Yoga Upanishads – 21 (A brief overview of the Yoga Upanishads)

Yoga Upanishads – 21 offers a concise and accessible overview of twenty-one important Yoga Upanishads, exploring their philosophical foundations, yogic practices, spiritual teachings, and continuing relevance. Compiled by R. Gopalsamy, a Yoga Faculty, the book introduces each Upanishad through its title, Vedic affiliation, historical background, structure, principal teachings, yogic concepts, selected Sanskrit verses with English translations, and key ideas presented in a reader-friendly manner.

The book also examines the relationship of these ancient teachings with the Yoga Sutras and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, while highlighting their educational and practical significance in the modern context. With abridged versions of the Upanishads, explanatory notes, important concepts, and chapter summaries, this work serves as a useful introductory reference for students, yoga practitioners, teachers, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the spiritual and philosophical dimensions of Yoga.