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The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice
T. K. V. Desikachar
Inner Traditions, 1999
great for any yoga student
I love the way the yoga philosophy is presented and interpreted. It's a wonderful resource for understanding Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. I highly recommend it.
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Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual: An Illustrated Guide to Personal Practice
David Swenson
Ashtanga Yoga Productions, 2007
David Swenson is an artist!
Beautiful images, wonderful practice, amazing teacher... also check out his brother Doug swenson.. another wondeful Ashtanga teacher!TAMARA'S YOGA FUSION
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Anatomy Coloring Book, The (3rd Edition)
Wynn Kapit, Lawrence M. Elson
Benjamin Cummings, 2001
Anatomy Coloring Book
I purchased both this and the Physiology Coloring Book and they are great! Not only does coloring in the images reinforce what I'm studying, but the text portion (explanations) are added bonuses. I highly recommend both.
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Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
Elizabeth Gilbert
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Best Book I've Ever Listened To
I listened to this in traffic for about a week. I actually looked forward to sitting in traffic. Her voice is soothing, the content is inspiring, and I can't imagine why anyone would give it one star. I loved it and was sad when I got to the last cd. Wonderfully ...
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Sri S. Satchidananda
Integral Yoga Publications, 1990
Great Book
This is the greatest book I have ever seen. Please don not miss this book. Full and knowledge and wisdom.
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (New Harbinger/Noetic Books)
Michael A. Singer
New Harbinger Publications/ Noetic Books, 2007
Don't Just Read This Book Live this Book
Like the back cover of this book claims it is a bridging of both Eastern and Western thought. The author has certainly achieved this in its small well packed 181pages of wisdom. Although I have read my fair share of Eastern and Western books over the years what the ...
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Autobiography of a Yogi: with bonus CD
Paramahansa Yogananda
Self-Realization Fellowship, 2006
Someone has opened his heart for all
In fact I read this after I read the book ""God Talks to Arjuna"by Paramhansa Yogananda. The variuos terminology given in the book and the Kriya Yoga has attaracted me to become a member of the Yogoda Satsang Society and get the lessons. I have never read any other ...
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Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga...
B. K. S. Iyengar
Schocken, 1995
If you have one comprehensive book on yoga this should be it.
This book generally shows the progression of the poses from beginner to advanced. You will not be talked down to in this book. I like having more information then I need so that I can reference back and progress when I'm ready.
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Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing
Yoga Journal, Timothy Mccall
Bantam, 2007
A complete yoga medical text in almost 600 pages
This book is really the complete text on how to use yoga for almost any major ailment. The author, MD Dr. McCall (also the medical editor for Yoga Journal), writes from a scientific perspective. He quotes and footnotes his volume extensively, and merges science with ...
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Yoga Anatomy
Leslie Kaminoff
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2007
Great
Very Revealing for those with trouble with one or two poses. You can really see where your muscles move.
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8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back: Natural Posture Solutions for Pain in the Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and ...
Esther Gokhale
Pendo Press, 2008
Incredible book
I purchased this book for my mother who has had problems with back pain for years. She had been to the chiropracter, physical therapist and neurosurgeon with no improvement. After working her way through the book she is markedly improved. Wonderful pictures, easy to ...
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Indigo Ocean Dreams: 4 Children's Stories Designed to Decrease Stress, Anger and Anxiety while Increasing ...
Lori Lite
Lori Lite, 2005
a miracle
This cd is a miracle. I have a four year old and a six year old who have a very difficult time falling asleep and allowing themselves to relax. It is a struggle every night. If I didn't see this for myself, I would have never believed it. Within ten minutes, both ...
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Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and Practitioners
H. David Coulter
Body and Breath, 2001
Getting Physical
From a Doctors point of view, you'll get lots of valuable physiological information behind Hatha yoga. There is something for all levels of practice here. A good read or handy reference.
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Back Care Basics: A Doctor's Gentle Yoga Program for Back and Neck Pain Relief
Mary Pullig Schatz
Rodmell Press, 1992
Great Resource for Teachers and Students Alike
I notice that a few reviewers have mentioned they found exercises in the book too easy and it's true that the book is geared toward those who may be recovering from injury and/or are new to yoga. That said, as a yoga instructor and long-time practitioner I've found ...
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Itsy Bitsy Yoga: Poses to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer, Digest Better, and Grow Stronger
Helen Garabedian
Fireside, 2004
Make Fun Memories and Promote Active Habits, Develop Cognitive Functioning
I bought this book when my daughter was about 8 months old and wish I bought it sooner. It is a fun and playful book that gives parents great ideas for age-appropriate activities for baby. It is perfect for working parents who want to have special, fun activities ...
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