Yoga in Britain
Stretching Spirituality and Educating Yogis
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Equinox Publishing Ltd
Published:1st Jun '19
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Yoga in Britain reveals how yoga came to be an accepted, mainstream activity. In mid-twentieth century Britain, yoga transformed from an esoteric concept into a something that could be taught in to middle-class women in adult education classes. Much of the popularization of yoga in this context was seen in terms of being a source of potential public benefit in promoting physical health and wellbeing. Yoga was also widely acknowledged to offer an opportunity for spiritual exploration, but largely as a private, highly individual concern. Using extensive archival evidence and oral history interviews, the book stresses the importance of adult educational structures in how yoga was popularized in twentieth century Britain. It argues that this context is crucial in understanding the contemporary popularity of yoga globally.
"Whether you are simply young, or a new student of yoga, or like me go back a long way, you will find this book fascinating. . . .This is a fascinating study and almost fully comprehensive. . . . It is impressively scholarly while being a good read." --Sullivan, Sally, dipika, Journal of Iyengar Yoga Maida Vale, No. 52, July 2020 "Yoga in Britain is an excellent account of a regional yoga tradition. It contributes to the rich and growing field of yoga studies . . . historians of yoga, physical culture, and twentieth century Britain will enjoy its depth and richness."--Crockford, Susannah, Ghent University "Yoga is becoming a serious topic for scholars, and this book is an important milestone in our understanding of yoga practice. . . . It is a rich, affectionate and detailed picture of British men and women looking for something - in northern cities and village halls; in the evenings and at precious free moments between other duties - and finding it in yoga." --Joanna Labon,Spectrum, Autumn 2019
ISBN: 9781781796597
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 647g
324 pages