Thursday, July 31, 2008

Yoga Reading List

Yoga Reading List

Yoga Readings
  • Yoga and the Quest for True Self by Stephen Cope.
  • The Science of Yoga by Shri Yogendra.
  • Hatha Yoga Simplified by Shri Yogendra.
  • Yoga Hygiene Simplified by Shri Yogendra.
  • Kripalu Hatha Yoga Book by Christopher Ken Baxter - This is an illustrated book and presents 26 postures that provide a complete, well-rounded practice for beginners and experienced Yoga students.
  • Yoga Asanas Simplified by Shri Yogendra - the founder President of the Yoga Institute of Santacruz, Mumbai.
  • The Yoga Tradition by George Feuerstein, a comprehensive book of over 700 pages on the history, literature, philosophy and practice of all traditions and branches of Yoga.
  • The Shambhala Guide by George Feuerstein, a short introductory book on Yoga.
  • The Shambhala Encyclopedia of Yoga by George Feuerstein, a collection that provides a methodical summary of the complex Yoga tradition and all its key concepts.
  • The Tree of Yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar, which uses the symbol of the tree to explain various yogic paths.
  • Yoga by Judith Lasater- It examines the moral principles and practices of Yoga, as everyday application.
  • Yoga as Philosophy and Religion by S N Dasgupta.
  • Yoga by Bouanchou, a translation of and practical commentary on the Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali.
  • Tantra- the Path of Ecstasy by George Feuerstein, a systematic summary of the teachings of the important but widely misunderstood branch of Yoga called Tantrism.
  • Meditation for Dummies by Stephan Bodian, a useful practical introduction to Yoga's central art of meditation.
  • Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda- a popular and inspirational account of the amazing life of a modern master of Yoga.
  • The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnu-Devananda.
  • Meditation and Mantras by Swami Vishnu-Devananda.
  • Yoga for Women Simplified by Smt Sitadevi.
  • Bliss Divine by Swami Sivananda.

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