The Illustrated Light on Yoga - Softcover

Iyengar, B. K. S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855382792 ISBN 13: 9781855382794

Publisher: Thorsons, 1993

Synopsis

Based on "Light On Yoga", this abridged version is for the beginner practising without a teacher. It gives a step-by-step introduction to the 57 key asanas and a brief summary of pranayama. The appendix provides an asanas course for the continuing student.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

'The Illustrated Light on Yoga' is a straightforward and comprehensive introduction for the beginner by the acknowledged expert on the subject. Illustrated throughout with 150 photographs carefully positioned in the relevant part of the text for easy reference, it includes:
· An introduction to the philosophy and practice of yoga
· Detailed descriptions of 57 key postures
· Techniques for stilling the mind through breathing exercises
· A 35-week course progressing from beginner to intermediate level
· A full glossary of yoga terms

B.K.S. Iyengar has been teaching and demonstrating yoga for more than 50 years. He has several million students and has established centres all over the world.

"Mr Iyengar's 'Light on Yoga' has, since it was first published over 25 years ago, enabled many to follow his example...This new concise edition will bring the basic art of yoga to a much wider audience and will enable it to be practised at the very highest level"
YEHUDI MENUHIN

About the Author:

B.K.S. Iyengar is the world’s most respected yoga teacher. Widely credited as the person who brought yoga to the West, his teaching practice has been hugely influential over decades. He lives and teaches in Pune, India.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorsons
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 1855382792
• ISBN 13: 9781855382794
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176