As for all Yoga books, this is to be used as a reference rather than a "do it yourself" guide. Click on the image above to go to the Amazon product page. Patanjali Yoga Sutras by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood (translator) There is much more to Yoga, in the original sense, than the physical postures (which are usually classified under Hatha Yoga). The essence of Yoga philosophy, as summarised by Patanjali, is explained concisely and clearly by a true Yogi in this slim volume. A must have and must read for any Yogi. Avaialable from the Ramakrishna Mission Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda A fascinating first person account of the journey of a Yogi at the turn of the 20th century. Yogananda was one of the first Yogi's to venture to the USA and spread the philosophy there. This book was a favourite of Steve Jobs Click on the book image to go to the Amazon product page or click here to go to the SRI Bookstore The Tree of Yoga: The Definitive Guide to Yoga in Everyday Life by B. K. S. Iyengar Essays by the master Yogi who made yoga accessible and popular to Westerners, with his emphasis on precision and clarity. (Watch old Youtube videos of him doing Yoga in his 20's and 60's !) Click on the image above to go to the Amazon product page or click here to go to the SRI Bookstore | Yoga (101 Essential Tips) by Sivananda Yoga Vedanta CentreClick on the image above to go to the Amazon product page. Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing by T. McCall, MD This is a carefully researched and clearly written book for those who wish to understand Yoga Therapy from a modern (science) perspective. It also contains specific chapters dealing with various ailments which can be addressed using Yoga Therapy. A useful reading and reference for Yoga instructors. Click on the image above to go to the Amazon product page or click here to go to the SRI Bookstore The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards by William J Broad This book, by a journalist talks about the 'good, bad and ugly' side of commercialized Yoga, although he himself perhaps doesn't realize the difference between the overtly commercial and more traditional forms of Yoga. The warnings about what can go wrong when one pushes too hard too fast are worth heeding. Click on the image above to go to the Amazon product page or click here to go to the SRI Bookstore More books to be added later |
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