Patanjali and Yoga

In-depth background to the "Yoga Sutras" of Patanjali, the first systematic treatment of the physical & spiritual elements of yoga. The context in which the sutras were codified is described, & the relationship between yoga, Buddhism, Tantrism, & other Indian movements & philosophies is explained. In 216 pages with Index, Bibliography, & black-and-white photos throughout. Orig. published in French in 1962, this is the First Edition of the English-language translation from 1969. Navy blue quarter cloth-wrapped spine with gilt decorations & blue lettering, same blue appearing in an embossed design on the green paper-covered front boards. Condition is truly Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white, no foxing & just a hint of tanning. Extremely mild rubbing to extremities & lightly bumped corners. No writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. The unclipped DJ is downgraded to VG due to light rubbing & creasing to extremities, heaviest at both ends of spine. N0 chipping or tearing fading. Nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Please see our photos: they show the exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Photos & description property of Gargoyle Books. All orders processed by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time) ship that same day; weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Funk & Wagnells

Year: 1969

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

Address: 7525 Olive Place La Mesa, California

Website: https://www.gargoylebooks.net

Country: United States