4201 - Encyclopedic Dictionary of Yoga
Author: Georg Feuerstein
Description: The Encyclopedia of Yoga by Georg Feuerstein is an authoritative and comprehensive reference work covering the full spectrum of yogic tradition. Drawing from ancient texts and modern scholarship, the book includes over 2,000 entries that explain Sanskrit terms, yogic concepts, key figures, practices, philosophies, and spiritual schools. With scholarly rigor and clarity, Feuerstein presents Yoga not just as a physical discipline, but as a vast spiritual science rooted in Indian philosophy and culture. ⸻ Keywords: Yoga, philosophy, spirituality, Sanskrit terms, asanas, meditation, Vedanta, Tantra, yogic texts, yogic schools ⸻ Ideal for: Yoga practitioners, scholars of Indian philosophy, spiritual seekers, yoga instructors, and anyone interested in a deep, historical understanding of Yoga ⸻ Age: 16 years and up (best suited for mature readers with an interest in detailed and scholarly content) ⸻ Theme: Comprehensive exploration of yogic knowledge, spiritual development, historical roots of Yoga, unity of body-mind-spirit ⸻ Tone: Scholarly, informative, neutral, in-depth ⸻ Book Type: Reference encyclopedia; spiritual and academic resource ⸻ Length: Approximately 400–800 pages.