Product Description

The world's most venerated yoga teacher sheds light on life through the prism of yoga 'As human beings, we all seek to reconcile the paradox of how to make our way upon the earth while striving for something more permanent and profound. So many seek this greater Truth in the heavens, but it lies much closer than the clouds. It is within us and can be found by anyone on the Inward Journey.' B.K.S. Iyengar, whose teachings on yoga are followed throughout the world, reflects upon his lifetime's experience (he is 86) on the yoga path. The structure of the book follows the different aspects of that path (from Freedom Awaits, through The Physical Body, The Energy Body, The Mental Body, The Intellectual Body, The Divine Body to Living in Freedom) and provides a learning framework for yoga as well as an invaluable discourse on life. A 'must have' for anyone who practises yoga or is interested in the teachings of the East.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #296646 in Books
• Published on: 2005-07-15
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .39" h x .39" w x .39" l, 1.32 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Review
"[He is] the Michelangelo of yoga..." - BBC Television"

About the Author
B.K.S. Iyengar is a living legend who has spent his life teaching yoga in a unique way. His style of teaching, known as Iyengar yoga, is followed by certified teachers around the world. John J. Evans has practised Iyengar yoga for over 20 years and has worked with B.K.S. Iyengar on several of his books, most notably Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Douglas Abrams is the co-author of a number of bestselling books with spiritual leaders including Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Taoist Master Mantak Chia.

Customer Reviews

Possibly his best...
I have copies of Light on Yoga, Light on the Yoga Sutras and The Tree of Yoga but I have to say that Light on Life is the most accessible of them all. Don't think that means that Iyengar has dumbed down! He still addresses yoga seriously but there is a lightness of touch here that I haven't found evident in his earlier writing.

His explanations are clear and given along with examples from his own thoughts and experience as well as the classical yoga texts. There were many points when I put the book down and just thought about what I'd just read. To me, that's the sign of a good book!

This book should be on the shelves of all yoga students (whether you practice Iyengar yoga or not) but I think there are passages that would also benefit non-yogis. Particularly in Chapter 3 where Iyengar briefly deals with The Six Emotional disturbances. His explanation of the difference between feeling and emotion has been buzzing round my head since I read it.

Buy this book... you won't regret it!!