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Yoga: The Art of Transformation

New York Times 2013 holiday gift list pick

An exploration of yoga's meanings and transformations over time; the discipline's goals of spiritual enlightenment, worldly power, and health and well-being; and the beauty and profundity of Indian art.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 360 pages

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