About the author
Georg Feuerstein (27 May 1947 – 25 August 2012) was a German Indologist specializing in the philosophy and practice of Yoga. Feuerstein authored over 30 books on mysticism, Yoga, Tantra, and Hinduism. He translated, among other traditional texts, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita. == Biography == Feuerstein was born in Würzburg, Germany. He moved to England to do his postgraduate research at Durham University and subsequently lived for 23 years in the United States. In 2004, Georg and his wife and spiritual partner, Brenda L Feuerstein, moved to Saskatchewan, Canada and in 2012 he became a citizen of Canada, where he died 25 August 2012 due to complications from diabetes. He was an early Life member of the Indian Academy of Yoga at Benares Hindu University. == Reception == Historian of religions Mircea Eliade called Feuerstein's The Philosophy of Classical Yoga, "one of the most profound and original contributions to the understanding of classical yoga". His books Tantra: Path of Ecstasy and The Deeper Dimension of Yoga have each been cited academically over 200 times.
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💬 What our editors say about Georg Feuerstein's books
“Feuerstein delivers an exceptional rendition that transcends mere translation, offering profound insights into Patañjali’s text. However, this scholarly density may alienate readers seeking quick, simplified self-help tips or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Yoga-Sutra of Patañjali: A New Translation and Commentary (Original)
“Georg Feuerstein offers a compelling synthesis of global religious perspectives on sexuality, arguing that our contemporary struggles stem from divorcing the erotic from the divine. While the breadth of sources is impressive,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Sacred Sexuality: The Erotic Spirit in the World's Great Religions
“Feuerstein and Miller provide a dense, scholarly examination of yogic philosophy that demands patience and intellectual rigor. While it offers groundbreaking insights into Indological understanding, it is not suited for casual…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Essence of Yoga: Essays on the Development of Yogic Philosophy from the Vedas to Modern Times
📋 Editions by Georg Feuerstein in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Yoga-Sutra of Patañjali: A New Translation and Commentary (O | 1989 | Inner Traditions Internati | 196 | 9780892812622 |
| Sacred Sexuality: The Erotic Spirit in the World's Great Religio | 2003 | Inner Traditions Internati | 256 | 9780892811267 |
| The Essence of Yoga: Essays on the Development of Yogic Philosop | 1997 | Inner Traditions Internati | 192 | 9780892817382 |
| The Philosophy of Classical Yoga (Original) | 1996 | Inner Traditions Internati | 152 | 9780892816033 |
