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A review by abbythompson
Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom by Douglas Abrams, B.K.S. Iyengar, John J. Evans
5.0
I've dubbed this book "The Happy Indian Man" due to the cover. I love it! And the inside of the book is pretty damn awesome, too.
In Light on Life Iyengar discusses the profound spiritual, emotional and mental effects a dedicated yoga practice can bring to a student. Whereas Light on Yoga focused on the physical aspects of the practice, this book is truly "the culmination of a master's spiritual genius." Iyengar has walked the walk.
What I enjoyed most about this book is that it's not dogmatic at all. It's an honest sharing of "this worked for me." It's almost empiric in its information and sharing of what changes yoga can work on the body, mind and spirit. Iyengar is precise and uncomplicated with his explanations and stories. His parallels and examples are relatable and immediate for a Western reader. In an often contradictory genre of yoga books, Light on Life stands out as beacon (har!) of clarity.
At any point in time in a yoga practice, whether you've been practicing for five days or fifty years, you'll find something that will hit home in this book.
In Light on Life Iyengar discusses the profound spiritual, emotional and mental effects a dedicated yoga practice can bring to a student. Whereas Light on Yoga focused on the physical aspects of the practice, this book is truly "the culmination of a master's spiritual genius." Iyengar has walked the walk.
What I enjoyed most about this book is that it's not dogmatic at all. It's an honest sharing of "this worked for me." It's almost empiric in its information and sharing of what changes yoga can work on the body, mind and spirit. Iyengar is precise and uncomplicated with his explanations and stories. His parallels and examples are relatable and immediate for a Western reader. In an often contradictory genre of yoga books, Light on Life stands out as beacon (har!) of clarity.
At any point in time in a yoga practice, whether you've been practicing for five days or fifty years, you'll find something that will hit home in this book.