The Illustrated Light on Yoga

Author: B K S Iyengar
Foreword/Introduction: Yehudi Menuhin
Publisher: HarperCollins
Year: 2015
Language: English
Pages: 162
ISBN/UPC (if available): 978172236069

Description

This book is a straightforward and comprehensive introduction for the beginner by the acknowledged expert on the subject. Illustrated throughout with 150 photographs carefully positioned in the relevant part of the text for easy reference.

The Illustrated Light on Yoga is a straightforward and comprehensive introduction for the beginner by the acknowledged expert on the subject. Illustrated throughout with 150 photographs carefully positioned in the relevant part of the text for easy reference, it includes:
• An introduction to the philosophy and practice of yoga
• Detailed descriptions of 57 key postures
• Techniques for stilling the mind through breathing exercises
• A 35-week course progressing from beginner to intermediate level
• A full glossary of yoga terms

Contents

Forword by Yehudi Menuhin
Preface

PART I: WHAT IS YOGA?
The Stages of Yoga

PART II: YOGASANAS
Hints and Cautions
Technique and Effects of Asanas

PART III: PRANAYAMA
Hints and Cautions
Technique and Effects of Pranayama

Appendix: Asana courses
Table of Asanas
Glossary
International Addresses
Index