Yoga: Bharat's Invaluable Gift to the World

Kumar, V. Ravi

ISBN 10: 938528505X / ISBN 13: 9789385285059

Published by Niyogi Books, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Yoga: Bharat's Invaluable Gift to the World
• Publisher: Niyogi Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 938528505X
• ISBN 13: 9789385285059
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The book highlights the amazing popularity of Yoga amongst all cross-sections of human society - corporates, celebrities, sportspersons, world leaders and the common populace. It has vividly captured the transformation the practice of Yoga has achieved, among individuals and societies alike, with the help of powerful images and quotations. The book subtly signifies that Yoga leads one to spiritual development by facilitating the control of the mind and senses, which gradually leads human society to Universal oneness, Peace and Harmony; an invaluable gift to mankind indeed.
Going beyond G-3, G-5 and G-20, Yoga is G-All - a win-win situation for all lovers of humanity, ecology, environment, women empowerment and a healthy lifestyle.

Contents: Author's Note; Preface by Swami Chidanand Saraswati; The Universal Appeal of Yoga; Introduction to Yoga; Yoga in Modern Context; Yoga in Asian Countries; Yoga in Bharat; Yoga and Indian Influence in China, Korea and Japan; Yoga in the Americas; Yoga in Africa; Yoga in Europe, Australia and New Zealand; Yoga in Prisons; Yoga in Business and Business in Yoga; World Leaders and International Icons on Yoga; Yoga by Bollywood, Hollywood and Music Celebrities; Inspiring Yoga Stories; Conclusion; Appendix: I: Magic of Yoga APPENDIX II: India's Additional Contribution in Health Science.

About the Author

V. Ravi Kumar an engineer by profession, he gave up his position as Project Engineer at M/S Larsen & Toubro to serve society working with the youth of Gujarat and in the tribal areas of Maharastra. He has conducted more than 200 Yoga camps in 40 countries. Currently serving as the International Joint Coordinator of the Hindu Swayamsewak Sangh and Advisor to the Vishwa Adhyayan Kendra, Mumbai, he has authored many books on related subjects, which have been translated into several Indian languages.