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Yoga History and Philosophy


Yoga is far more than an excercise. This section directs users to books dealing with yoga history and philosopy.

1. Connolly, Peter. A Student's Guide to the History and Philosophy of Yoga. London; Oakville, CT: Equinox, 2007.

What's inside: discussing the historical evolution of yoga in India; also touching topics such as different forms of modern yoga and yoga psychology
Location and call number: Davis Library 3rd floor stacks, B132.Y6 C638 2007
Audience: university students taking course in Comparative Religion and Philosophy; practitioners of yoga who seek to go beyond the activity and explore its spiritual dimensions

2. De Michelis, Elizabeth. A History of Modern Yoga: Patanjali and Western Esotericism London; New York: Continuum, 2004.

What's inside: examining the root and religious foundation of modern yoga; discussing the theory and practice of modern yoga
Location and call number: Davis Library 3rd floor stacks, B132.Y6 D37 2003
Audience: advanced readers