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Book: From Tapas to Modern Yoga

Chapter: Introduction

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.44377

Blurb:

In the Introduction, the book is framed within the existing scholarship in the field of Yoga Studies, highlighting its originality in this field. This is followed by a discussion on important theoretical issues (the concept of tradition, spirituality, Hinduism etc.) and an outline of methodological issues (fieldworks, reflexivity, etc.). At the end, a brief presentation of the chapters and objectives of the book will be given.

Chapter Contributors

  • Daniela Bevilacqua (db28@soas.ac.uk - bevilacqua) 'SOAS, University of London'