Yoga body: the origins of modern posture practice

Most people assume that 'postural' yoga is an ancient Indian tradition. But in fact, as Singleton shows, this type of yoga is quite a recent development. Singleton presents a study of the origins of postural yoga, challenging many current notions about its nature and origins.

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Main Author: Singleton, Mark 1976- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2010
In:Year: 2010
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hatha yoga / Asana / Adaptation / Western world
Further subjects:B Hatha Yoga
B Hatha yoga
B Posture
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Summary:Most people assume that 'postural' yoga is an ancient Indian tradition. But in fact, as Singleton shows, this type of yoga is quite a recent development. Singleton presents a study of the origins of postural yoga, challenging many current notions about its nature and origins.
ISBN:0199777306
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195395358.001.0001