Brian Dana Akers je autorem, jehož dílo čerpá z bohatých zkušeností s různými kulturami a technologiemi. Jeho cesta od stavby teleskopů a studia indických jazyků po práci v nakladatelství a technologiích formovala jeho jedinečný literární pohled. Akers se zaměřuje na hluboké pochopení světa a lidské psychiky, které promítá do svých textů. Jeho tvorba je ovlivněna zájmem o filozofii a duchovní tradice, což čtenářům přináší podnětné a obohacující čtenářské zážitky.
Yoga’s glorious past, astonishing present—and breathtaking future. The Yoga Manifesto answers two questions: Why Yoga? Why now? It summarizes the very long and remarkable history of Yoga from its Indian origins to its global present, its entanglement with money, where it fits in the constellation of religions, its dialectic with science, its place in today’s society, and the bright future of Yoga.
The book features seventeen insightful stories that explore various aspects of the near future, including global turmoil, celebrity culture, and advancements in technology. Themes such as virtual reality, genetic engineering, and environmental disasters, like the flooding of Calcutta, are examined through a lens of foresight. The narratives reflect the author's keen understanding of societal changes and technological advancements that were predicted long before they became apparent to the general public.
This affordable, definitive edition of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika contains the original Sanskrit, a new English translation, and full-page photographs of all the asanas. The first edition of this classic to meet high academic, literary, and production standards, it's for people who practice Yoga or have an interest in health and fitness, philosophy, religion, spirituality, mysticism, or meditation.