Summary

Yoga Wisdom and Practice is a practical and an inspiring anthology of Iyengar's insights into yoga, life and the path to peace and happiness. Yoga practice lies at the heart of the book, and it is illustrated with over 60 step by step sequences of yoga postures specially shot outdoors, and accompanied by Iyengar's illuminating observations on technique, their significance, and their benefits. This wonderful miscellany not only presents Iyengar's practical advice on how to perform key yoga postures, but also draws on a wide range of other material taken from interviews and world lecture tours, to the many texts Iyengar has written about yoga and about his own life's journey. Through Iyengar's wise words, we learn how yoga can help us face the many challenges of modern life, have compassion for ourselves and others, and cultivate true inner peace. Yoga Wisdom and Practice will appeal to all yoga lovers who want a deeper understanding of yoga practice and the path of yoga. But this book also speaks to all of us, beckoning us towards a more balanced life filled with a deeper inner contentment and joy.