{"product_id":"yoga-also-for-the-godless","title":"Yoga also for the godless by Sri M","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePublished in December 2020, \u003cem data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eYoga Also for the Godless\u003c\/em\u003e makes a bold and refreshing case: \u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"197\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eyou do not need to believe in God—or adhere to any religion—to practice and benefit from authentic yoga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDrawing on his deep study of Patanjali’s \u003cem data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eYoga Sutras\u003c\/em\u003e, Sri M emphasizes that in the original text, references to Ishwara (God) are minimal—only twice—and serve as qualifiers—not requirements—for spiritual practice\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStructured as a clear and illustrated guide for modern readers—especially atheists, agnostics, and millennials exploring yoga for the first time—the book translates dense philosophical concepts into accessible language and visuals\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSri M addresses common misconceptions by recounting a personal story of an atheist who felt unwelcome in traditional yoga classes that demanded chanting and devotional rituals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book includes a literal translation and commentary of Patanjali’s 196 sutras, aiming to strip away the “God crutch” from yoga and restore its original focus on self-realization, mental clarity, and blissful consciousness (Kaivalya) through disciplined practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yourspositively.com\/yoga-for-the-godless\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/yourspositively.com\/yoga-for-the-godless\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eSri M\u003c\/strong\u003e (born Mumtaz Ali Khan on \u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eNovember 6, 1948\u003c\/strong\u003e in Trivandrum, Kerala) is a spiritual teacher, Vedantic scholar, and founder of the Satsang Foundation, known for exploring the universal essence across religions without binding himself to any single tradition \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sri_M?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sri_M?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eInitiated into the Nath tradition of Hinduism and a disciple of Sri Maheshwarnath Babaji, Sri M spent many years in the Himalayas before becoming a renowned speaker and educator\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis best-selling works include \u003cem data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eApprenticed to a Himalayan Master\u003c\/em\u003e (2011) and its sequel \u003cem data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eThe Journey Continues\u003c\/em\u003e (2017), along with \u003cem data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eOn Meditation: Finding Infinite Bliss and Power Within\u003c\/em\u003e, the novel \u003cem data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eShunya\u003c\/em\u003e, and multiple Upanishad commentaries\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAwarded the \u003cstrong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"29\"\u003ePadma Bhushan\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2020 for his contributions to spirituality, Sri M continues to guide seekers worldwide in understanding yoga beyond dogma and ritual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45672515895553,"sku":"321VYUHA9-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/978-0143458593.jpg?v=1729235573","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/yoga-also-for-the-godless","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}