B.K.S Iyengar Yoga the Path to Holistic Health - Hardcover

B.K.S Iyengar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405322357 ISBN 13: 9781405322355

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 2007

Synopsis

An anniversary edition of BKS Iyengar Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health, to celebrate BKS Iyengar's 90th birthday in January 2008. Contains 30 pages of all-new material and features an introductory celebration of BKS Iyengar's life and teachings. The design of the book has also been refreshed and updated.

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About the Author:

B.K.S. Iyengar was born in India in 1918 and has been teaching yoga for 60 years. Today there are 180 Iyengar Yoga Institutes in 40 countries. Internationally recognized as a leading authority on hatha yoga, B.K.S. has established its relevance to the treatment and cure of many illnesses and stress-related conditions. Iyengar has received many prestigous awards, including Doctor of Science from the United Nations Charter of Peace, Man of the Year in Yoga Education from the American Biographical Institute and the Purna Swasthya Award from the World Federation of Societies of Holistic Medicine. At the age of 90, Iyengar still practices yoga, as well as travelling the world teaching and lecturing. This bestselling title B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga: Path to Holistic Health has been translated into 18 languages and he is the author of 15 other books.

Synopsis:

Fully updated, this is a bestselling guide to the practice of yoga by the world's leading teacher, B.K.S. Iyengar. It features a holistic approach to yoga and enhancing physical, mental and emotional well-being from B.K.S Iyengar, suitable for every age and level of ability. Clearly illustrated step-by-step sequences explain how to perform each yoga posture correctly, while a unique 360-degree view of the final pose shows exactly how to position each part of the body. It includes sequences specially developed to help alleviate over 80 ailments, from asthma and arthritis to irritable bowel syndrome and varicose veins, as well as a special 20-week course for beginners. This special anniversary edition celebrates B.K.S. Iyengar's 90th birthday with a new chapter on his life and achievements, including an intimate portrait of his working day.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1405322357
• ISBN 13: 9781405322355
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 432