Nice but Harmful?February 5, 2006 12 out of 21 found this review helpful
I practiced Iyengar Yoga according to this book and with instruction of good teachers, but found that the book leaves out some crucial aspects of yoga, while emphasising some aspects of posture/asana that may make the practice too mechanical. It is fine to learn good alignment, but it is important to note that what is in the heart is more important than how the posture looks from the outside. A good book to balance this one is Mark Whitwell's "Yoga of Heart," which describes the importance of the goal of yoga- integrating your life- as well as the importance of 1) a regular simple daily practice, 2) understanding how to gauge what YOUR body should and can do from day to day.
Excelent for healthnessOctober 25, 2005 5 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is an excelent book if you want to begin -or become an expert- in the yogasanas. Iyengar show to us each of the asanas.. the perfect way and form to perform them. He explains us what for each asana is. It is the benefits -phsysical, espiritual, mental- to improve "strength, concentration and persistence, determination and endurance".
Very Excellent bookOctober 17, 2005 7 out of 13 found this review helpful
I appreciate this book as a good one in Yoga area. With the clear explanation and good illustrations,Any readers can understand the way of Yoga practices. Thanks to Iyengar who wrote this book.
Light on YogaSeptember 18, 2005 6 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is the premier manual on hatha yoga, and by the top teacher in the world today.
Light on YogaSeptember 12, 2005 9 out of 12 found this review helpful
I loved this book! It is a necessary addition to anyone interested in examining yoga thouroughly. Mr. Iyengar's prose builds lessons in class and commands meditative attention.
