Yoga for a World Out of Balance Teachings on Ethics and Social Action

Name: Yoga for a World Out of Balance Teachings on Ethics and Social Action
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ISBN: 9781590307052

ISBN-10: 1590307054

ISBN-13: 9781590307052

Edition: 2009

Authors: B. K. S. Iyengar, Michael Stone

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The true path of yoga calls for a commitment to social responsibility in addition to one's personal practice on the mathere is a fresh viewpoint from a psychologist and teacher of yoga and meditation. Yoga practitioners are increasingly looking to deepen and expand their practice in the areas of environmental awareness and social responsibility. Yoga magazines are featuring articles on subjects from fighting poverty to going green. In response to this need, this book shows how the yoga tradition offers a greater path to being a responsible member of the global community. With simplicity and clarity, Stone offers these ancient instructions for understanding the broad effects of our actions,…

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List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/29/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English

Michael Stone was for many years an investigative reporter forNew Yorkmagazine. He lives in New York City.



A Note on Pronunciation of Sanskrit Terms


Foreword



Introduction



The Path Unfolds



Restraint in Times of Unrestraint



Lack



Karma: Causality



Ahimsa: Nonviolence



Satya: Honesty



Asteya: Nonstealing



Brahmacarya: The Wise Use of Sexual Energy



Aparigraha: Nonacquisitiveness



Nothing Is Hidden!



Jewels Shower Down



Samadhi in Community



Final Thoughts


Acknowledgments


Appendix: Traditional Astanga Yoga Invocation: New Translation and Commentary


Notes


Credits


Index


About the Author