Phillips, Stephen H

Yoga, Karma, and Rebirth: A Brief History and Philosophy - New York Columbia University Press 2009 - 358p

includes index and biblioraphy

1. Theory and Practice 9 Principles of Yoga Practice and Types of Yoga Theory 9 The Yoga Class 19 Yoga Literature and Classical Philosophies 27 2. Yoga and Metaphysics 41 Yogic Self-Monitoring 41 Yoga on Philosophy`s Mind-Body Problem 50 Mind-Body Interactive Dualism 59 Yogic Control and Integration: Spiritual Holism 6j 3 Karma 79 Dispositions 79 Ahimsa, Nonharmfulness 88 Karma Yoga 97 Karmic Justice 102 4. Rebirth 110 Personal Identity 110 Translife Consciousness 119 Arguments For and Against 131 5. Powers 140 Holistic Health 140 Extraordinary Emotion: Bhakti (Devotional Love), Rasa (Relish),and Ananda (Bliss) Psychic Transformation 156

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