A great explanation of the philosophy that is the foundation of yoga, suitable for beginners and the very experienced practitioner. In his foreword to this book, The Dalai Lama writes “ I have met Shri BKS Iyengar and was touched by his scholarship and understanding of the relationship between the mind and the body……This book presents the tradition of Yoga as taught by the great Indian master Patanjali interpreted for our times by a great contemporary teacher.” BKS Iyengar provides insightful commentary and explanation of the yoga sutras.
A lucid explanation by BKS Iyengar on the exposition and application of the eight limbs of yoga described by Sage Patanjali. With particular explanation of vrttis, kleshas and antarayas.