About the The Mirror of Yoga (Paperback)

A complete exploration of yoga philosophy, practice, and history from one of the most well-respected teachers in the West--now in paperback.
The Mirror of Yoga is a detailed overview of the rich teachings and sutras that inform the many schools of yoga. With great depth and clarity, Richard Freeman describes the various styles and schools of yoga (hatha, bhakti, jnana, karma, tantra, and others); explains the Upanishads and Sankhya philosophy; and discusses the role of the guru, chanting, meditation, and serving others. He gives clear explanations of the Yoga Sutra of Pantanjali and the process and purpose of hatha yoga. All of this is applied to the actual practice, giving the reader the tools to digest and apply this wealth of information.