Light on Yoga

The Bible of Modern Yoga - Its Philosophy and Practice - By the World's Foremost Teacher

By B.K.S. Iyengar | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

About the book

A modern yoga classic • Deepen your practice with the definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of yoga—the ancient healing discipline for body and mind—by the world-renowned teacher who brought the art of yoga to the West,

Light on Yoga provides complete descriptions and illustrations of yoga positions and breathing exercises, along with explanations of the main philosophies of yoga. Iyengar's style and teachings emphasize precision and alignment, planned sequencing, timing, and the use of props. 

• Learn Proper Alignment
• Dive Deeper Into Yoga Philosophy
• Cultivate Inner Awareness With Pranayama
• Learn Sanskrit
• Learn Inspiration On and Off the Mat

\"600 pictures and an incredible amount of detailed descriptive text as well as philosophy.... Fully revised and photographs illustrating the exercises appear right next to the descriptions.... We highly recommend this book.\" —WELLNESS

Foreword by Yehudi Menuhin.

Editions of Light on Yoga

Paperback
ISBN 9780805210316
Paperback
ISBN 9780805206104

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A modern yoga classic • Deepen your practice with the definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of yoga—the ancient healing discipline for body and mind—by the world-renowned teacher who brought the art of yoga to the West,

Light on Yoga provides complete descriptions and illustrations of yoga positions and breathing exercises, along with explanations of the main philosophies of yoga. Iyengar's style and teachings emphasize precision and alignment, planned sequencing, timing, and the use of props. 

• Learn Proper Alignment
• Dive Deeper Into Yoga Philosophy
• Cultivate Inner Awareness With Pranayama
• Learn Sanskrit
• Learn Inspiration On and Off the Mat

\"600 pictures and an incredible amount of detailed descriptive text as well as philosophy.... Fully revised and photographs illustrating the exercises appear right next to the descriptions.... We highly recommend this book.\" —WELLNESS

Foreword by Yehudi Menuhin.

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What is Light on Yoga about?

A modern yoga classic • Deepen your practice with the definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of yoga—the ancient healing discipline for body and mind—by the world-renowned teacher who brought the art of yoga to the West,

Light on Yoga provides complete descriptions and illustrations of yoga positions and breathing exercises, along with explanations of the main philosophies of yoga. Iyengar's style and teachings emphasize precision and alignment, planned sequencing, timing, and the use of props. 

• Learn Proper Alignment
• Dive Deeper Into Yoga Philosophy
• Cultivate Inner Awareness With Pranayama
• Learn Sanskrit
• Learn Inspiration On and Off the Mat

\"600 pictures and an incredible amount of detailed descriptive text as well as philosophy.... Fully revised and photographs illustrating the exercises appear right next to the descriptions.... We highly recommend this book.\" —WELLNESS

Foreword by Yehudi Menuhin.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Light on Yoga?

Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Fitness and diet > Exercise and workouts > Yoga for exercise

Where can I read a sample of Light on Yoga?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780805210316

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Light on Yoga?

B.K.S. Iyengar

Who is the Publisher of the book Light on Yoga?

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Light on Yoga is available as paperback(ISBN 9780805210316) and paperback(ISBN 9780805206104)

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