The Tree of Yoga: The Definitive Guide to Yoga in Everyday Life by B. K. S. Iyengar - Paperback

Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780007921270. Publisher: HarperCollins. Age Range: Adult. Overview. The Tree of Yoga is B.K.S. Iyengar's collected philosophy for living, drawn from decades of practice and teaching. Using the tree as a guiding metaphor, Iyengar connects the roots, trunk, branches and leaves of a growing plant to the different limbs of yoga practice. This paperback edition distils his lifetime of study into short, accessible essays covering health, breathing, meditation, ageing and everyday wellbeing, making it a practical companion for students, teachers and anyone seeking to bring yoga off the mat and into daily life.. About the Book. Written by one of the twentieth century's most influential yoga teachers, The Tree of Yoga gathers talks and reflections Iyengar gave to students over many years, shaped into a single flowing volume. Rather than a technical manual of postures, it is a book of philosophy and practical wisdom, exploring how discipline, patience and awareness cultivated on the mat can transform ordinary life. Chapters touch on the body as a temple, correct breathing, the role of stillness and meditation, and how practice must adapt as we age or face illness. Iyengar writes in a warm, direct voice, drawing on decades of practice under his teacher, Sri T. Krishnamacharya. This HarperCollins edition presents the text in a durable paperback, ideal for repeated reading and reference. It sits alongside Iyengar's other classics, includi...