The Yoga Manifesto - by Brian Dana Akers (Paperback)

About the Book

Yoga's glorious past, astonishing present-and breathtaking future.

The Yoga Manifesto answers two questions: Why Yoga? Why now?

Book Synopsis

Yoga's glorious past, astonishing present-and breathtaking future.

The Yoga Manifesto answers two questions: Why Yoga? Why now?

It summarizes the very long and remarkable history of Yoga from its Indian origins to its global present, its entanglement with money, where it fits in the constellation of religions, its dialectic with science, its place in today's society, and the bright future of Yoga.

Review Quotes

"Like having a face-to-face conversation with the author."

-Dr. James D. Neill, Astrophysicist

California Institute of Technology

"Historically accurate. Thoughtfully discusses the connections of Yoga with science, society and the economy. Beautifully written."

-Dr. Madhav M. Deshpande, Sanskritist

University of Michigan

Oxford Center for Hindu Studies

National Institute of Advanced Studies

"It is a lovely thing. Congratulations! Most interesting argument for optimism about the future of Yoga. Lots of goodies on every page. Well done!"

-Dr. Thomas R. Trautmann, Historian

University of Michigan

"The writing was accessible and engaging. I learned a lot."

-Gaynelle Grover, Partner

StealThunder

"Very fascinating and informative. A mighty little book!"

-JoAnn Margolis, Retired Librarian