Light on Pranayama: The Definitive Guide to the Art of Breathing by B.K.S. Iyengar

Light on Pranayama: The Definitive Guide to the Art of Breathing is written by B.K.S. Iyengar. It is presented as a guide to yogic breathing and the practice of pranayama.

Key details

• Author: B.K.S. Iyengar
• Focuses on pranayama and the art of breathing
• Includes 190 photographs of B.K.S. Iyengar
• Sets out a progressive 200-week practice programme
• Describes techniques and identifies common errors

Synopsis

B.K.S. Iyengar draws on a lifetime devoted to the practice and study of yoga, reflecting the precision and clarity associated with his teaching. The book positions pranayama as an essential area of study for serious yoga practitioners, and sets out an instructive approach to developing breathing practice over time.

Illustrated with 190 photographs of Iyengar, it presents a progressive 200-week programme, highlighting techniques alongside common mistakes. The description also places the work in the context of Iyengar’s earlier book, Light on Yoga, and describes this volume as establishing a similarly authoritative treatment of breathing practice.