Meditations from the Mat - Rolf Gates & Katrina Kenison Daily meditations to accompany you on your yoga journey. The foundation of the book is based on Ashtanga Yoga (8 Limbs of Yoga) and Kriya Yoga.
American Veda - Philip Goldberg This book puts the history of yoga's journey to the Western world into an engaging and relevant context. It demonstrates how Americans have adopted the spiritual & philosophical aspects of the ancient teachings of India to create a new world view consistent with the principle that there are many paths to reach the same place of enlightment and peace. It is a view that supports and enhances the teachings of all religions.
Light on Yoga - B.K.S. Iyengar THE encyclopedia of yoga, asana and pranayama by one of the masters.
The Heart of Yoga - T.K.V. Desikachar Desikachar's father was Krishnamacharya who is considered THE grandfather of yoga and teacher to the yoga masters who brought yoga to the world such as B.K.S. Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois. Desikachar studied directly with his father and this book contains the wisdom of those teachings, including a discussion of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Health, Healing & Beyond - T.K.V. Desikachar This book is the foundation of Yoga Therapy
Yoga for Wellness - Gary Kraftsow A wonderful resource for any level of student for gaining a deeper understanding of the power of yoga. Gary Kraftsow studied yoga for many years with Desikachar in India and is the foremost authority in translating these ancient eastern teachings for the modern western mind.
Yoga for Transformation - Gary Kraftsow This book discusses the transformative powers of yoga on all levels of our being: physical, energetic, the mind, emotions and our souls. Gary Kraftsow studied yoga for many years with Desikachar in India and is the foremost authority in translating these ancient eastern teachings for the modern western mind.
The Essence of Yoga: Reflections on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Bernard Bouanhaud One of the more accessible translations and discussions on these great pearls of ancient wisdom.
The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice - Deborah Adele A detailed discussion of yoga's ethical guidelines. Includes questions for exploration.
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