Breaking it Down is an inspirational guide to the Indian science of Yoga that is so much more than we usually think of as Yoga today. It is a story that begins in a pre-historic civilisation and follows a winding trail of teachings and philosophical systems, becoming a global phenomenon; throughout the millennia the practice of meditation has remained the essence of Yoga. Both authoritative and unconstrained, this is the ideal introduction to anyone who wishes to gain insight into the beating heart of this ancient system of knowledge, from its death cult origins through highly sophisticated philosophies, to the modern age. Breaking it Down reveals how the essential experience of Yoga is not the anodyne and safety conscious version taught in yoga schools in the West. It is no less than a path to enlightenment.