Author: Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Publisher: Yoga Publications Trust
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 501
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788186336267
Description
Yoga Darshan gives a contemporary yogic vision of the Upanishads as expounded by Swami Niranjananda Saraswati. Taking a holistic and practical view of spiritual life, this text provides a picture of yoga that is both panoramic and precise.
In the theoretical section the different traditions and philosophies of yoga are clearly identified and explained along with clear expositions on hatha, raja, mantra, karma, jnana, laya and esoteric yogas. The practical section highlights classical practices from the Yoga Upanishads and the yogic perspective on physiology and health.
Yoga Darshan is a central textbook for all Bihar Yoga Bharati undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Contents
THEORETICAL ASPECT
Vedic Tradition of Yoga
Sanatan Culture
Evolving Awareness
Yogic Keywords
Aspects of Yogic Discipline
Karma Yoga
Jnana Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Raja Yoga-The Role of the Vrittis
Raja Yoga-Bahiranga-External Stages
Raja Yoga-Antaranga-Internal Stages
Mantra Yoga
Laya Yoga
Esoteric Yoga
PRACTICAL ASPECT
INTRODUCTION
Asana
Pranayama
Bandhas and Granthis
Mudras
Holistic Physiology
Causes of Imbalance and Disease According to Yoga
Yoga of Common Sense
GLOSSARY
INDEX OF PRACTICES
GENERAL INDEX