Light on Yoga
work by Iyengar
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Light on Yoga is an influential book by B.K.S. Iyengar, a renowned Indian teacher and popularizer of Hatha Yoga. Published in 1965, the book features approximately 600 photographs of Iyengar demonstrating various Yoga postures, known as asanas. This seminal work was instrumental in popularizing Yoga in the West, particularly in Europe and the United States. Iyengar's method emphasizes precise alignment and often utilizes props like blocks and chairs to make poses more accessible, contributing to the global spread of Yoga.
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