Light on Yoga & Light on Pranayama by B.K.S. Iyengar 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Light on Yoga: The Definitive Guide to Yoga Practice
Light on Pranayama: The Definitive Guide to the Art of Breathing

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins, The Crossroad Publishing Company

Overview
This two-book collection brings together B.K.S. Iyengar's two most influential works on the practice of yoga and the art of breath control. Light on Yoga is widely regarded as a foundational reference, offering detailed, photo-illustrated instruction on hundreds of asanas alongside Iyengar's philosophy of precise alignment. Light on Pranayama turns to breathing technique, presenting a disciplined, step-by-step approach to controlling and deepening the breath. Together, these two brand-new paperbacks give practitioners, teachers, and students a trusted, time-tested pairing for building a complete home or studio yoga practice, from posture to breath.

About the Books
B.K.S. Iyengar's two landmark texts form the backbone of what many practitioners call the definitive library of modern yoga. Light on Yoga: The Definitive Guide to Yoga Practice is a comprehensive, photograph-illustrated manual covering hundreds of asanas, each broken down with precise alignment cues, sequencing suggestions, and guidance on using props to make poses accessible at every level. Beyond the physical postures, the book introduces the philosophical framework of yoga, connecting movement to mindfulness, discipline, and a contemplative approach to daily living. Its companion volume, Light on Pranayama: The Definitive Guide to the Art of Breathing, shifts the focus to breath control, one of the most demanding and transformative branches of yoga practice. Iyengar explains the mechanics of breathing, the cautions required for safe practice, and a progressive series of techniques designed to build calm, vitality, and mental clarity over time. Read together, the two books complement each other closely: correct posture and alignment, as taught in Light on Yoga, create the physical foundation that makes safe, effective pranayama possible, while deliberate breathwork in turn deepens stability and focus within the postures themselves. Both titles are presented in brand-new paperback condition, making this an ideal set for readers building a personal yoga library from the ground up. Serious students, yoga teachers in training, and long-time practitioners looking to deepen their understanding will find this pairing to be a dependable, rigorous, and endlessly referenced resource for both the physical and philosophical dimensions of the practice.

Key Benefits

• Pairs yoga's most referenced posture manual with its most trusted breathing guide in one set
• Hundreds of photo-illustrated asanas with precise alignment cues in Light on Yoga
• Step-by-step pranayama techniques for building calm, vitality, and focus
• Written by B.K.S. Iyengar, the teacher credited with bringing yoga to the West
• Brand-new paperback condition, ready for daily practice, study, or gifting
• A dependable reference for home practice, teacher training, or studio and classroom use

Book-by-Book Guide
Light on Yoga: The Definitive Guide to Yoga Practice — a photo-illustrated manual of hundreds of asanas with detailed alignment cues, sequencing, and an introduction to yogic philosophy.
Light on Pranayama: The Definitive Guide to the Art of Breathing — a focused, step-by-step guide to the theory and safe practice of yogic breath control.

About the Author
B.K.S. Iyengar (1918–2014) was one of the most influential yoga teachers of the twentieth century and the founder of the style now known as Iyengar Yoga, which emphasizes precise alignment, sequencing, and the use of props to make postures accessible at every level. Hundreds of Iyengar Institutes around the world are named in his honor, reflecting the global reach of his teaching. He headed his own institute in Pune, India, until his death in 2014, and his two most celebrated books, Light on Yoga and Light on Pranayama, remain widely used references for students and teachers of yoga worldwide.

Why You'll Love This Set
This set pairs yoga's most trusted posture manual with its definitive breathing guide, making it a meaningful gift for a yoga teacher, a thoughtful birthday present, or a foundational addition to any home practice library. Brand-new paperback copies are ready for daily reference, classroom use, or quiet study during the new year or any season of renewed practice.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.