Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga...

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B.K.S. Iyengar not only gives a beginner yoga student hope with all the pictures of the asanas, he also gives excellent step by step instructions on how to attain them. I will cherish this book and also look out for his other books on this wonderful subject of yoga.

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Even though this book forms the basis for one of the foundations of yoga. I hate this book because the information in it is outdated and the pictures of the the demonstrated poses are ugly to look at. It's an old paperback book with ugly looking pictures. There are much better yoga books written for example by Rodney Lee, and current authors who paint a much lighter view of yoga that is easy to follow and easy to learn.

Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga...

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but i was told tha at this book was an inspirational book - i dig yoga, and have been doing it for awhile - so, i loved the book anyway - actually, opened my mind and practice - definitely worth the read - if you were looking for something more inspiration like me, i've latety been totally floored by Live Like A Fruit Fly - also on amazon

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I cannot imagine trying to teach yoga without this book. Begin at the very first page, don't skip the forward or the preface. The information in the appendicies is also very helpful.

In Appendix I you will discover how he feels the asanas should be divided into primary, intermediate and advanced. If you follow the 3 courses as suggested you will cover 300 weeks of yoga. The difficult part with that section is that he list the asana work for each week in sanskrit.

Appendix II is titled "Curative Asanas for Various Diseases". This could be helpful in cases of sciatica, headaches, nervousness, flatulence. Be sure to take a look at it too. Some will be helpful.

The Glossary of sanskrit terms is also helpful.

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It seems fitting that a yoga textbook should be stress-free to acquire. There was no wait, no problems, and the book was as good as new. The asanas are carefully and clearly described. This book is a good research guide if you want to practice on your own or make up your own sequence of poses.