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Light on Yoga: The Classic Guide to Yoga by the World's Foremost Author Paperback – March 20, 2006

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Light On Yoga is a classic text on the philosophy and practice of Yoga.Light On Yoga is a definitive guide about Yoga, a rigorous discipline for attaining physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It is aimed at beginners as well as advanced practitioners of Yoga. The book begins a foreword by Yehudi Menhuin, a famous violinist and a friend of the author. It is divided into three parts. The first part contains an introduction to Yoga, tracing its historical origin to ancient India. The second part is dedicated to yogasanas, bandhas, and kriyas. It covers numerous asanas or poses in great detail. Each asana is illustrated by a photograph. This is followed by step-by-step instructions that will help with perfecting the asana. The benefits of each pose, the ailments it cures, and the precautions it requires are also included. The third part of the book is dedicated to the concept of Pranayama, a form of yogic breathing. It covers the technique of pranayama, its precautions, its effects, and its types. The book ends with two appendices. The first one provides the sequence in which the asanas are to be performed. The second appendix recommends specific asanas for targeting and curing specific diseases. Light On Yoga was first published in 1966. Since then, it has been considered to be a must-have for serious practitioners of Yoga. It has been translated into sixteen languages including German, Hebrew, Korean, and Italian. This particular edition is a 2004 reprint by Thorsons. It has been updated to bring a cleaner and more structured look to the original classic.
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This is one of the finest books on yoga however i dont recommend this for a beginner or someone who just wants to get a basic idea of Yoga as this book is a very detailed study of Yoga. --By Amazon_user on 28 March 2017

This is a book I am using as guide for my practice since 1993. Though I do simple asanas only, the book has been excellent guide. I have over the years I have collected other books on yoga. I always return to this book when in doubt. --By N. Udaya Shankar on 14 January 2017

The Book is Very light weight and it is really good if you one wants to know about Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha Yoga, All information is there and more than 200 Asanas with Pics so you won't regret buying it. --By Amazon Customer on 14 February 2017

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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Collins Publishers; 2/18/06 edition (March 20, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 545 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8172235011
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8172235017
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.03 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 0.59 x 7.8 inches
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Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar (14 December 1918 - 20 August 2014), better known as B.K.S. Iyengar, was the founder of the style of yoga known as "Iyengar Yoga" and was considered one of the foremost yoga teachers in the world. He was the author of many books on yoga practice and philosophy including Light on Yoga, Light on Pranayama, Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and Light on Life. Iyengar was one of the earliest students of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, who is often referred to as "the father of modern yoga". He has been credited with popularizing yoga, first in India and then around the world.

The Indian government awarded Iyengar the Padma Shri in 1991, the Padma Bhushan in 2002 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2014. In 2004, Iyengar was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you BKS Iyengar!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2023
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Purchased this book in 1986, when I started my yoga practice. I feel so fortunate to have begun with the real thing!!! Recently checked out available popular YouTube videos and was so surprised to see that the poses are rarely held longer than 5 seconds, they're often missing important features and/or altered significantly, and breathing instruction is minimal if at all.
I recommend this book to all who still have the patience to read these very well-delivered instructions. If not though, I'd recommend an online visit to the Iyengar Institute of San Francisco, where classes are available. Whatever the case, the book is a very valuable reference for form, plus offers so much towards a more comprehensive understanding of the yoga tradition.
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tara
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book - a must for all levels of yoga practitioner!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2007
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This book has a wealth of information for any practitioner of yoga, from beginner to advanced. The content is concise and practical, and the poses are sequenced in a way that allows for a gradual and safe progression in the practice. There are also dozens of practice sequences given for both improvement and how to treat common ailments through yoga. The introduction is especially valuable, as it offers a no fluff in-depth commentary on the philosophical thought behind the asana practice. I pick it up again and again and am still referring to it after nearly 15 years of owning it. My copy is dog eared and loved, and was well worth every penny.

An earlier reviewer mentioned that the photos and layout were not user friendly, and only gave the book two stars, which is a shame. This book was first printed in the mid 1960's - over 40 years ago! It was the first yoga book of it's kind to ever be printed, and it's content is timeless and as relevant today as ever. Mr. Iyengar even had to struggle with his then publisher to be allowed to include so many photos, as it was so expensive in those days to print such a book. I say hats off to the man who brought yoga to the west long before it was ready. He's a pioneer and a virtuoso of his craft, and his marvelous work should never be over overlooked just because it doesn't come in some glossy package fit for the masses.
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Pravin Pathak
4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
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B K S Iyengar is very well know Yoga Guru. This book is very detailed. It explains each 'asanas' in great details. Introduction is long and really good. The copy takes very long to arrive and print is not very good. But it is ok and readable. It is a large book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonder yoga guide
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023
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Very educational
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great presentation for a fabulous book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2021
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This is my fourth copy of light on yoga by BKS Iyengar. The way this book is laid out is much preferable to the older and first few editions that were published. Trust me, just buy it, you’ll be glad you did.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with great pictures!
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2014
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I am new to Yoga and "Light on Yoga" is just what I needed. Not only does Iyengar do a wonderful job of explaining Yoga for beginners, he also presents a nice and easy plan to get started and it lasts for 300 weeks! This is such a great book for those that have been to Yoga classes before and are interested in furthering their practice outside of a group class.
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Mimi
5.0 out of 5 stars Love everything about it - the background of yoga
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018
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Love everything about it - the background of yoga, the very descriptive steps for achieving the poses and the pictures even though they are grainy and in black and white. So glad I bought it - I consider it a classic on yoga.
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Courtney Elizabeth Thayer
5.0 out of 5 stars This is SUCH a great read and addition to any personal practice
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2018
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This is SUCH a great read and addition to any personal practice. I have learned a lot from reading it and also love how it has pictures of all the poses and names them in sanscrit in the back of the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superbe édition !
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J'ai adoré cette édition (je l'avais en livre de poche) et je suis maintenant plus assidue !!! Superbe livre, format intéressant pour ce type d'usage puisque c'est un livre avec lequel on doit travailler. Je suis très satisfaire.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga book
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Very thorough yoga book everything you want to know, but much for a beginner. I returned for full refund, still good value for someone maybe wanting to teach.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really it’s a Good reference
Reviewed in Germany on July 24, 2017
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Those who really wants to know about Yoga, I would strongly recommend this Yoga. Those who are new in teaching Yoga for them also it’s a good reference for o know more about Yoga benefits.
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