A History of Yoga

First published in 1982, A History of Yoga offers a comprehensive exploration of yoga's evolution, from its origins before the Vedic age through its development in Hinduism, Buddhism, Tantrism, Zen, Tibetan traditions, and modern Hatha yoga. The book provides concise summaries of yoga's major classics and profiles its most influential figures. Written for the general reader, it balances clarity and factual depth, making it an essential resource for understanding yoga's historical and cultural significance.

Foreword by Brian Netscher Preface Chronological Table Introduction 1. Beginnings 2. The Principal Upanishads 3. Jainism 4. Buddhism 5. The Bhagavad Gita 6. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 7. Yoga as Philosophy: The Six Systems 8. Mahayana Buddhism 9. Tantrism 10. Vedanta 11. Laya Yoga 12. Tibetan Yoga 13. Zen 14. Hatha Yoga 15. Yoga Moves Westward Bibliography Index