The Alchemical Body: Siddha Traditions In Medieval India This remarkable book illuminates the “body of light” of yogis, tantrikas, and alchemists. Continue Reading →
A History of Modern Yoga: Patanjali & Western Esotericism Where did yoga really come from? Continue Reading →
Claims for Meditation’s Benefits Overreach Buddha “was merely a man who woke up from the dream of being a separate self” (30), says Sam Harris. Continue Reading →
Sinister Yogis Below is the index of my posts inspired by this book that examines the history, literature, and methods of yogis from 500 BCE to the present: Sinister Yogis by David Gordon White University of Chicago Press, 2009. Continue Reading →
New Age Spirituality Below is an index of my posts on New Age Spirituality and Religion. Continue Reading →