When most Westerners think of yoga, they envision flexible bodies in trendy studios. But this represents only a fraction of what yoga truly encompasses. This comprehensive guide explores authentic yoga teachings from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Eight Limbs, traditional Indian systems including the sacred Kriya Yoga lineage through Hariharananda, and how British gymnastics transformed yoga into modern fitness. Discover the profound difference between yoga’s philosophical foundations and commercialized “joint stretching,” and learn how to practice authentically in the modern world.
