Yoga Morality: Ancient Teachings at a Time of Global Crisis

by Georg Feuerstein

This book explores what integral morality and maturity means in traditional yogic terms and in the context of contemporary culture. Feuerstein shows how the ancient teachings of Yoga are singularly relevant in our time of global crisis. At the same time, he offers a trenchant critique of the contemporary Yoga movement. This work, which is full of surprising insights, is required reading for anyone aspiring to understand or practice authentic Yoga.

292 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Georg A. Feuerstein was an Indologist and, according to his associate Ken Wilber, among the foremost Westerns scholar-practitioners of yoga. After doing his postgraduate research at Durham University in England, he moved to the United States, eventually settling in Canada with his wife and sometime co-author Brenda.

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A truly remarkable and relatable book on the ethics of yoga. This is a must read for any serious practitioner who sees yoga for what it really is and not just a "work out"