The Tree of Yoga: The Definitive Guide To Yoga In Everyday Life

The Tree of Yoga: The Definitive Guide To Yoga In Everyday Life is written by B.K.S. Iyengar. It is presented as a single-volume guide to applying yoga in everyday life.

Key details

• Author: B.K.S. Iyengar
• Single-volume work bringing together collected teachings
• Uses the tree as a structural metaphor for life and yoga practice
• Draws on decades of practice and study
• Written as guidance on integrating yoga into daily living

Synopsis

Described as a definitive guide to yoga in everyday life, this book brings together B.K.S. Iyengar’s collected wisdom from many years of practice and its application beyond the mat. It reflects his approach to teaching with an emphasis on precision and clarity, alongside a belief in “yoga for all”.

Structured around the metaphor of a tree, the essays explore areas of life and practice presented as important to care for and cultivate. Topics include yoga and health, yoga as part of daily life, childhood and parenthood, love, death, faith, hope and spirituality, and the role of teachers and teaching.