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Introduction - As we march into this bright new millennium, we’re constantly reminded of the fusion of east and west.  Whether it’s through satellite television programming that beams in productions from different cultures, enjoying books and music from distant lands that, only a generation or two ago, couldn’t be accessed, and – of course – communicating with people across time and space through the Internet and other telecommunications advancements, the world has become a much smaller place.

01. Yoga? - What was I looking for that night in Bombay?  The same thing I had been looking for as long as I can remember.  The same thing all of us seek in one way or another.  The “answer” to life, whatever that might mean.  The “truth.”  The reason for living, dying, or being “here” at all.”

02. Yoga Beneficial? - As we’ve repeatedly pointed out in this book (and probably started to bore you with; sorry!), yoga is not a religion.  It can be religious if one wants it to be, and it can co-exist with an existing religious belief.  But yoga itself is not religious in the sense that it focuses on belief or faith.

03. Kinds of Yoga - It’s funny to look at it this way, but one of the things that has promoted the spread of yoga in the west, is the same thing that can sometimes prevent someone from truly exploring it and therefore experiencing its health benefits.  This thing is variety.

04. Equipment - The popularity of yoga has given rise to an industry that specializes in yoga equipment, accessories and clothes. The internet is a true market place of things yoga and product lines are as varied and diverse as the many teachings and postures of yoga.

Conclusion - The journey of yoga is one that is always an introduction; and hence, the title of this book is a little bit of a pleasant, zen-like joke. There is no end to yoga; it is a constant process of discovering yourself, and energizing your body to give it optimal health.

With that being said, for purely practical purposes, it’s just fine to refer to something as an introduction to yoga, and hopefully this book has been a pleasant eye-opener for you.

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