Light on Life - The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom
By: B.K.S. Iyengar
Light on Life has become one of my favorite books. I know I said in the last book review that I will try not to put my opinion into it to influence yours one way or the other, but every time I pick it up I learn or re-learn valuable lessons on yoga and life. At first I held off buying Light on Life. I already had so many books and didn't know what more I could possibly absorb. But, this book is so valuable to read and re-read.
It is also a great book for learning more about the man, Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar, as he gives insights into his life and his journey. Mr. Iyengar has spent more than 75 years on the yogic journey and has been an inspiration to so many with his teachings and willingness to share his knowledge.
Unlike Light on Yoga, where instructions are given on asanas this book focuses more on the inner journey that yoga takes one on. His chapters focus on the kosas, sheaths of being. He describes each and then helps explain how to integrate each of them together to achieve wholeness.
Taken from the Introduction:
You do not need to seek freedom in some distant land, for it exists within your own body, heart, mind and soul. Illuminated emancipation, freedom, unalloyed and untainted bliss await you, but you must choose to embark on the Inward Journey to discover it.
If you read this book let me know what you think.
email: plnyoga@plnyoga.vpweb.com
Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
http://www.plnyoga.vpweb.com/
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