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The Path of Light

A guide for the student of yoga, as they deepen their practice, or for those on the journey to becoming a yoga teacher.

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The Path of Light

By: David Scott Yglesias
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Thank you for choosing this book and for your willingness to explore yoga more deeply. The Path of Light is the culmination of a lifetime of study, practice, and exploration by David Scott. His journey has taken him to the very roots of yoga, tracing its evolution from ancient traditions to its place in the modern world. This book has served as the foundation for both 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training programs, supporting countless students on their path to understanding and sharing this transformative practice.

If you are already a teacher, leading a training program, or giving back to your community through yoga, we honor and appreciate your dedication. Our hope is that this book enriches your teaching, deepens your practice, and enhances your programs. Interestingly, in most teacher training programs, only about 25% of students enroll with the intention of teaching. The majority embark on this journey for personal growth, seeking a deeper understanding of yoga and themselves. However, be forewarned—many of today’s most inspiring teachers never set out to teach at all. What begins as self-exploration often becomes a calling, as teaching yoga can be both profoundly meaningful and deeply fulfilling.

David Scott approaches yoga with a scientist’s mind and a seeker’s heart. Pragmatic by nature, he values evidence-based inquiry and approaches every concept with discernment. He believes that knowledge, whether ancient or modern, should be questioned, tested, and examined with an open yet critical mind. Just because something has been passed down through the ages or widely shared on the internet does not necessarily make it true. Researching this book has been a transformative experience for him—long-held beliefs, once considered unshakable, can dissolve under the light of new understanding. Some ideas that once served to protect us may eventually become barriers to our growth. To truly evolve, we must be willing to release what no longer serves us.

As you journey through The Path of Light, we invite you to remain open—open to questioning, to discovering, and to expanding your perspectives. While science offers us incredible insights, some aspects of yoga, particularly those related to the subtle energetic body, remain beyond its grasp. Love, for example, cannot be measured under a microscope, yet we know it exists. Perhaps modern science still has more to uncover about the wisdom embedded in ancient yogic teachings.

At times, David’s scientific approach may seem challenging, and you may not agree with all of his conclusions. That is not only welcomed but encouraged. Growth comes through inquiry, dialogue, and the willingness to adapt when presented with new knowledge. If you have thoughts or insights to share, feel free to reach out at david@energyyoga.com—this journey is one of continual evolution, and we grow best when we learn together.

Yoga, like knowledge, is ever-expanding. As the tides of wisdom rise, so too do all of our boats. May this book serve as a guiding light along your path, wherever it may lead.

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