YOGA: THE PATH TO HOLISTIC HEALTH.

Iyengar, B.K.S.

ISBN 10: 0789471655 / ISBN 13: 9780789471659

Edité par London UK. 2001. Doris Kindersley Book., 2001

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full color glossy photo illustrated hardbound folio. very large ("coffee table" size book), international or priority shipping will cost extra. dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. very fine cond. looks brand new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in very fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ first edition (FPu 2001) . first printing (nap). gift quality. ~ Please Note: book is larger than scanner so the photos are a bit cropped. photo illustrated 1/2 title & title pg. 416p. glossy pages throughout. anatomy guide. glossary. list of asanas. index. acknowledgments. useful addresses. over 1900 glossy full color photographs. 360 degree views of asanas. specially adapted postures for beginners and the less flexible. therapeutic yoga programs for alleviating over 80 ailments. step by step sequences. religion. philosophy. psychology. medicine. hinduism. meditation. ~ Around the world, increasing numbers of people are turning to yoga as a means of keeping fit and reducing stress. In this comprehensive and highly illustrated guide B. K. S. Iyengar, the world's leading teacher of yoga, shares his unique, holistic approach. For Iyengar, yoga is more than just a form of exercise; it is a holistic experience that benefits the body, mind, and spirit. He outlines the philosophy and ideals behind this ancient practice and explains how yoga can help to counter the stresses of modern living. Designed for every level of ability, age, and physical condition, there are detailed instructions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, Clearly illustrated, step~by~step instructions explain how to perform each yoga asana, or posture, correctly, while a unique 360 degree view of the final pose shows exactly how to position each part of the body. A special section introduces B, K, S, Iyengar's innovative use of props, enabling beginners or the less flexible to practice the classic yoga asanas more easily and effectively. A further section illustrates sequences of asanas to treat or prevent a wide range of ailments, In addition, there is a 20 week yoga course, personally formulated by B.K.S. Iyengar, which progresses from simple to more challenging postures, WITHOUT A DOUBT~YOGA:THE PATH TO HOLISTIC HEALTH IS THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TOTHE PRACTICE OF YOGA BY THE MASTER. ~ Yogacharya B.K.S.lyengar was born in India in 1918 and has been teaching yoga from the age of 17. He has been an innovative and exacting teacher for 60 years, and there are today 180 Iyengar Yoga Institutes in 40 countries, Internationally recognized as a leading authority on hatha yoga, B.K.S. Iyengar has established the relevance of yoga to the treatment and cure of many illnesses and stress related conditions. Iyengar has received many prestigious awards, including Doctor of Science from the United Nations Charter for Peace, Man of the Year in Yoga Education from the American Biographical Institute, and the Purna Swasthya Award from the World Federation of Societies of Holistic Medicine. His other books include classics such as Tree of Yoga (1993), Light on the Sutras of PatanJali (1993), Light On Yoga (1995), and The Illustrated Light on Yoga (1995).

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• Titre: YOGA: THE PATH TO HOLISTIC HEALTH.
• Éditeur: London UK. 2001. Doris Kindersley Book.
• Date de parution: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0789471655
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780789471659
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• Édition: Edition originale
• État de la jaquette: Jaquette

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Around the world, increasing numbers of people are turning to yoga as a means of keeping fit and reducing stress. In this comprehensive and highly illustrated guide B.K.S. Iyengar, the world's leading teacher of yoga, shares his unique, holistic approach. For Iyengar, yoga is more than just a form of exercise; it is a holistic experience that benefits the body, mind, and spirit. He outlines the philosophy and ideals behind this ancient practice and explains how yoga can help to counter the stresses of modern living. Designed for every level of ability, age, and physical condition, there are detailed instructions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions explain how to perform each yoga asana, or posture, correctly, while a unique 360-degree view of the final pose shows exactly how to position each part of the body. A special section introduces B.K.S. Iyengar's innovative use of props, enabling beginners or the less flexible to practice the classic yoga asanas more easily and effectively. A further section illustrates sequences of asanas to treat or prevent a wide range of ailments. In addition, there is a 20-week yoga course, personally formulated by B.K.S. Iyengar, which progresses from simple to more challenging postures. Without a doubt, Yoga: The Iyengar Way is the definitive guide to the practice of yoga by the master.