The Story of Yoga: From Ancient India to the Modern West

by Alistair Shearer

Book Overview

How did an ancient Indian spiritual discipline turn into a $20+ billion-a-year mainstay of the global 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. It leads us on a fascinating journey across the world, from arcane religious rituals and medieval...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1787381927
• ISBN13: 9781787381926
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Hurst & Co.
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 5.9" x 9.3"