The Art of Yoga: A Sequel. Full-Color Illustration Collector's Edition

Author: Jiana Wa
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: As a fitness movement that has taken the world by storm, yoga is gaining popularity among more and more people. Practicing yoga correctly not only maintains physical health but, more importantly, preserves mental harmony, enabling one to face the various pressures of life with a healthy mind and body. In its original meaning, "yoga" means "to be connected with the universe and the supreme." This highest state of yoga can be considered similar to the highest realm of "unity between heaven and man" in traditional Chinese culture. "The Art of Yoga" and the book itself consist of 200 paintings, all created by artists from around the world as devoted works inspired by the yoga culture depicted in the classic mythological stories of the ancient Indian epic "Mahabharata," such as the "Bhagavad Gita," "Ramayana," and "Gitanjali," using traditional oil painting techniques. These exquisite artworks, combined with easy-to-understand explanations, can help readers gain a deeper understanding and practice of yoga, this ancient science of life.