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Light on Pranayama

The Definitive Guide to the Art of Breathing
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Light on Pranayama by B.K.S. Iyengar delves into the ancient art and science of breath control, essential to yoga practice. Iyengar meticulously covers techniques for mastering pranayama, enhancing physical and mental well-being. The book serves as a guide to improve focus, reduce stress, and achieve inner peace through detailed descriptions and illustrations.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in enhancing your understanding and practice of pranayama, the art of yogic breathing. It provides detailed insights and techniques on breath control, helping to deepen your yoga practice and promote overall wellbeing, guided by one of the most esteemed figures in the world of yoga.

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Light on Pranayama

The definitive guide to yogic breathing from B.K.S. Iyengar, the world’s most respected yoga teacher.

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The definitive guide to yogic breathing from B.K.S. Iyengar, the world’s most respected yoga teacher.

B.K.S. Iyengar has devoted his life to the practice and study of yoga. It was B.K.S. Iyengar’s unique teaching style, bringing precision and clarity to the practice, as well as a mindset of ‘yoga for all’, which has made it into a worldwide phenomenon.

His seminal book, Light on Yoga, is widely called ‘the bible of yoga’ and has served as the source book for generations of yoga students worldwide. In Light on Pranayama, he establishes the same definitive level of authority on the art of breathing.

For the serious yoga practitioner, the study of Pranayama is essential. This work, from the most respected yoga teacher in the world, B.K.S. Iyengar, offers the most comprehensive and instructive guidance available globally. With 190 photos of B.K.S. Iyengar himself, the book presents a progressive 200-week practice, highlighting the best techniques and common errors.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007921287

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Harper Thorsons

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

About the Author

B.K.S. Iyengar is the world's most respected yoga teacher. Widely credited as the person who brought yoga to the West, his teaching practice has been hugely influential over decades. He lives and teaches in Pune, India. www.bksiyengar.com

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