Yoga for a World Out of Balance: Teachings on Ethics and Social Action

Every aspect of our life has a part to play in the greater ecological system, Michael Stone explains in this book. How do we bring this large view to our yoga practice? According to Stone, our responsibility as human beings is to live in a sustainable and respectful way. He says two things need to change. First, we need to understand the relationship between our actions and the effects of our actions. Second, once we see the effect of our actions in the human and non-human world, we need practical skills for learning how to make changes.

Using the five principles (yama) described in the Yoga-Sutra attributed to Patanjali, Michael Stone offers a basis for rethinking ethical action and the spiritual path.

Author: Michael Stone
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 09/29/2009
Pages: 214
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.82w x 0.65d
ISBN13: 9781590307052
ISBN10: 1590307054
BISAC Categories:
- Health & Fitness | Yoga
- Philosophy | Eastern

About the Author
Michael Stone (1974 - 2017) was a prominent and innovative Buddhist teacher, yogi, psychotherapist, and author. He was the founder and director of the Centre of Gravity Sangha, a community of yoga and Buddhist practitioners based in Toronto, and he taught widely and had a large international following. He was the author of The Inner Tradition of Yoga, Yoga for a World Out of Balance, Freeing the Body Freeing the Mind, and Awake in the World. For more information visit michaelstoneteaching.com.