Yoga: Path to Holistic Health by Bks Iyengar
Around the world increasing numbers of people are turning to yoga as a means of keeping fit and reducing stress. In this comprehensive and highly illustrated guide B.K.S. Iyengar. the world's leading teacher of yoga shares his unique holistic approach. For Iyengar yoga is more than just a form of exercise; it is a holistic experience that benefits the body mind and spirit. He outlines the philosophy and ideals behind this ancient practice and explains how yoga can help to counter the stresses of modern living. Designed for every level of ability age and physical condition there are detailed instructions for beginners intermediates and advanced students. Clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions explain how to perform each yoga asana or posture correctly while a unique 360-dgree view of the final pose shows exactly how to position each part of the body. A special section introduces B.K.S Iyengar's innovative use of props enabling beginners or the less flexible to practice the classic yoga asanas more easily and effectively. A further section illustrates sequences of asanas to treat or prevent a wide range of ailments. In addition there is a 20-week yoga course personally formulated by B.K.S. Iyengar which progresses from simple to more challenging postures.
B. K. S. Iyengar is one of the foremost yoga instructors in the world, with more than 75 years of experience. He is the author of Light on Yoga and The Tree of Yoga. Yehudi Menuhin was one of the most renowned violinists of the 20th century, having received the French Order of Merit, the Glenn Gould Prize, and Kennedy Center Honors, among other awards. He first met B. K. S. Inyegar, who would become his personal yoga instructor, in 1952.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780751321678 |
| ISBN 10 | 0751321672 |
| Title | Yoga: Path to Holistic Health |
| Author | Bks Iyengar |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-03-17 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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