The Tree of Yoga (Paperback)

B. K. S. Iyengar is considered one of yoga`s key contemporary figures, and this valuable book is assembled from a series of his lectures. Here he clears up a lot of misconceptions about the different branches of the practice (Kundalini, Hatha, etc.) by stressing the paths by which these branches lead to the same trunk, the one spirit. Yoga has eight "limbs" and each reflects different sides of the same journey, starting with the laws of society and leading up to the laws by which the soul merges with a higher universal consciousness. By emphasizing the interconnectedness of each style, Iyengar shows how the principles of yoga can inform and enrich every aspect of life. Individual chapters address issues of personal relationships at all aspects of life, including the birth and raising of children, transcending sickness, taking care of elders, the death of parents, even accepting one`s own death. Having already written a key Hatha yoga guide (THE LIGHT ON YOGA) in 1966, Iyengar in this book focuses instead on explaining the connection of the asanas (poses) to the ancient sutras (texts) of Patanjali, in a refreshingly bold and exuberant manner.

Author:

Iyengar, B. K. S.

ISBN:

9781570629013

Format:

Paperback

Publish Date:

03/01/2002

Publisher:

Shambhala Pubns

Language:

English

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