The Heart of Yoga Developing a personal practice
T.K.V Desikachar, Inner Tradition International
Both practical and theoretical, a book about all aspects of yoga by the son of
Krishnamacharya, one of the greatest yogis in recent times. Includes a very good
translation of the Yoga sutras of Patanjali. Highly recommended
Health, Healing and Beyond : Yoga and the Living
Tradition of Krishnamacharya T. K. V. Desikachar, R. H. Cravens, Aperture
An eloquent tribute to Krishnamacharya, who taught
yoga to both BKS Iyengar and Patthabi Jois, and has been called "the father of modern
yoga", written by his son.
An highly readable account of the life of Yogananda, one of the
first Indian master to teach in the West. It offers an insider's view of many of the great
teachers, saints and traditions of yoga.
From here to
Nirvana Anne Cushman and Jerry Jones, Rider 1998
Packed with information about yoga schools, gurus and ashrams, as
well as with travel tips, this guide to spiritual India aims, as the
authors put it "to give you the illusion, as you pack your bags and
purchase your ticket, that you know where you are going. But it's only
an illusion, because a spiritual journey to India is inevitably a swan
dive into the unknown".
Ashtanga Yoga John Scott, Gaia books
A step by step introduction to the primary series by one of the most senior ashtanga
teachers in Europe. Excellent pictures and clear, detailed instructions.
Ashtanga Yoga, The practice manual David Swenson
A very user friendly introduction to ashtanga yoga by one of the foremost authorities on
the subject. Good for beginners and teachers alike.
Yoga Mala Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
Detailed instructions for the practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga,
specifically Yoga Chikitsa (the Primary Series) by the master himself,
in true Indian style.
Ashtanga Yoga Lino Miele
Written under the guidance of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, this book includes
the first and second series and the benefits of Yoga Chikitsa. For
dedicated practionners.
Order directly from Lino at
Astanga Yoga School, Via Cassia 698, 00189 Rome, Italy, Tel/Fax + 39 0 6
33266587
Light on Yoga BKS Iyengar, Aquarian Press
The ultimate reference on asanas, with over 200 postures and their therapeutic
applications described in detail. Also useful sections on yoga
philosophy and pranayama. A must for serious students and teachers
Dancing the Body
of Light
Dona Holleman and Orit Sen-Gupta
Contains both a philosophical section as well as an excellent section on
the techniques of postures, breathing, relaxation and bandhas. By a very
experienced and highly respected teacher.
15 Minute Yoga
Godfrey Devereux
good 15-minute routines, and a wealth of general practical info on yoga
asana practice. Aimed at beginners but helpful advice for anyone.
Yoga and
Ayurveda David Frawley, Lotus Press
Explores the connection between these two Vedic disciplines and discusses how to use them
for maximum health, energy and longevity. Highly recommended.
Prakriti:Your Ayurvedic Constitution
by Dr. Robert Svoboda
An excellent introduction, by the only westerner ever to get
a Indian degree in Ayurveda. Plenty of practical lifestyle and nutrition
advice. A most useful book
Order on line from the UK
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The Ayurvedic Year
Christina Brown
Design your own Ayurveda and yoga routine according to your constitution
and the time of the year.
The Ayurvedic cookbook Amadea Morningstar and Urmila Desai
Much more than a cookery book, this is a thorough introduction to ayurvedic nutrition and
to eating a diet adapted to the individual's ayurvedic constitution.
How to know God The yoga aphorisms of Patanjali
Translated and with commentary by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher
Isherwood
Vedanta Press, California
A major work on the philosophy of yoga and the practice of meditation,
written about 2000 years ago.
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Yoga Rahasya Sri Nathamuni, Translated from Sanskrit by T.K.V. Desikachar
Krishnamacharya Yoga Madiram, 13. 4th Cross street, Ramakrishna Nagar,
Chennai - 28, India
One of the most important classic text on Hatha Yoga, and the only one to
give advice specifically for women. It deals mostly with asansas and
pranayama. Order on line from Yogadanam (UK)
