Yoga - Philosophy for Everyone (eBook, ePUB)

Bending Mind and Body
Redaktion: Allhoff, Fritz; Swan, Liz Stillwaggon

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Stimulates thoughts and expands awareness of the philosophical dimensions of yoga in its many forms and practices Yoga -- Philosophy for Everyone presents a wide array of perspectives by people whose lives have been touched by yoga. Addressing myriad aspects of yoga's divergent paths, topics include body image for men and women; the religious and spiritual aspects of yoga; and issues relating to ethics, personal growth, and the teaching of yoga. Written by philosophers and non-philosophers alike, with contributions from professional yoga instructors, lifelong practitioners, and first-timers, Yoga -- Philosophy for Everyone offers a wealth of material for both enjoyment and deep reflection.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. September 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118121436
• Artikelnr.: 37346229

Autorenporträt

Liz Stillwaggon Swan has a PhD in philosophy and is a certified yoga instructor. Her niche in the world is helping people exercise their brains and their bodies. Her recent publications in the emerging field of biosemiotics explore how we use our brains and bodies to make sense of the world. She is also a new mother and delights in watching her son practice happy baby pose. Series Editor: Fritz Allhoff is an associate professor in the philosophy department at Western Michigan University, as well as a senior research fellow at the Australian National University's Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics. In addition to editing the Philosophy for Everyone series, he is also the volume editor or co-editor for several titles, including Wine & Philosophy (Wiley-Blackwell, 2007), Whiskey & Philosophy (with Marcus P. Adams, Wiley, 2009), and Food & Philosophy (with Dave Monroe, Wiley-Blackwell, 2007). His academic research interests engage various facets of applied ethics, ethical theory, and the history and philosophy of science.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword: John Friend Editor's Introduction: Liz Stillwaggon Swan
Acknowledgments Part 1: Coming Into The Space: What Is Yoga? Part 2: The
Asanas: Yoga And The Body Part 3: Prana: Yoga's Vital Energy Part 4: Yamas
And Niyamas: Ethics And Yoga Notes on Contributors