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10 produkter
E-bok
Engelska, 2010122 kr
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The basic questions of Who Am I? Where Am I Going? What Is the Purpose of Life? are asked by every generation, and Patanjali's answers (given in the third century BC) form one of the oldest spiritual texts in the world. 'That which unites' is called 'Yoga' - and is thus much broader than the form of exercise so popular today. It is a way to restore our lost wholeness, our integrity as complete human beings, by unifying the personality around a centre that is silent and unbounded. Alistair Shearer's superb introduction and translation bring these ancient, vital teachings to life in the modern world and are for all those who seek the benefits of self-knowledge.
E-bok
Engelska, 2013120 kr
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This stunning India travel pictorial captures the intensity, color and energy of this ancient nation in breathtaking photos and fascinating essays exploring all aspects of Indian life.Everywhere one looks in India, time-honored tradition meets twenty-first century head-on in a dizzying cocktail of intense impressions. India’s compelling appeal derives from her rich history, her incredibly diverse population, and the staggering array of artistic achievements that are visible throughout the land.Covering the entire Indian subcontinent from the Himalayas in the north through the central plains to the tropical southern coastal states of Goa, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, with their wondrous beaches and temples, this beautiful book fully encapsulates the complete India experience. India is a paradise for the curious, for the reverent, for the adventuresome, and this is beautifully captured in India: Land of Living Traditions.
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
292 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2022
181 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
393 kr
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How did a venerable Indian spiritual discipline turn into a £20 billion-a-year mainstay of the wellness industry? What happened along yoga’s winding path from the caves and forests of the sages to the gyms, hospitals and village halls of the modern West?This comprehensive history sets yoga in its global cultural context for the first time, leading us on a journey from arcane religious rituals and medieval body-magic, through Christianity and the British Empire, to Indian nationalists and the twentieth-century West. Yoga has now become embedded in powerful social currents including feminism, digital media, celebrity culture, the stress pandemic and the quest for authentic identity.Shearer’s revealing history boasts a colourful cast of characters past and present, in an engaging tale of scholars and scandal, science and spirit, wisdom and waywardness. This is the untold story of yoga, warts and all.
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
174 kr
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How did a venerable Indian spiritual discipline turn into a £20 billion-a-year mainstay of the wellness industry? What happened along yoga’s winding path from the caves and forests of the sages to the gyms, hospitals and village halls of the modern West?This comprehensive history sets yoga in its global cultural context for the first time, leading us on a journey from arcane religious rituals and medieval body-magic, through Christianity and the British Empire, to Indian nationalists and the twentieth-century West. Yoga has now become embedded in powerful social currents including feminism, digital media, celebrity culture, the stress pandemic and the quest for authentic identity.Shearer’s revealing history boasts a colourful cast of characters past and present, in an engaging tale of scholars and scandal, science and spirit, wisdom and waywardness. This is the untold story of yoga, warts and all.
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
208 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
288 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2010
151 kr
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The basic questions of Who Am I? Where Am I Going? What Is the Purpose of Life? are asked by every generation, and Patanjali's answers (given in the third century BC) form one of the oldest spiritual texts in the world. 'That which unites' is called 'Yoga' - and is thus much broader than the form of exercise so popular today. It is a way to restore our lost wholeness, our integrity as complete human beings, by unifying the personality around a centre that is silent and unbounded. Alistair Shearer's superb introduction and translation bring these ancient, vital teachings to life in the modern world and are for all those who seek the benefits of self-knowledge.
E-bok
Spanska, 2025124 kr
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Desde sus orígenes milenarios en la mística hindú hasta su transformación en un fenómeno global del mundo moderno, este libro descubre una de las prácticas espirituales y físicas más antiguas y respetadas de la humanidad. «Historia del yoga» arroja luz sobre su mestizaje, sobre las curiosas y a veces intrincadas circunstancias de su nacimiento y sobre el lugar que ocupa en la trama de la vida contemporánea. Alistair Shearer sigue las transformaciones históricas y los cambios sociales que se han producido en el sinuoso camino que, desde las cuevas y los bosques de la antigua India, ha ido a parar a los gimnasios, los estudios, los talleres y los centros culturales de Occidente. Se pregunta qué han perdido, o tal vez ganado, las enseñanzas originales de los sabios al ser trasplantadas a un terreno foráneo, o cómo es que hay tantas formas diferentes de yoga que parecen incluir un poco de todo, desde los músculos hasta la plenitud mental, y desde la lucha contra el estrés hasta la liberación espiritual. «La historia del encuentro entre Oriente y Occidente a través del yoga es tan compleja y enigmática como importante. Alistair Shearer la desarrolla con la combinación precisa de rigor académico y prosa convincente». Philip Goldberg, autor de American Veda y The Life of Yogananda «Una historia del yoga precisa, elegante y magníficamente formativa...«El excepcional libro de Shearer es una reflexión seria y de amplio alcance acerca de la naturaleza de la autenticidad». The Spectator«Una historia fascinante sobre cómo un asombroso arte antiguo se convirtió en parte integral de la vida occidental». The Irish Times«Una crónica ingeniosa y erudita de la práctica hindú que en la actualidad es un elemento básico y rentable del bienestar en Occidente». THE WALL STREET JOURNAL