Yoga: The Ultimate Spiritual Path

by Rajarshi Muni

Book Overview

When you hear the word "yoga," you probably think of slow, gentle stretching and breathing exercises. But the Indian system of yoga encompasses much more than the exercise-based "hatha" yoga. Yoga is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1567184413
• ISBN13: 9781567184419
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.1"

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Yoga: The Ultimate Spiritual Path

Swami Rajarshi Muni is an advanced practicing yogi who has written numerous books. His latest, Yoga: The Ultimate Spiritual Path, is "a remarkable synthesis of yoga psychology and metaphysics." In it, he traces the history of yogic philosophy and its development over time, emphasizing its role in spiritual unfolding. He does not include any yoga postures, leaving that up to individual instructors. "Yoga is neither a religion by itself nor part of any other religious system," he says, adding that "yoga is universal and a yogi is not necessarily bound to any particular religious faith." He defines it as "the union between the individual self and the universal self." Yoga is available to anyone who wishes to accept its discipline. Muni discusses yoga practices relating to a variety of areas, such as rebirth, karma, the purpose of life, bliss, human consciousness, and suffering. Although yoga is an ancient practice, its underlying philosophy is timeless and still relevant to those wishing to transform their lives. Classical yoga focuses on spiritual development and the attainment of higher levels of consciousness, and this is what Muni concentrates on throughout his writing. "Yoga: The Ultimate Spiritual Path provides a comprehensive overview of traditional yoga philosophy for the Western reader and at the same time creates a context that helps us place ourselves on the spiritual pathway, so that we may understand the deeper purpose for our existence." It's essential reading for all those interested in philosophy. It will also satisfy those who've practiced yoga as a physical or mental exercise, but sense that there's more to it than simple exercise.