The Illustrated Light on Yoga - Softcover

Iyengar B. K. S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8172236069 ISBN 13: 9788172236069

Publisher: Harper Collins, 2004

Synopsis

The definitive work by B.K.S. Iyengar, the world s most respected yoga teacher.

B.K.S. Iyengar has devoted his life to the practice and study of yoga. It was B.K.S. Iyengar s unique teaching style, bringing precision and clarity to the practice, as well as a mindset of yoga for all , which has made it into the worldwide phenomenon it is today.

Light on Yoga is widely called the bible of yoga and has served as the source book for generations of yoga students around the world. It is the classic text for all serious students of yoga.

B.K.S. Iyengar s own photo-illustrated, step-by-step guides to every yoga routine.
Week-by-week development plan with a total of 300 weeks to allow gradual progression from novice to advanced technique.
B.K.S. Iyengar s unique and inspired guide to Pranayama yoga breathing techniques.
B.K.S. Iyengar s yoga philosophy for life and an introduction to the spiritual aspects of yoga.
Yoga sequences and asanas to help heal a range of specific illnesses and conditions.

About this title

Review:

Helpful guide to Yoga A neat, simple and clear guide to performing Yoga for the layman. B.K.S. Iyengar takes one through a step-by-step introduction to it and explains in detail how, when and what one should do to adopt Yoga for physical and mental health. --K.C. Krishnadas

Excellent Book A very excellent book and must buy for all who wants a good health of body, mind and soul....... I will recommend this book to all You dont need any other book on yoga apart from this book --Leadership

An excellent book -a must have for any yoga enthusiast This book is amazing. Yoga explained in the layman's terms. It provides simple steps for the beginner to help them perform difficult exercises like the Sirshasan. It is important that you read the text and then check against the photos given alongside as they help correct a number of mistakes most of us commonly make while trying out yogic exercises. A must have for all yoga enthusiasts. --Manoj Nair

From the Back Cover:

It is now nearly 30 years since 'Light on Yoga' bought yoga to a Western audience for the first time. Since then, the book has become recognised as a classic and its author a much loved, internationally celebrated yoga master.

Many thousands of people have learned to make yoga part of daily life using 'Light on Yoga'. Now, in a new larger format edition so its easier to use than ever before, 'Light on Yoga' remains a delight for anyone interested in yoga, and the essential guide for everyone – from the complete beginner to the highly advanced student.

'Light on Yoga' includes:
• B.K.S. Iyengar's own photo-illustrated step-by-step guides to every yoga routine.
• Week-by-week 'Iyengar Yoga' development plan – with a total of 300 weeks to allow gradual progression from novice to advanced technique.
• B.Y.S. Iyengar's unique, inspired guide to Pranayama – yoga breathing techniques
• B.K.S. Iyengar's yoga philosophy for life, and an introduction to the spiritual aspects of yoga.
• Yoga sequences and 'asanas' to help heal a range of specific illnesses and conditions.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Collins
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 8172236069
• ISBN 13: 9788172236069
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 162