The Art of Yoga - by Sophia Johnson (Hardcover)

About the Book

The set of practices encircling mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions is referred to as Yoga. As a form of exercise, it involves physical activities such as asanas coupled with pranayama or breathing exercises, followed by a period of relaxation or meditation at the end. Buddhist yoga, Jain yoga, hatha yoga, and classical yoga are some of the various forms of yoga. In particular, hatha yoga is a yoga discipline that emphasizes the development of physical and mental strength through a series of postures and exercises. This book provides comprehensive insights into Yoga. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this text an invaluable source of knowledge. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

Book Synopsis

The set of practices encircling mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions is referred to as Yoga. As a form of exercise, it involves physical activities such as asanas coupled with pranayama or breathing exercises, followed by a period of relaxation or meditation at the end. Buddhist yoga, Jain yoga, hatha yoga, and classical yoga are some of the various forms of yoga. In particular, hatha yoga is a yoga discipline that emphasizes the development of physical and mental strength through a series of postures and exercises. This book provides comprehensive insights into Yoga. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this text an invaluable source of knowledge. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.