Gheranda Samhita/Commentary on the Yoga Teachings of Maharshi Gheranda Paperback – December 19, 2012

This is simply one of the best books I have ever read on classical yoga practices. This book provides a commentary on one of the principal source texts of Hatha yoga, I won't bother to explain the importance of this ancient text here, a quick Google search will make clear how important the Gheranda Samhita is. This commentary, by the well regarded Swami Niranjan, head of the famed Bihar School of Yoga (publisher of many other highly recommeded books on yoga), provides a verse-by-verse discussion, complete with the original Sanskrit, a transliteration, and an English translation. After each English translation is a DETAILED explanation of technique discussed in the text, including helpful background and yoga philosophy as appropriate. When I say detailed commentary, I mean literally step-by-step instructions with a list of the benefits and contraindications for each practice. Where modern versions of the ancient practice differ, he explains both the ancient way and modern way.Anyone who wants to understand the origins of classical Hatha yoga would be richly rewarded by this work.

This book arrived in perfect shape and is an excellent reference for any serious student of yoga. I will be consulting it for many years to come. I am very pleased to have this as part of my yoga library. I highly recommend this work and the seller. Thank you for offering this book and providing such a welcome purchasing experience.

As described in perfect condition

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Every yoga teacher should own this book. The technioques described here may differ from modern postural yoga forms yet they remain precious.Explanations of different yogic techniques are well researched, clear and complete. A great resource for practitioners to deepen their knowledge.

Having read at least 10 other translations of the Yoga Sutras, I found this one to be the most comprehensive one for someone who isn't a Sanskrit scholar. I highly recommend his book.

I don't even have the book yet in the mail and I'll rate it 5 stars because i know it will just be that crazy good!!

Well written and useful.