarity and factual depth, making it an essential resource for understanding yoga’s historical and cultural significance.

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Author:   Vivian Worthington
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.470kg
ISBN:  

9781041204824


ISBN 10:   1041204825
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   30 December 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword by Brian Netscher Preface Chronological Table Introduction 1. Beginnings 2. The Principal Upanishads 3. Jainism 4. Buddhism 5. The Bhagavad Gita 6. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 7. Yoga as Philosophy: The Six Systems 8. Mahayana Buddhism 9. Tantrism 10. Vedanta 11. Laya Yoga 12. Tibetan Yoga 13. Zen 14. Hatha Yoga 15. Yoga Moves Westward Bibliography Index

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