Practical Yoga: A Pictorial Approach [Hardcover] Oki, Masahiro

Description

1970 edition. Dust jacket has significant wear and small tears along the sides, and some discoloration on the spine. Hardcover itself has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1970 edition of “Practical Yoga: A Pictorial Approach” by Masahiro Oki is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of yoga’s introduction to the West. Published at a time when interest in Eastern philosophies and practices was burgeoning in the counterculture movement, this book served as a comprehensive guide for those seeking to explore the ancient discipline of yoga. Oki’s approach, as the title suggests, is rooted in clear visual instruction, with hundreds of photographs demonstrating various asanas (postures) and breathing techniques. While the wear on the dust jacket and hardcover speaks to the book’s age and use, the clean pages and secure binding suggest a well-loved and frequently consulted volume. For collectors, this edition holds particular significance as a early milestone in the popularization of yoga in the West, capturing a pivotal moment in the cross-cultural exchange of ideas and practices.