The Eight Steps to Yoga as Told to Otis Peabody Swift is a book written by Francis Yeats-Brown that provides a comprehensive guide to the practice of yoga. The book is structured around the eight steps or limbs of yoga as outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. These steps include ethical guidelines physical postures breathing techniques concentration meditation and ultimately enlightenment.Yeats-Brown draws on his own experiences as a practitioner of yoga and as a student of Indian philosophy to provide practical advice and insights into each of the eight steps. He emphasizes the importance of developing a regular practice and a deep understanding of the principles behind each step in order to achieve true mastery of yoga.Throughout the book Yeats-Brown also explores the spiritual and philosophical aspects of yoga including the concept of karma the nature of the self and the ultimate goal of union with the divine. He encourages readers to approach yoga as a holistic practice that can transform not only the body but also the mind and spirit.Overall The Eight Steps to Yoga as Told to Otis Peabody Swift is a comprehensive and insightful guide to the practice of yoga suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world s literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.