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Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga
With complete descriptions and illustations of all the postures and breathing techniques.
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u/WookieMonsta · 10 pointsr/yoga

Light on Yoga: Yoga Dipika by B. K. S. Iyengar

u/All_Is_Coming · 4 pointsr/yoga

There are thousands of different asana. The Hatha Yoga Padipika lists the 84 classic postures (only the first four, Siddhasana, Padmasana, Baddha Konasana, and Simhasana, are necessary to attain yogic perfection). The definitive guide is Iyengar's Light On Yoga.

u/SohrabJamshid · 3 pointsr/yoga

Light on Yoga has what you're looking for, and it's really great, but it shouldn't be a substitute for a well trained teacher who can help you progress into advanced poses in a safe way.

u/neodiogenes · 3 pointsr/yoga

It is. So is this by B.K.S. Iyengar.

And of course, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: here for an overview, and here for text with commentary.

Or here, without the interpretive commentary.

Anyway, the Iyengar book will give you an intro to what you seek. There are, of course, thousands of schools of yoga in India, each with their own particular disciplines. So don't get too wrapped up in any one as being The Way of yoga.

u/pahool · 3 pointsr/yoga

Iyengar's book Light on Yoga is good for giving a progression of easy to difficult poses.

u/Amokokins · 2 pointsr/yoga

Light On Yoga has been enormously influential for me. A wonderful resource even for non-Iyengar people.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0805210318/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1407672746&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

Yoga Anatomy has some of the most detailed illustrations of asanas I've ever seen and includes a huge amount of alignment information.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1450400248/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1407672879&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

Lastly, my personal favourite is The Power of Ashtanga Yoga. It could be argued that other books have more asanas or more detailed descriptions (see above), but this book is my favourite because it helped me figure out what it means to be a young westerner practicing an ancient tradition from India. It also helps that the author is very open about the challenges she faced in her practice, which is refreshing and encouraging when I work on mine. Highly recommended.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1611800056/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1407672988&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

u/Axolotlable · 2 pointsr/helpme

Third everything this guy said. A lot of this reply is mainly reiterating his words; because they are important! Also thrown at the end is random little things that help me through bad days.
This might be a little rushed because I have to take off; but I'll edit it in a bit. Hopefully it's not a garbage post, I've never commented on anything like this.

I went through a similar stage. I'm 25, I took off several years from school before finally going back for electrical engineering. I had to start everything from scratch (because I really didn't care until I was 21). I'm still exhausted and burnt out, and everyday has been challenging to drag myself through. But now I'm a senior and I am truly confident for the first time ever that the future is bright.

Do whatever you think is best for you; but realize (and remind yourself daily) that you are in a good spot!
Just by being here and addressing how you feel, you're taking a step in the direction that is best for you.

If being a teacher is something you really want, you're closer than you think. Power through. You're doing a good thing.

To reiterate what TrynaBeFunny said; drop the excessive alcohol abuse, and drop the pot. In my experience it depressed me, and I know very few people function well on it.

As for the exercise. Do it, but do something fun for you; whatever it is. If lifting and an elliptical isn't for you, it wont work. Find something that constantly challenges you and makes you happy. Rock climbing and cardio lend a lot of clarity to my life; find your thing.

Lastly, if you have any time; read. If you dont have time, try to read anyway.

Here's a great link that really changes your outlook on life.
https://www.reddit.com/r/getdisciplined/comments/1q96b5/i_just_dont_care_about_myself/cdah4af/

This is a link to a yoga book. The intro is fantastic and really helped me.
https://www.amazon.com/Light-Yoga-Bible-Modern/dp/0805210318

An Aesop Rock that makes me feel like I'm doing the right things in life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sClhmDN5Fcs

Anyway, sorry for ranting. Hang in there reddit person

u/hunkerdown · 2 pointsr/yoga
u/shrlzi · 2 pointsr/yoga

Good for you! Many libraries participate in Inter-Library Loans, so I hope yours can find it for you.

BTW, Amazon has it for $6-$8; plus a PDF of random pages so you could get an idea of it. https://www.amazon.com/Light-Yoga-B-K-Iyengar/dp/0805210318

u/generalT · 2 pointsr/Fitness

yea definitely, i've been dealing with this for almost 20 years, been to physical therapy twice, avoided surgery thus far. but standard disclaimer that i'm not a doctor, physical therapist, etc, etc, just a dude on the internet.

like you mentioned, i would start with posterior chain mobility. stretch your hamstrings like this or this. lower back with some cat/cow. add in some IT band stretch. don't forget about those illiopsoas!

maybe, if your back will handle it, add in some light supine twists. and, as always, planks for core and lower back strength.

regarding yoga, i would recommend just showing up to a beginner's class. teachers know that everyone's flexibility is different, and (if they're worth their salt) will offer modifications to poses, or offer props to assist with the pose. honestly, a lot of yoga classes i've attended just flow through sun a and/or sun b, which aren't too hard. maybe you could try them at home? but, be careful and modify as you see fit! with yoga, like with anything, consistency is important. i used to go once a week and didn't see much improvement. attending class more frequently, and doing some work at home, has improved my practice tremendously.

some books:

u/SpankmasterS · 2 pointsr/Fitness

read this:

http://www.amazon.com/Light-Yoga-B-K-Iyengar/dp/0805210318

Yoga is fantastic when done correctly. Iyengar method is more rigorous and while adding flexibility it also causes muscular fatigue.

Iyengar classes tend to be rather expensive.

Unless you live in the middle of the woods in Alabama there are yoga classes everywhere these days. Personally, I find the mental effect of yoga of greater value then the physical.

u/my_man_krishna · 2 pointsr/Fitness

I used yoga to rehabilitate my shoulder after I injured it lifting weights. Since then, I've more or less gone over exclusively to yoga to maintain my strength, since its the only strenuous indoor exercise I can do that doesn't cause chronic pain of one kind or another. The results have been unexpectedly favorable; I look better and feel stronger now than I was doing weights and HIIT.

This has been my main source of information, BKS Iyengar's Light on Yoga.

u/jmilloy · 1 pointr/bodyweightfitness

I'm using Light on Yoga by Iyengar at home. I'm not sure how this differs from modern "Iyengar yoga" -- it does seem to focus on single postures and alignment. The postures are described and shown in detail. The back section of the book has a weekly progression of postures that starts very basic and extends into the hundreds of weeks. I am able to do it 5 to 7 times a week, and it appeals to me that every week or two things change up and increase in difficulty, but I don't have to spend a lot of time figuring out on my own what I should be doing.

Previously, I was doing Bikram's beginner yoga series (26 asanas), first at a studio and then at home. It does not have to be hot. It really is a great series and can be quite strenuous, and I still do it from time to time.

u/Capdindass · 1 pointr/yoga

Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar. He goes over all poses step by step and includes some philosophy in the text. My studio has a copy in every room, so people can reference it while they practice

u/moncamonca · 1 pointr/yoga

Try a copy of Light on Yoga.

u/Yoga_Burn · 1 pointr/yoga

A lot of that healing comes from the yoga philosophy. Most people are taught patanjali's 8-limb path that has philosophy as well as physical practices. Yoga ideals are not so much about the thought process, but they are about doing the actual actions. For example cleanliness is one of the 10 philosophies but it's not the idea of being clean that makes you happy it's the actual work of doing the dishes, washing your car, keeping good hygiene, and fixing your diet that makes you happy. Here is a book that everyone reads that will get you started. The first 50 pages are all about the background of yoga. I also imagine that Patanjali's sutra's will help too. And there is Buddha's 8-fold path that is very similar to what Patanjali says.

http://www.amazon.com/Light-Yoga-B-K-Iyengar/dp/0805210318?ie=UTF8&keywords=a%20light%20on%20yoga&qid=1465499433&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1