An introductory anthology to the wide range of knowledge and wisdom of the Yoga traditionedited, with many new translations, by the leading writer on Yoga today. Millions of Americans have taken up the practice of Yoga as a way of reducing stress, increasing flexibility, and improving overall health. But Yoga is more than a physical discipline it is a-four-thousand-year-old tradition with a rich philosophical and spiritual heritage. The readings in this book offer an inspirational introduction to this vast treasury of literature. Presented here is a wide range of the most accessible writings, including: teachings on the path of liberation from the ancient Hindu Upanishads devotional love songs in praise of Krishna by the celebrated poet Mirabai (1498-1550) insights on the attainment of joy from the great Sanskrit epic Mahabharata inspiring sayings and teachings from contemporary masters like Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, and Gopi Krishna Notes for each selection are provided, as well as an annotated reading list to guide readers in their further study of the Yoga tradition. Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D., is the leading writer on yoga in America today. In addition to being director of the Yoga Research Center and editor of Yoga World newsletter, he is a contributing editor of Yoga Journal, Inner Traditions, and Intuition. He is the author of more than twenty books. He holds degrees in Indology and the history of religion and is the author of more than twenty books on yoga and related topics.