{"product_id":"0007145160","title":"Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali","description":"\n\n\u003cp\u003eBKS Iyengar’s translation and commentary on these ancient yoga sutras has been described as the “bible” of yoga.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis new edition of the classic text contains a new introduction by BKS Iyengar, as well as a foreword by Godfrey Devereux, author of Dynamic Yoga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatanjali wrote this collection of yoga wisdom over 2,000 years ago. They are amongst the world’s most revered and ancient teachings and are the earliest, most holy yoga reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sutras are short and to the point – each being only a line or two long. BKS Iyengar has translated each one, and provided his own insightful commentary and explanation for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sutras show the reader how we can transform ourselves through the practice of yoga, gradually developing the mind, body and emotions, so we can become spiritually evolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sutras are also a wonderful introduction to the spiritual philosophy that is the foundation of yoga practise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is thoroughly cross-referenced, and indexed, resulting in an accessible and helpful book that is of immense value both to students of Indian philosophy and practitioners of yoga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003eA fresh translation of the writings of Patanjali, the first man to record the ancient practice of yoga, by Iyengar, the man who introduced yoga to the West. Serious students and teachers of yoga, especially those studying Iyengar yoga (the most popular form in North America), will find this an indispensable guide to wholeness, poise, and peace.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCategories:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterature \u0026amp; Fiction\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\u003cli class=\"category-tree\"\u003eAncient \u0026amp; Medieval Literature\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Thorsons","offers":[{"title":"Used - Acceptable","offer_id":45262532608190,"sku":"0007145160-5","price":6.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9689\/5166\/files\/61ahB_JsLL.jpg?v=1754099723","url":"https:\/\/shop.sustainablebooks.com\/products\/0007145160","provider":"Sustainable Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}