From an ancient philosophy out of India, yoga made its way to North America and Europe and is becoming more and more accepted as a form of modern exercise. Many people who try yoga are enthusiastic about its touted benefits of weight loss, stress reduction, improvement of health problems, and the like. But what is yoga really all about at the core—and is it okay to practice it? Bowing to Yoga ($11.99, paperback, 978-1-60957-628-8), a new title by Xulon Press author Armin Weidle, sheds light on the confusion about yoga. It will show where yoga came from, how it developed into its modern forms, and what the effects of yoga really are.
“I want to give my readers a solid foundation about the truth of yoga. I want them to realize that yoga is more than exercise or stress relief, and that it is inextricably rooted in Hinduism,” the author says. “I want my readers to be able to make an informed decision about whether they should choose to participate in yoga or not.”
Many hours of research about the truth of the roots and fruits of yoga form the foundation of this book. It is the first book to give a comprehensive overview about the dangers involved in yoga practice and also offers alternatives to yoga that have similar benefits but none of the dangers. “I researched yoga for many years and talked with people who were involved in it, and I also engaged in extended study of the Bible, Indian culture, and Hinduism,” the author explains. “I have vast intercultural experience through living in India and other countries. I have also interacted much with people from various cultural backgrounds, including my wife, who is from India.”
Xulon Press, a division of Salem Communications, is the world’s largest Christian publisher, with more than 8,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order Bowing to Yoga through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. Bowing to Yoga is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.
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