In-depth Study of Yoga: Books to Read

Ok, so you want more knowledge of yoga. You’re like me and just can’t get enough?!

I am an avid reader… I absolutely love it. I read novels, educational books, motivational books and of course lots of books on Yoga!

These are the books I recommend if you want to learn more, know more, about all things yoga.

Understanding the History of Yoga- Must Reads for any yoga teacher

• Autobiography of a Yogi- Paramahansa Yogananda

• The Bhagavad Gita- My favorite version is translated by Eknath Easwaran

• Hatha Yoga Pradipika- Muktibodhananda Saraswati

• Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha- Satyananda Saraswati

• Pathways to Joy- The Master Vivekananda on The Four Yoga Paths to God Edited by Dave DeLuca

• Tantra of the Yoga Sutras- Alan Finger w/ Wendy Newton

On Teaching Yoga

• Teaching Yoga: Essential foundations and Techniques- Mark Stephens and Mariel Hemmingway

• Yoga, Mind, Body, Spirit – Donha Farhi

On Anatomy

• Anatomy of Movement- Blandine Calais-Germain

• The Concise Book of Muscles- Chris Jarmey

• The Anatomy Coloring Book- Wynn Kapit/Lawrence M. Elson

• Yoga Anatomy- Leslie Kaminoff

• The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume 1- Ray Long

On Chakras

• You Can Heal Your Life- Louise L. Hay

• Wheels of Life- Anodea Judith, Ph.D.

• Eastern Body, Western Mind- Anodea Judith

Of course this isn't an end-all, be-all list. There are many amazing books out there to help guide us into a deeper understanding of all things Yoga. If you'd like to read a list of books and movies that are more general please see my previous post,

Books to Read. Movies to Watch!