Yoga has long conquered the Western world, and many people have experienced the healing effects of this profound life philosophy for themselves. What sets this new book apart is that it imparts yoga knowledge that comes from the direct and immediate transmission from one master to the next. Thus, the reader is granted unadulterated and deep insights into the origins of a tradition that spans over a thousand years. It is a valuable opportunity to rediscover the treasures of yoga as an exact science for body, mind, and soul. The very detailed descriptions of practical positions and breathing reveal the essence of yoga, which unfolds in all its strength and preciousness to the practitioner.