The History of Bihar School of Yoga

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About the Book

The Bihar School of Yoga, located at Ganga Darshan vishwa Yogapeeth in the dusty town of Muger, bIhar, is the birthplace of Satyananda Yoga, also known as Bihar Yoga. Founded by Swami Satyananda Saraswati in 1963, it is an international Yoga training centre, a gurukul as well as a sannyasa ashram.

In this volume, swami Niranjananda, Yogapethadhish and successor to Swami Satyananda, succincitly sums up the history of BSY: its origin in the teachingsand mandate of paramguru Swami Sivananda, its humble beginnings in Munger, the landmarks reached under Swami Satyananda’s guidance, and the continuation of the journey during his own time. Not only does Swamiji outline the events that have contributed to the growth of the institution, but he also encapsulated the philosophy that has shaped its vision. This book will serve as a guide for all in understanding what went into the makings of this monument of Yoga.