Download or read book Light on Yoga written by B.K.S. Iyengar and published by Schocken. This book was released on 1995-01-03 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.