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Babaji and the 18 Siddha Kriya Yoga Tradition is a definitive and complete biography of Babaji, an immortal Indian saint, by Marshall Govindan. Summary of the Book Babaji and the 18 Siddha Kriya Yoga Tradition follows the life of Babaji, an Indian saint and yoga guru. Babaji resides in the upper Himalayas and his body has not aged since he attained enlightenment at the age of sixteen. Babaji got actively involved with the scientific art of Kriya Yoga, taught to him by the siddhas Agastyar and Boganathar, who belonged to the 18 Siddha Tradition. In this book, the author presents a rare account of Babaji and uncovers his little known stories, ancient culture and his present mission. In addition, the author also provides invaluable information on how Kriya Yoga can be used to bring about the assimilation of the material and spiritual dimensions of life. The book also provides its readers with lucid explanations of the psychophysiological effects of Kriya Yoga and guidelines for its practice. Babaji and the 18 Siddha Kriya Yoga Tradition also comprises of verses from the Siddhas' writings with commentary. This book will be an interesting and informative read for those interested in knowing about the life and teachings of Babaji. About Marshall Govindan Marshall Govindan is a Kriya yogi, author, scholar and teacher of Kriya Yoga. He is the President of Babaji’s Kriya Yoga and Publications, Inc. and the President of Babaji's Kriya Yoga Order of Acharyas. He was awarded the title of Yoga Acharya by the Federation Francophone of Yoga. Marshall was made a Lifetime member of the World Yoga Council. He has authored several books including Babaji’s Kriya Hatha Yoga: Eighteen Postures for Relaxation and Rejuvenation, The Thirumandiram: Classic of Yoga and Tantra and Kriya Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Siddhas.