B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga The Path to Holistic Health

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B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga The Path to Holistic Health by B.K.S. Iyengar is a comprehensive guide exploring the principles and practices of Iyengar Yoga. The book includes detailed instructions on various yoga poses and techniques, supplemented by photographs and benefits for each posture. It also emphasises the therapeutic aspects of yoga, offering tailored sequences to address specific health issues for improved wellbeing.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in enhancing your well-being through yoga. Authored by a pioneer in the field, it offers comprehensive insights and detailed illustrations, making it accessible for both beginners and advanced practitioners aiming to enrich their practice and achieve a balanced lifestyle.

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B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga The Path to Holistic Health

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An accessible illustrated guide to Iyengar yoga from globally recognised yoga authority B.K.S. Iyengar.

Discover the benefits of yoga for the mind, body, and spirit with this definitive guide from world-renowned yoga authority B.K.S. Iyengar.

Learn how you can use yoga to improve every aspect of your life with B.K.S. Iyengar, globally respected for his holistic approach and technical accuracy. In B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health, the guru himself guides you through more than 50 yoga poses, each with step-by-step instructions illustrated in full colour. Iyengar even explains his philosophy throughout the book – it's like having yoga classes with him as your own personal instructor.

A special, 20-week beginners' yoga course makes yoga accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Twenty classic Iyengar yoga poses have a unique, 360-degree presentation so that you can see the correct position from all angles. Specially developed yoga sequences help you to alleviate more than 80 ailments, ranging from asthma and arthritis to varicose veins.

Whether you are new to yoga and looking for somewhere to start, or more experienced and want to perfect your technique, this comprehensive guide will help you improve your abilities and work towards a happy and healthy life.

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B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga The Path to Holistic Health is widely praised for its comprehensive and practical approach to yoga. Reviewers appreciate the detailed instruction and the inclusion of clear, illustrative photographs, making it accessible to practitioners of all levels. The book is often highlighted for its emphasis on the therapeutic benefits of yoga, offering variations and modifications suitable for various ailments and age groups.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241480076

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 223.0mm

Height: 283.0mm

Weight: 1937g

Pages: 432

About the Author

B.K.S. Iyengar was born in 1918 and taught yoga from the age of 17. He was one of the world's leading teachers of yoga for over 70 years and is still internationally recognized as a leading authority on hatha yoga. His style of teaching, Iyengar yoga, is followed by certified teachers across the world.

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