The Yoga of Indian Classical Dance
The Yogini's Mirror
$76.89
- Paperback
216 pages
- Release Date
3 January 2000
Summary
The yoga and classical dance traditions of India have been inextricably entwined for millennia. The exacting hand gestures, postures and movements of Indian classical dance can only be achieved through yogic concentration. Conversely, the esthetics, symmetry, and dynamism of dance enhance the practice of yoga. These two traditions, so complementary and essential to one another, are united and explicated for the first time in A Yoga of Indian Classical Dance.
Twenty-five years ago Roxa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892817658 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0892817658 |
| Author: | Roxanne Kamayani Gupta |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 3 January 2000 |
| Weight: | 590g |
| Dimensions: | 204mm x 254mm x 11mm |
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“A captivating personal narrative. This unique story is a blend of autobiography, philosophical reflection, and firsthand insight. [Gupta’s] explanations of Indian dramatic theory and discussions of yoga and dance in historical and religions terms are clear-cut and informative.” * Library Journal, April 15, 2000 *“Fascinating work. One of the outcomes of her creative tantric synthesis of dance and yoga is a series of 64 innovative yoga exercises that are photgraphed and presented in detail in this book.” * spiritualityhealth.com *“An exquisitely presented, magnificently related story. Gupta evinces a fascinating appreciation of the many great dancers with whom she trained in the practice, drama, and philosophy of Indian classical dance. Glorious, original and inspirational book.” * Spirit of Change, Nov/Dec 2000 *“A very interesting read.” * Dance Magazine, March 2001, Vol. 75, No. 3 *
About The Author
Roxanne Kamayani Gupta
Roxanne Kamayani Gupta is a scholar of Indian culture and comparative religion, a teacher of hatha and kriya yoga, and an initiate of the Sri Vidya tantric tradition of goddess worship. She holds a doctorate in Anthropology of Religion from Syracuse University and is currently Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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