Heart of the Yogi
An approach to the ideas and history of yoga philosophy as an extended conversation between traditions that addresses the most central questions of life.
Heart of the Yogi
$25
"Many books have connected the ‘heart’ with ‘yoga’ in their very titles, equating ‘yoga’ with single yoga philosophy, or idea of the "essence" of yoga teachings.
I have a slightly different take: I think it is more rewarding to treat the exploration of yoga philosophy as an exploration of the ‘hearts’ of those practicing yoga — in its different forms — through the ages.
The different forms of yoga philosophy are expressions of their hearts — their understanding of what they seek through their practice, or the meaning and significance of their goals — through the ‘philosophy’ they taught as the guide for their practice.
This opens us up to the rich variety of approaches to yoga, and allows us to recognize those with whom we resonate, as well as giving us the space to recognize aspects of yoga philosophy arising at different times in history as aspects with which we do not resonate — and with which we may, in fact, argue.
And most of all, the study of yoga philosoph(ies), with its various tools and perspectives, is an invitation to you to study your own heart as a yogi or yogini, enriched by the contemplations that came before us."
— from the Introduction, by Doug Keller
The book is truebound, with a water-resistent velvet lamination, 8 1/2 by 11 inches.
- Heart of the Yogi is 294 pages
Shipping is by US Postal Service Priority Mail, with tracking available.
- Shipping is available to countries outside of the United States. While shipping charged for these orders is expensive ($40), the actual cost of shipping averages around $70, so you are actually receiving a reduced rate.
- Shipping times can vary from country to country, and in some cases shipping protocols within some countries can cause delays, which are unpredictable.
- US Priority Mail, while slightly more expensive, is the fastest and most reliable form of shipping, especially outside of the USA.
- If the shipment of your order is taking longer than you would expect, email Doug Keller at doyoga@mac.com
