Photo by Mutt Lunker (Own work), via Wikimedia Commons. In 2004, Iyengar was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.īio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Indian government awarded Iyengar the Padma Shri in 1991, the Padma Bhushan in 2002 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2014. He has been credited with popularizing yoga, first in India and then around the world. Iyengar was one of the earliest students of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, who is often referred to as "the father of modern yoga". He was the author of many books on yoga practice and philosophy including Light on Yoga, Light on Pranayama, Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and Light on Life. Iyengar, was the founder of the style of yoga known as "Iyengar Yoga" and was considered one of the foremost yoga teachers in the world. No practice of yoga is complete without the mastery of Pranayama.Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar (14 December 1918 - 20 August 2014), better known as B.K.S. ‘Excellent work for its understanding, comprehensive detail, and writing style. Iyengar 4.7 out of 5 stars 778 Paperback 42 offers from 4. In this richly photo-illustrated classic, the famed yoga master describes the techniques of the yogic. Iyengar 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,710 Paperback 178 offers from 1.80 Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali B. A book for all who are interested in meditation and mysticism. Light on Pranayama B K S Iyengar 4.7 out of 5 stars 908 Paperback 30 offers from 6.52 Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga B.
Iyengar is undoubtedly such a master, Practical instructions to develop perfect physical health and a sound, harmonious mind. The techniques of Pranayama are difficult to acquire as there are few masters able to present them in a manner intelligible to the West B.K.S. That is, it presents all the classic techniques, offers variants to meet individual needs, and provides the background necessary to put pranayama into the. In summary, I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to all those interested in yogic breathing. Iyengar’s A-Z guide to breath and breathing exercises (pranayama.) It’s meant to do for pranayama practice what Light on Yoga did for asana (postural) practice. Photos illustrate the front, side back, and top views of iyengar demonstrating the right and wrongs and dos and donts. The 190 photographs in the book reiterate the meticulous care shown in the preparation. The reader is also provided with a 33-page section on glossary of terms and index. The programme is spread over 200 weeks, requiring 15-30 minutes daily. The essence of his knowledge on asanas has already been presented in his other Classic Light on Yoga now, his maturity and refinement in pranayama are conveyed in this new work.
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