The Inner Tradition of Yoga: A Guide to Yoga Philosophy for the Contemporary Practitioner
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A wise, accessible guide that makes the spiritual and ethical teachings of the yogic tradition immediately relatable to our practice on the mat—and in our everyday relationships and activities
“There is no daily practice without some formal training; and there is no deep spiritual training without the mess of relational life. The two are one,” says Michael Stone. At the root of yoga practice there is a vast and intriguing philosophy that teaches the ethics of nonviolence, patience, honesty, and respect.
Innovative teacher Michael Stone draws from numerous disciplines—including Buddhism and psychotherapy—to provide an in-depth, completely clear explanation of yogic philosophy, along with teachings on how to bring our understanding of yoga theory to deeper levels through our practice on the mat—and through our relationships with others. Yoga, says Stone, is a practice that helps us be more present with the actual, fluid life we are living right now—and there is no yoga without the conditions of your life. This book describes how to work with those conditions and how to fully appreciate yoga as a practice of being intimate with moment-to-moment reality. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon and Goodreads reviewers describe this book as a serious, thought-provoking guide to yoga philosophy rather than a fitness-focused yoga manual. Goodreads shows an active review base with many reader opinions, and the comments surfaced there include both appreciation for its depth and criticism that some concepts feel hard to absorb.
On review blogs, the overall reaction is strongly positive, with readers praising the book for making yoga’s ethical and spiritual dimensions feel practical and relevant to daily life. One blog review calls it a mind-opening read that reframes yoga beyond poses and exercise.
Another review site gives a more mixed response, noting that the book can feel dense at times while still offering meaningful insight for readers interested in yoga philosophy. Publisher blurbs emphasize that the book is aimed at contemporary practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of yoga’s tradition.
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Specifications
| Topic | Yoga |
Product Details
| Publisher | Shambhala |
| Publication date | July 17, 2018 |
| Edition | Revised |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 264 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1611805910 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1611805918 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.01 x 0.78 x 8.97 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #157,790 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #244 in Exercise Injuries & Rehabilitation #291 in Yoga (Books) #347 in Consciousness & Thought Philosophy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (343) |
