Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
by B. K. S. Iyengar
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BKS Iyengar's translation and commentary on these ancient yoga sutras has been described as the "bible" of yoga. This edition contains an introduction by BKS Iyengar, as well as a foreword by Godfrey Devereux, author of Dynamic Yoga. Patanjali wrote this collection of yoga wisdom over 2,000 years ago. They are amongst the world's most revered and ancient teachings and are the earliest, most holy yoga reference. The Sutras are short and to the point - each being only a line or two long. BKS show more Iyengar has translated each one, and provided his own insightful commentary and explanation for modern readers. The Sutras show the reader how we can transform ourselves through the practice of yoga, gradually developing the mind, body and emotions, so we can become spiritually evolved. The Sutras are also a wonderful introduction to the spiritual philosophy that is the foundation of yoga practise. The book is thoroughly cross-referenced, and indexed, resulting in an accessible and helpful book that is of immense value both to students of Indian philosophy and practitioners of yoga. show lessTags
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urza Edwin's translation is clear and insightuful. The commentary is based on premodern commentators. After reading his book, I feel I am starting to understand The Yoga Sutras better.
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A very superb translation and introduction to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. One of the early realized souls of India who attained the highest plane (Kaivalya Pada) through total body control of the Mind, Body and Senses.
Original Sanskrit verses are followed by their English Translation and excellent commentary by Mr. Iyengar. Finally got to read some Sanskrit though could not understand a word.
Original Sanskrit verses are followed by their English Translation and excellent commentary by Mr. Iyengar. Finally got to read some Sanskrit though could not understand a word.
A very superb translation and introduction to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. One of the early realized souls of India who attained the highest plane (Kaivalya Pada) through total body control of the Mind, Body and Senses.
Original Sanskrit verses are followed by their English Translation and excellent commentary by Mr. Iyengar. Finally got to read some Sanskrit though could not understand a word.
Original Sanskrit verses are followed by their English Translation and excellent commentary by Mr. Iyengar. Finally got to read some Sanskrit though could not understand a word.
Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a translation and commentary on the Yoga Sutras by the renowned yogi B.K.S. Iyengar, provides readers with a fresh and accessible translation of this important yoga text.
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> LUMIÈRE SUR LES YOGA SÛTRA DE PATANJALI, de B.K.S. Iyengar. — Après les livres "Lumière sur le Yoga" et "Lumière sur le Pranayama" Iyengar se penche sur le Yoga-sutra de Patanjali avec la même minutie, nous offrant à la fois une nouvelle traduction et ses propres commentaires, continuant cette vielle tradition qui veut que chaque maître de yoga apporte sa vision de ce texte, qui sans cela, resterait obscur (d'où la lumière).
Extrait : "La definition d'âsana est la suivante : quel que soit l'âsana pratiqué, il devrait l'être avec une show more sensation de fermeté, de stabilité et d'endurance dans le corps ; de bonne volonté dans l'intelligence du coeur. C'est ainsi que chaque âsana devrait être compris, pratiqué et ressenti. Faire un âsana devrait être une expérience qui nous nourrit et nous illumine." Éditions Buchet Chastel, 542 pages, 35 €. (MATHIEU)
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> LUMIÈRE SUR LES YOGA SÛTRA DE PATANJALI, de B.K.S. Iyengar. — Après les livres "Lumière sur le Yoga" et "Lumière sur le Pranayama" Iyengar se penche sur le Yoga-sutra de Patanjali avec la même minutie, nous offrant à la fois une nouvelle traduction et ses propres commentaires, continuant cette vielle tradition qui veut que chaque maître de yoga apporte sa vision de ce texte, qui sans cela, resterait obscur (d'où la lumière).
Extrait : "La definition d'âsana est la suivante : quel que soit l'âsana pratiqué, il devrait l'être avec une show more sensation de fermeté, de stabilité et d'endurance dans le corps ; de bonne volonté dans l'intelligence du coeur. C'est ainsi que chaque âsana devrait être compris, pratiqué et ressenti. Faire un âsana devrait être une expérience qui nous nourrit et nous illumine." Éditions Buchet Chastel, 542 pages, 35 €. (MATHIEU)
—Infos Yoga, (52), Avril/Mai 2005, (p. 42) show less
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B.K.S. Iyengar is the world's most respected yoga teacher. Widely credited as the person who brought yoga to the West, his teaching practice has been hugely influential over decades. He lives and teaches in Pune, India.
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