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Author's Comment
All over the world, millions of people practice yoga. They believe that it is beneficial for them. In this book, the author argues that for about 90 percent of the population, yoga is detrimental to health.
Traditionally, the peoples of India looked down on yogis, noting easily that they went mad. They stood on one leg for long periods in the Himalayas with their hands stretched up or they walked about the streets aimlessly chanting silly things.
In this book the author explains why traditional thinking was correct and that there are indeed harmful effects as outlined in the Indian textbooks of old. For example, the revered sage Swatmarama refers to yogic breathing techniques as "like taming a lion"; most other ancient philosophers did not accept yoga philosophy. Sage Patanjali, father of Yoga, is known in the Indian scriptures as the divine cobra.
This is the first book, and the author has seen many, that specifically looks at the harmful effects of yoga practice.
Readers' Comments
A. I have known the author for 25 years. He is exceptionally perceptive and has extensive contacts within the Indian community. I have no reason to doubt Shyam's honesty. The conclusions from this book are truly shocking. Every person intending to do yoga should read this book and then judge for themselves.
Friend, London
B. Whew. The message in your book is heavy but necessary. Overall, it makes good reading and is educational. Unfortunately the people you need to reach....those who "do" yoga" for exercise purposes (which I venture to guess is a large amount)...probably will not read the book. Perhaps, when it is read, word of mouth will spread the message. When you get an ISBN number, please send it on. I would be happy to do a formal review and post it on line. Perhaps we can help to spread the word that way.
Formal book reviewer, Florida
D. Dear Shyam, namaste!
I guess you know your name means Krishna!! I'm sorry to say that we are totally uninterested in your badly-researched books trashing yoga for the benefit of selling books by making a scandal. Most likely not many people will find what you say to have any credibility.
Hari Om! OM Shanti,
Yogi Vishvketu (M. Panwar), World Conscious Yoga Family
E. At this time we are not interested, but thank you for the offer and the best to you in getting your message out.
Sanctuary Yoga
ISBN: 1-4121-5161-9
The book is available from my publisher, eBooksLib, by clicking on the following link:
Yoga.
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