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Summary: it's the most complete book on yoga.
Review: There are many books on yoga, but this one is the most comprehensive guide, although it's not the easiest one.
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Summary: This book will last you a lifetime
Review: This amazing book is a wealth of information that keeps on giving. The more you explore, experience and learn about yoga, the more this book has to offer. Mr Iyengar always offers a little something new every time you read him,and the hundreds of photos are a superb illustration of some very difficult concepts.Not a cover-to-cover read, but instead you should keep this book handy as you will benefit from frequent reference. If you are interested in the philosophy of yoga, the introduction is amazing and gets better every time you read it. Although this book may be a bit sophisticated and detailed for a beginner, it is second to none as a tool of ongoing reference and inspiration. Years into my practice I am still inspired by it and often give this book as a gift.
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Summary: Good info/ Out of my league
Review: This book contains a plethora of information, but it is definitely for the advanced student. There is also an "old fashoined" flavor to the work, and I get the impression that is was originally written for men and any references to women were added as an afterthought. It gives some puzzling advice, such as 'women should avoid practicing any asanas during menstruation.' I have never seen this advice given anywhere else, and I wonder if it's relevant. I am happy with the book as a reference, but not as a practice manual.
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Summary: The Complete Bible of Yoga
Review: this book contains the entire practice of yoga in it... every yoga pose imaginable is present in this book... if you really want to get down to what yoga is and how to do it correctly then buy this book... a must for anyone who has a yoga library...
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Summary: Light on Yoga - Light on life
Review: This book is excellent for a Yoga student who wants to
start practicing at home. I used to practice Yoga with
a teacher in the last 5 years, and I bought this book when
I decided to start practicing at home daily.
The book was extremely helpful.
In addition to the huge number of positioned that are
explained, the book include a large number of classes
in the form of a sequence of positions+times.
In the last 6 months I was using these proposed classes
with very good results. This is the book that should accompany you when you
do the transition to practicing at home more frequently.
I still go to the Iyengar Yoga center in New York once a
week - there is no replacement for great teachers. However,
for those of us who wants to practice more often than once or twice a week
this book is the best companion
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Summary: Everything a beginner ever wanted to know
Review: this book is great. when i first got it i was amazed by the hundreds of postures and pictures. this book gives detailed instructions on all the postures. the book also tells about yoga philosophy, routines to learn the postures, and routines to heal physical ailments. this book has given me a great understanding of yoga and how to practice it. i would recommend this book to anyone who wants to start practicing yoga.
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Summary: Great for beginners and those who wish to push the limit!
Review: This book is perfect for the beginner and experienced yoga student. Each position is clearly exlained along with the benefits of each position.
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Summary: THE VERY BEST BOOK ON HATHA YOGA
Review: This book is widely considered the best book on hatha yoga.
But with it, I would recommend that you buy the author's most recent book, "Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health." The latter
will enable you to start hatha yoga without a teacher. That is,
the author does not tell you that you need a teacher in "Yoga:
The Path to Holistic Health." Good luck. And be sure to go very easy.
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Summary: Indeed the Bible of yoga
Review: This book is written by the leading authoritiy of yoga in the world. It is complete, accurate and the last (though conservative) word on the subject. If you are a beginner ,better skip this book and settle for slimmer ones available in the market.
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Summary: Essential for Serious Yoga Students!
Review: This comprehensive book will take you through a lifetime of yoga practice. The beginning explains the philosophy behind yoga, which is an inspiring way to live. There is an extensive compilation of asanas, from easy ones to ones that only the most experienced yogis can attempt, as well as a guide to pranayama. There's a valuable index to help you look up postures to help certain ailments or weaknesses, which I use almost like a medical guide. It's an absolute must-have for anyone who is serious about yoga.
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