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This picture needs no words, except that we could not be farther from the meaning of Namaste when we enter McDonald's.

A Book Review: Light on Yoga

Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar is a book that every yogi, yogini, beginner, intermediate, "expert," teacher, and student should have in their possession. It breaks down each posture, with pictures to boot, step by step. Iyengar writes the effects of each pose, and even has a section dedicated to pranyama, or breath. I want to share with you a quote that I find important.

"People do not pay attention to the correct method of standing. Some stand with the body weight thrown only on one leg, or with one leg turned completely sideways. Others bear all the weight on the heels, or on the inner or outer edges of the feet. THis can be noticed by watching where the soles and els of the shoes wear out. Owing to our faulty feet, we acquire specific deformities which hamper spinal elasticity. Even if the feet are kept apart, it is better to keep the heel and toe in line parallel to the median plane and not at an angle. By this method, the hips are contracted, the abdomen is pulled in and the chest is brought forward. One feels light in body and the mid acquires agility. If we stand with the body weight thrown only on the heels, we feel the gravity changing; the hips become loose, the abdomen protrudes, the body hangs back and the spine feels the strain and consequently w soon eel fatigued and the mind becomes dull. It is therefore essential to master the art of standing correctly. "

This quote brings a few questions to my mind: where would we be if we did stand correctly from the start? How would this change the amount of headaches that we have, our ability (or lack there of) to balance, our ability to focus. Also, how can we change the way we usually sit in the same ways that we change how we stand? Especially for females-  what does everyone think about crossing our legs for posture and hips? I am leaning towards it being less than great for balance and for hips, but I would love to hear some input here.

I would recommend each and every individual to at least get this book from a library, and a journal, and write down as much as you can. Maybe pick two of three asanas a week and read them a couple times so that it really sinks in. 

Light and Joy to all. Namaste.