The subtle body : the story of yoga in America
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Syman, Stefanie.
Published
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
ISBN
9780374236762 (hardcover : alk. paper) :, 0374236763 (hardcover : alk. paper) :
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390 pages : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Published
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9780374236762 (hardcover : alk. paper) :, 0374236763 (hardcover : alk. paper) :

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-364) and index.
Description
Traces the evolution of yoga from a centuries-old spiritual discipline to a multi-billion-dollar industry in America, citing the practice's infamy in the nineteenth century and the contributions of a succession of high-profile instructors and students throughout subsequent decades.

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Big business -- United States.
Leisure -- Economic aspects -- United States.
United States -- Religion.
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Yoga

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Syman, S. (2010). The subtle body: the story of yoga in America . Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Syman, Stefanie. 2010. The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Syman, Stefanie. The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Syman, Stefanie. The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010.

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