Yoga Studies in Five Minutes

by Theodora Wildcroft, The Open UniversityBarbora Sojková, University of Oxford (Volume Editors)

Yoga Studies in Five Minutes provides an accessible guide to the diverse and growing field of research into yoga as a social, historical and cultural phenomenon. Both leading scholars and innovative researchers offer 60 brief responses to questions that offer insights into the study of yoga, such as: Who was the first teacher of yoga? Is yoga Indian? What is paramparā? Are there holy texts in yoga? What are the goals of yoga? Why do yogis hold their breath?

The collection covers ancient history, modern developments, and contemporary issues, considers the diverse practices and philosophies of yoga in a range of contexts, and uses a range of approaches, from philology to anthropology to art history. The collection is useful for established scholars looking to broaden their understanding of this rapidly developing field, as well as for those new to the subject. The book is an ideal starting point for both independent study and the classroom.

ISBN-13 (Hardback) 9781800505995
Price (Hardback) £70.00 / $90.00
ISBN-13 (Paper) 9781800506008
Price (Paper) £23.95 / $32.95
ISBN (eBook) 9781800506015
ISBN (ePub) 9781800506220
Price (eBook & ePub) Individual £23.95 / $32.95
Price (eBook & ePub) Institutional £550.00 / $700.00
Publication 15/06/2025
Pages 234
Size 216 x 140mm
Readership students and general readers

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  • isbn
    9781800505995 (Hardback)
    9781800506008 (Paperback)
    9781800506015 (eBook)
    9781800506220 (ePub)
  • publisher
    Equinox Publishing Ltd.
  • publisher place
    Sheffield (U.K.)
  • series title
    Religion in 5 Minutes
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