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The Roots of Yoga
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The Roots of Yoga delves into the historical development of yoga practices, tracing their evolution from ancient traditions to modern forms.
The book meticulously examines key texts and practices, providing a comprehensive overview of yoga's rich history.
It explores the diverse influences that shaped yoga's development, highlighting the interplay between religious, philosophical, and social factors.
The authors offer a critical analysis of various yoga styles, clarifying their origins and evolution.
The Roots of Yoga is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the historical context and diverse expressions of yoga.
The book meticulously examines key texts and practices, providing a comprehensive overview of yoga's rich history.
It explores the diverse influences that shaped yoga's development, highlighting the interplay between religious, philosophical, and social factors.
The authors offer a critical analysis of various yoga styles, clarifying their origins and evolution.
The Roots of Yoga is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the historical context and diverse expressions of yoga.
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, referring to a book co-authored with Mark Singleton, featuring translations of over 150 texts on yoga.

Jim Mallinson

39 snips
Origins of Yoga
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, referencing Jim Mallinson's translation on page 216 to 218.


Christopher Wallis

23 snips
The Real Story on Kundalinī
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as one of the books referenced in this episode.


Joshua Michael Schrei

The Poetry of The Point: All of Cosmos and Consciousness in a Little Round Dot
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's numerous books on yoga.


Mark Singleton

15. Mark Singleton | Yoga Body, 10 Years Later
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as an excellent book in the field of yoga studies, highlighting its influence on their own work.

Sunila S. Kale

Sunila S. Kale and Christian Lee Novetzke, "The Yoga of Power: Political Thought and Practice in India" (Columbia UP, 2025)
Mentioned by Barbara Sojkova as a helpful source book for pre-modern yoga, though sometimes daunting for practitioners.

Barbora Sojkova and Theodora Wildcroft, "Yoga Studies in Five Minutes" (Equinox Publishing, 2025)






