Light on Yoga

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.

“One of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. "The Michelangelo of yoga" BBC "Valuable insights into the therapeutic nature of yoga … Those already familiar with Iyengar's work will find subtlety and depth here that will increase with each rereading" YOGA JOURNAL”

One of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.

‘The Michelangelo of yoga’ – BBC

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.

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.

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.

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