About BKS Iyengar
The full name of BKS Iyengar, one of the most renowned yoga gurus in the whole world, is Belur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar. Popularly known as Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar, he is man who founded the Iyengar Yoga. The guru has been teaching people the art of yoga since the past sixty years and at the same time, is the author of numerous books on yogic practice and philosophy, along with several definitive yoga texts.
His most popular books include 'Light on Yoga', 'Light on Pranayama' and
'Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali'. The majority of credit for the
introduction of yoga in the west goes to Sri BKS Iyengar only. One can
find Iyengar yoga centers even in the remotest corners of the world.
Today, the great man is over 80 years old and still stands as strong as
ever. With this biography, you will get a brief introduction on BKS
Iyengar.
BKS Iyengar officially retired from teaching in the year 1984. However, he continues to take medical as well as yoga classes, at special events. At the same time, he is also actively involved in the promotion of yoga throughout the world. These days, classes are being conduced by his daughter Geeta, his son Prashant and other senior teachers.
Iyengar Yoga
Yoga comprises of eight different aspects, namely Yama and Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. Iyengar yoga is a form of yoga, which serves as a way of life to all. It is meant for each and every individual and makes use of props. An individual uses things like wooden gadgets, belts, ropes, etc, to achieve perfection in any asana. Regular practice of 'Iyengar Yoga' leads to an integration of the body, the mind as well as the emotions.
Here is a copy of The Illustrate Light on Yoga in PDF format:
The full name of BKS Iyengar, one of the most renowned yoga gurus in the whole world, is Belur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar. Popularly known as Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar, he is man who founded the Iyengar Yoga. The guru has been teaching people the art of yoga since the past sixty years and at the same time, is the author of numerous books on yogic practice and philosophy, along with several definitive yoga texts.
His most popular books include 'Light on Yoga', 'Light on Pranayama' and
'Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali'. The majority of credit for the
introduction of yoga in the west goes to Sri BKS Iyengar only. One can
find Iyengar yoga centers even in the remotest corners of the world.
Today, the great man is over 80 years old and still stands as strong as
ever. With this biography, you will get a brief introduction on BKS
Iyengar. BKS Iyengar officially retired from teaching in the year 1984. However, he continues to take medical as well as yoga classes, at special events. At the same time, he is also actively involved in the promotion of yoga throughout the world. These days, classes are being conduced by his daughter Geeta, his son Prashant and other senior teachers.
Iyengar Yoga
Yoga comprises of eight different aspects, namely Yama and Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. Iyengar yoga is a form of yoga, which serves as a way of life to all. It is meant for each and every individual and makes use of props. An individual uses things like wooden gadgets, belts, ropes, etc, to achieve perfection in any asana. Regular practice of 'Iyengar Yoga' leads to an integration of the body, the mind as well as the emotions.
Here is a copy of The Illustrate Light on Yoga in PDF format:
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