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Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Paperback - 2003

by B. K. Iyengar

A fresh translation of the writings of Patanjali, the first man to record the ancient practice of yoga, by Iyengar, the man who introduced yoga to the West. Serious students and teachers of yoga, especially those studying Iyengar yoga, will find this an indispensable guide to wholeness, poise, and peace.


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BKS Iyengar's translation and commentary on these ancient yoga sutras has been described as the "bible" of yoga.
This new edition of the classic text contains a new introduction by BKS Iyengar, as well as a foreword by Godfrey Devereux, author of Dynamic Yoga.

Patanjali wrote this collection of yoga wisdom over 2,000 years ago. They are amongst the world's most revered and ancient teachings and are the earliest, most holy yoga reference.

The Sutras are short and to the point - each being only a line or two long. BKS Iyengar has translated each one, and provided his own insightful commentary and explanation for modern readers.

The Sutras show the reader how we can transform ourselves through the practice of yoga, gradually developing the mind, body and emotions, so we can become spiritually evolved.

The Sutras are also a wonderful introduction to the spiritual philosophy that is the foundation of yoga practise.

The book is thoroughly cross-referenced, and indexed, resulting in an accessible and helpful book that is of immense value both to students of Indian philosophy and practitioners of yoga.

First line

First I would like to tell you something about Patanjali, who he was and what was his lineage.

From the rear cover

Patanjali wrote this collection of yoga wisdom over 2,000 years ago. They are amongst the world's most revered and ancient teachings and are the earliest, most holy yoga reference.

The Sutras are short and to the point - each being only a line or two long. BKS Iyengar has translated each one, and provided his own insightful commentary and explanation for modern readers.

The Sutras show the reader how we can transform ourselves through the practice of yoga, gradually developing the mind, body and emotions, so we can become spiritually evolved.

The Sutras are also a wonderful introduction to the spiritual philosophy that is the foundation of yoga practise.

The book is thoroughly cross-referenced, and indexed, resulting in an accessible and helpful book that is of immense value both to students of Indian philosophy and practitioners of yoga.

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  • Title Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
  • Author B. K. Iyengar
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition New edition
  • Pages 384
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Thorsons, London
  • Date January 25, 2003
  • Features Index
  • ISBN 9780007145164 / 0007145160
  • Weight 1.09 lbs (0.49 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.4 x 6.52 x 1.1 in (23.88 x 16.56 x 2.79 cm)
  • Themes
    • Topical: Health & Fitness
  • Library of Congress subjects Yoga, Pata~njali
  • Dewey Decimal Code 181

About the author

B.K.S. Iyengar is the world's most revered living teacher of Yoga. He was the first person to bring Yoga to the West and his teaching has been hugely influential over the past three decades. He now lives and teaches in Pune, India.

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