Light on Yoga: The Definitive Guide to Yoga Practice by B.K.S. Iyengar - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780007107001. Publisher: Thorsons. Age Range: Adult. Overview. Light on Yoga is the classic, best-selling guide to yoga practice by the legendary B.K.S. Iyengar, founder of Iyengar Yoga. First published decades ago and revised for this Thorsons Classics paperback edition, it remains the definitive reference for students at every level, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Combining precise instruction on posture, breathing and philosophy, this 400-page paperback is widely regarded as the essential yoga textbook, still read and recommended by teachers and students worldwide today.. About the Book. B.K.S. Iyengar has devoted his life to the practice and study of yoga, and Light on Yoga distils decades of that dedication into a single, comprehensive volume. Known for bringing precision, clarity and structure to a discipline often taught loosely, Iyengar created a system now practised globally as "Iyengar Yoga", built on his belief in "yoga for all" regardless of age or ability. This edition details over 200 asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing) techniques, each explained step by step with guidance on alignment, sequencing, and therapeutic benefits. Iyengar also explores the philosophical foundations of yoga, drawing on classical texts such as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, situating physical practice within a broader spiritual and ethical framework. Frequently called "the bible of yoga", the book has served as the primary source text for generations of practitioners, teacher-training courses and yoga schools since it first introduced Western readers to a rigorous, systematic approach to the discipline. Whether used as a practical manual for building a home practice or as a reference work to deepen understanding of yoga philosophy, Light on Yoga offers unmatched depth and authority. Its enduring popularity reflects both Iyengar's standing as one of the most influential yoga teachers of the twent