The Truth of Yoga

Subtitled “A Comprehensive Guide to Yoga’s History, Texts, Philosophy, and Practices,” this book gives an overview of yoga’s evolution from its earliest origins to what it is today. Structured in concise and accessible chapters, it outlines key themes that have influenced practices over the centuries, quoting widely from traditional texts and putting their teachings into context, while also dispelling misconceptions. The Truth of Yoga draws on the latest scholarly findings, and presents them with practitioners in mind, highlighting ways to keep traditions alive in the twenty-first century.