Early Chicago Editions • Foundations of Western Yoga & Mysticism
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Step into the early transmission of Eastern philosophy to the West.
This 11-volume collection by Yogi Ramacharaka, published by the Yogi Publication Society of Chicago, represents a pivotal era in American metaphysical publishing. These works introduced generations of Western seekers to Raja Yoga, Vedanta, Hatha Yoga, occult philosophy, comparative religion, psychic healing, and the Upanishads — long before yoga became mainstream.
A rare opportunity to acquire a uniform early 20th-century set with exceptional shelf presence.
The Hindu Yogi Practical Water Cure (1937) – the only Paperback the rest are hardcover see below
Advanced Course in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism (1931)
The Science of Psychic Healing (1937)
The Philosophies and Religions of India (1930)
The Life Beyond Death (1937)
Raja Yoga or Mental Development (1934)
Lessons in Gnani Yoga (1934)
Mystic Christianity (1935)
Hatha Yoga (1930)
The Spirit of the Upanishads (circa 1907)
Bhagavad Gita (1930) – contains inscription and bookstore sticker
Sold as one complete lot.
The hard cover bindings are textured pebbled boards with gilt stamping (likely leatherette or embossed cloth over boards; not confirmed leather). The grain is uniform and attractive, with strong gold impressions on covers.
Covers show light shelf wear consistent with age.
Spines are tight on all volumes.
Pages are clean and bright overall.
A few volumes contain minor ink underlining.
The Bhagavad Gita includes a small inscription inside the front cover and a bookstore sticker on the title page.
Overall: an exceptionally well-preserved early 20th-century metaphysical set.
Yogi Ramacharaka was among the earliest voices bringing yoga philosophy and Vedantic mysticism to American readers. These Chicago editions capture that formative moment in spiritual cross-pollination — when Eastern thought was still esoteric and transformative rather than commercial.
Ideal for:
Collectors of early yoga literature
Students of Vedanta and Upanishadic philosophy
Historians of American occult and metaphysical movements
Practitioners seeking original Western yoga texts
Lovers of vintage spiritual publishing
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