All Formats & Editions

Embark on a Journey of Self-Discovery and Spiritual Awakening with An Introduction to Yoga by Annie Besant

Explore the transformative power of an ancient practice in An Introduction to Yoga, a thought-provoking and enlightening work from renowned... Read Full Overview

An Introduction to Yoga, by Annie Besant, was originally published in 1907 and laterly in 1912. The work is a set of lectures on the topic of Yoga given at the 32nd Anniversary of the Theosophical Society, which was held at Benares in 1907. The lectures are intended to give a... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

Annie Besant (n e Wood; 1 October 1847 - 20 September 1933) was a British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer, orator, educationist, and philanthropist. Regarded as a champion of human freedom, she was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule... Read Full Overview

"An Introduction to Yoga" from Annie Besant. Prominent British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator (1847-1933).

These lectures [FN#1: Delivered at the 32nd Anniversary of the Theosophical Society held at Benares, on Dec. 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th, 1907.] are intended to give an outline of Yoga, in order to prepare the student to take up, for practical purposes, the Yoga sutras of Patanjali,... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ich you require, you can evade those you do not require, you can utilize those you need, and thus you can bring about the result that nature, without that application of human intelligence, cannot so swiftly effect.Take it, then, that Yoga is within your reach,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Annie Besant (1 October 1847 - 20 September 1933) was a prominent British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator and supporter of Irish and Indian self-rule. In 1867, Annie at age 20, married Frank Besant, a clergyman, and they had two children, but... Read Full Overview

The Nature of yoga, Schools of Thought, Yoga as science, Yoga as practice, Obstacles to yoga, Methods of yoga, The mental body, Stages of mind, Man a duality, The literature of yoga,

Book Excerpt: ...ich you require, you can evade those you do not require, you can utilize those you need, and thus you can bring about the result that nature, without that application of human intelligence, cannot so swiftly effect.Take it, then, that Yoga is within your reach,... Read Full Overview

An Introduction to Yoga, by Annie Besant is a set of lectures on the topic of Yoga given at the 32nd Anniversary of the Theosophical Society, which was held at Benares in 1907. The lectures are intended to give a solid outline of Yoga, in order to prepare the student to take... Read Full Overview

An Introduction to Yoga, by Annie Besant is a set of lectures on the topic of Yoga given at the 32nd Anniversary of the Theosophical Society, which was held at Benares in 1907. The lectures are intended to give a solid outline of Yoga, in order to prepare the student to take... Read Full Overview

"An Introduction to Yoga" by Annie Besant is a comprehensive exploration of the principles and practices of Yoga, delivered through a series of lectures. Besant begins by contextualizing Yoga within the broader framework of the universe's purpose, emphasizing that the universe... Read Full Overview