Yoga and the Sacred Fire

by David Frawley

About the Book

Yoga and the Sacred Fire explores the evolution of life and consciousness according to the cosmology and psychology of Fire, viewing Fire not only as a material but also as a spiritual principle. It shows how Yoga's deeper fire wisdom can help us move forward to an enlightened planetary age, where humanity and nature can again be one in a higher awareness.

"David Frawley continues to bring the ancient wisdom of Vedic knowledge to contemporary readers with impeccable clarity. Yoga and the Sacred Fire will accelerate your journey to enlightenment." - Dr. Deepak Chopra, Author, How to Know God

About the Author

Dr. David Frawley is one of the few Westerners ever recognized in India as a Vedacharya or teacher of the ancient wisdom. In 1991 under the auspices of the great Indian teacher, Avadhuta Shastri, he was named Vamadeva Shastri, after the great Vedic Rishi Vamadeva. In 1995 he was given the title of Pandit along with the Brahmachari Vishwanathji award in Mumbai for his knowledge of the Vedic teaching.  

Dr. Frawley presents authentic Vedic knowledge in the Western world and in a lucid presentation recognized by the tradition itself. He has worked extensively teaching, writing, lecturing, conducting research and helping establish schools and associations in related Vedic fields over the last thirty years. He has studied and traveled widely gathering knowledge, working with various Vedic teachers and groups in a non-sectarian manner. 

Dr Frawley has a background in Chinese medicine, in which he received a Doctor's degree in 1987, and is respected as an expert in the field of Ayurveda. He taught Chinese herbal medicine at the International Institute of Chinese Medicine from 1984-1990. He served as a board member of the American Herbalist's Guild, the largest professional organization of western herbalists, from 1993-1994. He works with many well known Ayurvedic doctors including Dr. Sunil Joshi and Dr. Deepak Chopra.

David Frawley has published dozens of books on Ayurveda, Yoga and the Vedic sciences.