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Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga

Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga

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Customers find the book provides an excellent introduction to yoga philosophy and physical practices. It explains the poses clearly with concise, precise descriptions. The book includes detailed illustrations and pictures to accompany the descriptions. Readers appreciate the variety of postures and their health benefits. Overall, they describe the book as illuminating and helpful for serious yoga practitioners.

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13 reviews for Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga

  1. Noovella –

    A Yoga Classic
    The yoga classic Light on Yoga outlines the history and philosophy of yoga. One definition of Yoga is it’s the “true union of our will with the will of God.” In fact there is a lot about God or the Universal Spirit in the introduction. There is much in the ethical teaching that corresponds with the Christian faith. It’s been suggested that Jesus spent time in India. After reading this, I wondered if that might be true.This is not to say yoga is a religion. It’s not. It’s a science of all religions. Or to put more clearly it is a way of living, thinking and behaving. If you’re interested in deepening your practice or looking for a way of improving your life this is an inspiring guide.Light on Yoga is written by B.K.S. Iyengar, who is considered one of the foremost yoga teachers in the world.His purpose is to “describe as simply as possible the asanas (postures) and pranayamas (breathing disciplines) in the new light of our own era.” And it explains 592 photographs and 200 asanas with clear instructions and the benefits of each pose.It also outlines the eight limbs or stages for yoga for the quest for the soul.1. Yama (universal moral commandments)2. Niyama (self purification)3. Asana (posture)4. Pranayama (rhythmic control of the breath)5. Pratyahara (emancipation of the mind…)6. Dharana (concentration)7. Dhyana (meditation)8. Samadhi (state of super consciousness…)Yoga can be transform your life by just practicing regularly. Your views on food and health and spirituality will begin to change for the better. It’s not a surprise that yoga has exploded in the United States.This is an amazing reference for your body, mind and soul.

  2. Medha A –

    Excellent text and reference guide for Yoga and Breathing techniques
    This is a truly classic and the most comprehensive text of Yogasanas. What I liked about the book in addition to intricately detailed steps of achieving poses is — (1) For difficult poses, it also gives alternative preparatory poses that a beginner can start following to graduate to the actual pose, (2) Towards the end of the book, Shri Iyengar has given week-by-week yoasana guide to start following and go from being a complete novice to the most advanced practitioner. On average it takes 3-6 months to achieve decent skill, and up to 2-3 years to become a master. (3) Also towards the end of the book are given specific Yogasanas to be done for specific health problems, like migraines, heart trouble, high/low BP, backaches etc. (4) The guidance given on how to practice Yogasanas and Pranayama together is excellent. It shows the depth at which Iyengar himself had studied the theory of yoga and pranayama!Excellent!!!People who have criticized this book saying it’s not for the beginners, should note my point #2 above. I think these people have not paid attention to ALL the sections in the book, and hence have felt discouraged.The only thing I wish was there was categorization of Asanas according to their focus muscle or organ groups, e.g., “back-bending”, “forward bending”, “side twisting”, “inverted poses” etc.But apart from this, the book is gold and a must have possession for anyone who’s serious about following Yoga! Two thumbs up!

  3. Paulange –

    It IS the bible for yoga
    All pictures and descriptions of the poses are great, and a pleasure to read. The foreword by orchestra conductor Yehudi Menuhin is worth reading. A joy to read and keep close.

  4. Healing4TheHeart –

    HECK YES
    OH YES! great and knowledgeable. highly recommend

  5. jamalily –

    Bible
    I lost my light on yoga book after 40 years use. So I had to get a new one. Same book, just missing all my comments.

  6. Tonia –

    Interesting book
    Nice book for someone who wants more indepth yoga knowledge.

  7. Amazon Customer –

    Do the yoga
    Was on my YTT list!

  8. L Rod Squared –

    Love this book
    This is my third or fourth copy (I keep lending it out and never getting it back, because people love it so much I tell them to keep it). I’ve been using this book since I was 15, and many, many years later, it is still a favorite.

  9. Jasmine Clark –

    A classic

  10. Beatriz –

    Esse livro mudou a forma com que eu via o yoga e a prática. Muito boa a introdução no começo e o curso intensivo de 300 semanas no final é apenas tudo na minha vida.

  11. Stefania –

    Ottimo libro per apprendere le basi del Vinyasa Yoga e non solo secondo il maestro Iyengar. Nel libro ci sono tutte le immagini delle asana, anche delle varianti, e sono spiegate ciascuna con il loro significato e indicazioni per la loro esecuzione. Non propriamente per neofiti.

  12. DJ Barrow –

    Thought me stretching massages internal organs and can even fix bones as the body is a bag of chemicals

  13. Somitha Jitendra –

    Good book for yoga.

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