The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar

This yoga text outlines a step-by-step sequence for developing a complete practice according to the age-old principles of yoga. Desikachar discusses all the elements of yoga - poses and counterposes, conscious breathing, meditation, and philosophy - and shows how the yoga student may develop a practice tailored to his or her current state of health, age, occupation, and lifestyle. We highly recommend this book to any yoga student seeking to deepen a yoga practice. The great gift of The Heart of Yoga lies not simply in the depth of Desikachar's learning, but in the compassion, gentleness, practicality, and down-to-earth spirit that permeate the book.