Books by B K S Iyengar
“B K S Iyengar is often considered to be the father of yoga in the West. This was written when he was relatively old; in it, he’s looking back. It’s very much an overview. He goes from the gross physical body to subtler factors, to the subtle body and ultimately to the soul. That’s the trajectory. It’s the inward journey. It’s a beautiful book by a great yoga master looking back at a life of yoga.” Read more...
Liz Derow, Teacher
Interviews where books by B K S Iyengar were recommended
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Yoga for the Three Stages of Life
by Srivatsa Ramaswami -
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The Ayurvedic Cookbook
by Amadea Morningstar -
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Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom
by B K S Iyengar -
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Ramakrishna and His Disciples
by Christopher Isherwood -
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Awakening the Spine
by Vanda Scaravelli
The best books on Yoga, recommended by Liz Derow
The best books on Yoga, recommended by Liz Derow
Contrary to its popularization in Western culture, yoga isn’t just a form of fitness: its history is rooted in a long Hindu tradition shaped by great teachers in India. Here we have the best books for those who want to learn more about yoga, recommended by Liz Derow, a longtime practitioner and teacher of yoga in India and around the world.