Light on Yoga: Yoga Dipika
B. K. S. Iyengar
Language: English
Pages: 544
ISBN: 0805210318
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
The definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of Yoga--the ancient healing discipline for body and mind--by its greatest living teacher. Light on Yoga provides complete descriptions and illustrations of all the positions and breathing exercises. Features a foreword by Yehudi Menuhin. Illustrations throughout.
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self-controlled. He pursues the study of the Self. He is non-violent, truthful and free from anger. He renounces the fruits of his labour, working only for the sake of work. He has a tranquil mind, with malice towards none and charity towards all, for he is free from craving. He is gentle, modest and steady. He is illumined, clement and resolute, being free from perfidy and pride. A man in whom rajō-guṇa predominates has inner thirst and is affectionate. As he is passionate and covetous, he
the fingers at the level of the shoulder-blades. You are doing ‘namaste’ (the Indian gesture of respect by folding the hands) with your hands behind your back. (Plate 24) 4. Inhale and with a jump spread the legs apart sideways 3 to 3½ feet. Stay in this position and exhale. 5. Inhale and turn the trunk to the right. Turn the right foot 90 degrees sideways to the right keeping the toes and heel in a line with the trunk; turn the left foot with the leg 75 to 80 degrees to the right and keep the
and rest the right side ribs on the left thigh. (Front view: Plate 165. Back view: Plate 166.) Due to the lateral twist of the trunk, breathing will be fast. Hold the pose for about 20 seconds. 5. Inhale, release the hands and move the trunk back to its original position. (Plate 163) 6. Now twist the trunk to the right and repeat the pose for the same length of time, following the technique given above, but substituting the word 'left’ for the word ‘right’ and the word ‘right’ for the word
off the floor and with a deep exhalation swing the left arm back from the shoulder and grasp the left knee-cap. (Plate 548.) After a few breaths exhale again fast and deeply, and swinging the right arm back from the shoulder, grip the right knee-cap with the right hand. (Plate 549) 6. Stretch the legs straight on the floor again without loosening the grip on the knees. Stretch the neck and throw the head as far back as you can. (Plate 550.) Gradually try to bring the knees as close to each
with the hands stretched back. Stretch the neck and rest the chin firmly on the blanket, otherwise it will scrape on the floor. 2. Bend the elbows, place the hands by the chest, fingers pointing in the direction of the head. Bend the knees and move the feet towards the chest, which will be lifted slightly off the floor. (Plate 571) 3. Exhale, press the palms to the floor, kick the legs and stretch them straight. (Plate 572.) The chin, neck, arms and upper ribs are the only parts of the body