Bowing to Yoga?: The truth about the roots and fruits of yoga

Yoga -- the Untold StoryIt is very unlikely that you haven't seen or heard anything about yoga. 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. Maybe you have tried yoga already and experienced some of its benefits, but are wondering what yoga is really all about at the core and if it is okay for you to practice it. Maybe you are contemplating giving it a try, but you are unsure.This book 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. In short -- what are the roots and fruits of yoga? Is it possible that despite all the benefits of yoga, there could be some dangers in it? Are we, in the end, bowing to yoga? Finally, if you are looking for alternatives to yoga, this book will suggest several which are great exercises and also fun to do.