Yoga by the Numbers: The Sacred and Symbolic in Yoga Philosophy and Practice
Dec 2022 · Shambhala Publications
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A fascinating explanation of the significant, often symbolic role that numbers play in yoga philosophy—by beloved yoga teacher and writer Richard Rosen.
Numbers play a meaningful role in the philosophy of many spiritual traditions—and yoga is no exception. For example, the number one is the quintessential yoga number, representing “unity” and “wholeness”; number two sometimes stands for co-operative effort, and other times for conflict; and number four is the number of completeness or stability, as it “stands” on “four legs.” There are twelve different names for the mantra OM, each one revealing a different aspect of this root sound.
With his distinctive blend of knowledge and humor, Richard Rosen unpacks the fascinating significance that numbers hold in the philosophy and practice of yoga. Stories and practices woven throughout—like the Eka Danta simple meditation exercise, which concentrates on "one pointedness" and is associated with the one tusk of Ganesh—offer readers a hands-on way to explore the importance of numbers in their own practice. Yoga by the Numbers will enlighten and entertain the yogi in your life.
Numbers play a meaningful role in the philosophy of many spiritual traditions—and yoga is no exception. For example, the number one is the quintessential yoga number, representing “unity” and “wholeness”; number two sometimes stands for co-operative effort, and other times for conflict; and number four is the number of completeness or stability, as it “stands” on “four legs.” There are twelve different names for the mantra OM, each one revealing a different aspect of this root sound.
With his distinctive blend of knowledge and humor, Richard Rosen unpacks the fascinating significance that numbers hold in the philosophy and practice of yoga. Stories and practices woven throughout—like the Eka Danta simple meditation exercise, which concentrates on "one pointedness" and is associated with the one tusk of Ganesh—offer readers a hands-on way to explore the importance of numbers in their own practice. Yoga by the Numbers will enlighten and entertain the yogi in your life.
A fascinating explanation of the significant, often symbolic role that numbers play in yoga philosophy—by beloved yoga teacher and writer Richard Rosen.
Numbers play a meaningful role in the philosophy of many spiritual traditions—and yoga is no exception. For example, the number one is the quin...
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July 12, 2026
Yoga by the Numbers offers a fascinating exploration of the symbolic role numbers play in yoga philosophy and practice. Richard Rosen combines scholarship, humor and practical exercises to reveal how numerical concepts deepen the understanding of yoga, meditation and spiritual traditions. Engaging and accessible, the book provides fresh insights that enrich both beginners and experienced practitioners on their yogic journey.
About the author
RICHARD ROSEN began his study of yoga in 1980. In 1985, he graduated from the teacher training program sponsored by Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco and has been teaching yoga since 1987. His website is: www.richardrosenyoga.com
RICHARD ROSEN began his study of yoga in 1980. In 1985, he graduated from the teacher training program sponsored by Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco and has been teaching yoga since 1987. His website is: www.richardrosenyoga.com
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