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Yoga – Philosophy for Everyone: Bending Mind and Body: 41

Yoga – Philosophy for Everyone: Bending Mind and Body: 41

by Fritz Allhoff (Editor), JohnFriend (Foreword), Liz Stillwaggon Swan (Editor)

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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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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 248
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 28 Oct 2011
ISBN 10: 0470658800
ISBN 13: 9780470658802

Media Reviews
This fascinating collection of essays reveals that although yoga means something different to each person, it is a powerful a movement today as when it first began. (Yoga Magazine, 1 February 2012)
Author Bio
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.