Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Softcover

B. K. S. Iyengar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8172235429 ISBN 13: 9788172235420

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2005

Synopsis

The text consists mainly of Yoga sutras, or hymns, as expressed by Patanjali, along with a comprehensive set of yogic postures. The author has taken tremendous efforts to be as authentic as possible and each posture is explained and demonstrated with clarity. Moreover, he also suggests daily routines for a variety of physical goals and targets. His commentary on the topic is directed at novice aspirants who has had little or no exposure to the art of Yoga, and the tone and descriptions are convincing in terms of knowledge disseminated and in engaging the reader. Exclaimed as the Bible of Yoga and having won acclaim across several spiritual fora and on websites, the book is a best seller Light On The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali was published by Element as reissue edition in 2005, and is available in paperback. Key Features: It contains a new translation of Yoga sutras (hymns and aphorisms) of the ancient saint Patanjali. It has been meticulously authored by BKS Iyengar, an exponent of the artform

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Review:

In this book you'll find so many reasoning which is not not even provided in the regular training.teaching us simplified methods and discussing yoga for various personal and health challenges in detail, and, for providing solutions for them through yoga. It is real light. --By Venkata A. on 7 April 2016

Excellent book which gives a detailed insight into the world of yoga & mysticism --By Amazon Customer on 29 April 2017

Sutras given by Patanjali is basics of the Yoga. You can fit it into the modern style of yoga. --By Amazon Customer on 8 March 2017

From the Back Cover:

Patanjali wrote this collection of yoga wisdom over 2,000 years ago. They are amongst the world’s most revered and ancient teachings and are the earliest, most holy yoga reference.

The Sutras are short and to the point – each being only a line or two long. BKS Iyengar has translated each one, and provided his own insightful commentary and explanation for modern readers.

The Sutras show the reader how we can transform ourselves through the practice of yoga, gradually developing the mind, body and emotions, so we can become spiritually evolved.

The Sutras are also a wonderful introduction to the spiritual philosophy that is the foundation of yoga practise.

The book is thoroughly cross-referenced, and indexed, resulting in an accessible and helpful book that is of immense value both to students of Indian philosophy and practitioners of yoga.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 8172235429
• ISBN 13: 9788172235420
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368