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The Spiritual Roots of Yoga: Royal Path to Freedom Paperback – August 31, 2006

by Ravi Ravindra (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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Rather than a hatha how-to guide with asanas and step-by-step instructions, The Spiritual Roots of Yoga explains yoga’s origin and underlying philosophy. The book dives straight to the heart of the yogic tradition embodied in the figure of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, an understanding broadened through an examination of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. It then provides the framework for an accessible comparison between yoga and Christian, Buddhist, and other systems of thought. The author of several acclaimed interfaith studies, Ravi Ravindra writes from a deep understanding of not only the philosophy but the context from which yoga evolved, as well as its standing within the community of religious thought and practice, offering practitioners and other spiritual pilgrims a deeper appreciation of the tradition.
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  1. Print length
    350 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Morning Light Press
  4. Publication date
    August 31, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    5.53 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1596750111
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1596750111
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Morning Light Press; 1st edition (August 31, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1596750111
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1596750111
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.53 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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Jacqueline Butler
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2014
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Excellent, I highly recommend, simply and logically spells it out. Nice easy chapters and explains it through different religions and perspectives from history
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Wildi Lucie
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical background of the yoga tradition
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2007
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Very interesting book with a lovely overview regarding genuine philosophical thought in relation to yoga.

Perfect reminder that yoga is much more than health providing gymnastics !!
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T. Arieta
5.0 out of 5 stars I Love this book!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2007
If you have read or would like to read The Sutras of Pantanjali and the Bhagahad Gita this is a great companion book to pull the two philosophical books together..oh, and apply yoga to everyday life. I'd recommend reading the last chapter first, it was recommended to me and I am to really apply the "everyday yoga" to my life and my journaling. I highly recommend this boo.
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Réza Ganjavi
1.0 out of 5 stars Traditionalist ... boring...
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2007
Mr. Ravindra bashed the heck out of his long term friend J. Krishnamurti in his book Two Birds, yet he continues to use association with J.K. for motives which I absolutely can not conceive in this book.

The book is boring, is right in the grooves of traditions despite his references to J. Krishnamurti who was entirely non traditional.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2017
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Good book!
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