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The Politics and Promise of Yoga

Contemporary Relevance of an Ancient Practice
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Yoga is many things to many people. However, the basics of yoga are worth understanding given its popularity and the benefits of the practice. This includes understanding yoga's roots, its origins, its development within and outside India as well as the research involving yoga as an integrative therapeutic modality. The author introduces the topic of yoga to healthcare officials, practitioners, skeptics, and a range of curious people in between. For yoga practitioners and those interested in the practice, The Politics and Promise of Yoga: Contemporary Relevance of an Ancient Practice outlines a condensed view of traditional yoga practices and provides a glimpse into the origin of yoga within Indian history and philosophy. The author hopes that policymakers will be interested in this evidence-based scientific practice so that it can be systematically incorporated into mainstream biomedical systems around the globe. This book also serves to confirm existing knowledge and historical nuances about yoga and also addresses contemporary debates and politics which revolve around the practice.
Anjali H. Kanojia is a political scientist, yoga teacher, practitioner, and founder of ONI Consulting.
List of Figures Acknowledgments Introduction History and Origin of Yoga Basics of Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness Efficacy of Yoga Therapy for Physical and Mental Health Conditions Contemporary Issues and Practices Glossary Bibliography Index About the Author
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