RECOMMENDED READING

We live by the motto, "learn something new everyday." As yoga teachers, it is our responsibility to maintain a high level of professional competence while curiously forever remaining a student of yoga. We have compiled, and continue to compile, some of our favorite books that have made a difference for us and our students along the way.

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Yoga Philosophy

The Yamas & Niyamas, by Deborah AdeleYoga Philosophy, Yoga Sutras

The Yamas & Niyamas, by Deborah Adele

Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Sutras

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, by Sri Swami SatchidanandaYoga Philosophy, Yoga Sutras.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Sutras.

Autiobiography of a Yoga, by Paramahansa YoganandaYoga Philosophy

Autiobiography of a Yoga, by Paramahansa Yogananda

Yoga Philosophy

The Psychology of Yoga, by Georg FeuersteinYoga Philosophy

The Psychology of Yoga, by Georg Feuerstein

Yoga Philosophy

Eastern Body, Western Mind, by Anodea JudithYoga Philosophy, Chakras

Eastern Body, Western Mind, by Anodea Judith

Yoga Philosophy, Chakras

Living Yoga Yoga, by Judith LasaterYoga Philosophy, Self-study

Living Yoga Yoga, by Judith Lasater

Yoga Philosophy, Self-study

The Inner Tradition of Yoga, by Michael StoneYoga Philosophy

The Inner Tradition of Yoga, by Michael Stone

Yoga Philosophy

The Heart of Yoga, by T.K.V. DesikacharYoga Philosophy, Asana

The Heart of Yoga, by T.K.V. Desikachar

Yoga Philosophy, Asana


Meditation

Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation, by Sharon SalzbergMeditation

Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation, by Sharon Salzberg

Meditation

Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart, by Mark EpsteinMeditation

Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart, by Mark Epstein

Meditation

Wherever Your Go There You Are, by John Kabat-ZinnMeditation

Wherever Your Go There You Are, by John Kabat-Zinn

Meditation

Still The Mind: An introduction to meditation, by Alan WattsMeditation

Still The Mind: An introduction to meditation, by Alan Watts

Meditation

How To Meditate, by Pema ChodronMeditation

How To Meditate, by Pema Chodron

Meditation

Meditation For Beginners, by Jack KornfieldMeditation

Meditation For Beginners, by Jack Kornfield

Meditation

Meditation Now, by Elizabeth ReningerMeditation

Meditation Now, by Elizabeth Reninger

Meditation

Mindfulness In Action, by Chgyam TrungpaMeditation

Mindfulness In Action, by Chgyam Trungpa

Meditation


Yoga Asana

Hatha Yoga Paradikpika, by Swami MuktibodhanandaYoga Philosophy, Asana

Hatha Yoga Paradikpika, by Swami Muktibodhananda

Yoga Philosophy, Asana

Yoga Sequencing, by Mark StephensSequencing for teachers

Yoga Sequencing, by Mark Stephens

Sequencing for teachers

Yoga, by Yoga JournalYoga Asana

Yoga, by Yoga Journal

Yoga Asana

Complete Guide To Yin Yoga, by Bernie ClarkAsana, Sequencing

Complete Guide To Yin Yoga, by Bernie Clark

Asana, Sequencing

Light On Yoga, by B.K.S. IyengarYoga Philosophy, Asana

Light On Yoga, by B.K.S. Iyengar

Yoga Philosophy, Asana

Yoga Assists, by Sharon Gannon and David LifeYoga Assists, Asana

Yoga Assists, by Sharon Gannon and David Life

Yoga Assists, Asana

Hatha Yoga Illustrated, by Matin KirkAsana

Hatha Yoga Illustrated, by Matin Kirk

Asana

Relax And Renew, by Judith LasaterAsana and Sequencing

Relax And Renew, by Judith Lasater

Asana and Sequencing


Yoga Anatomy

Yoga Anatomy, by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy MatthewsYoga Anatomy

Yoga Anatomy, by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews

Yoga Anatomy

The Key Muscles of Yoga, Volume II, by Ray LongYoga Anatomy

The Key Muscles of Yoga, Volume II, by Ray Long

Yoga Anatomy

The Key Muscles of Yoga, Volume 1, by Ray LongYoga Anatomy

The Key Muscles of Yoga, Volume 1, by Ray Long

Yoga Anatomy

Anatomy of Hatha Yoga, by H. David CoulterYoga Anatomy

Anatomy of Hatha Yoga, by H. David Coulter

Yoga Anatomy

Anatomy of Vinyasa Flow and Standing Poses, by Ray LongYoga Anatomy

Anatomy of Vinyasa Flow and Standing Poses, by Ray Long

Yoga Anatomy

Anatomy of Hip Openers and Forward Bends, by Ray LongYoga Anatomy

Anatomy of Hip Openers and Forward Bends, by Ray Long

Yoga Anatomy

Anatomy For Backbends and Twists, by Ray LongYoga Anatomy

Anatomy For Backbends and Twists, by Ray Long

Yoga Anatomy

Anatomy of Arm Balances and Inversions, by Ray LongYoga Anatomy

Anatomy of Arm Balances and Inversions, by Ray Long

Yoga Anatomy


Self-study

Polishing the Mirror, by Ram DassSelf-study

Polishing the Mirror, by Ram Dass

Self-study

Be Here Now, by Ram DassSelf-study

Be Here Now, by Ram Dass

Self-study

The Power of Now, by Eckhart TolleSelf-study

The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle

Self-study

Stillness Speaks, by Eckhart TolleSelf-study

Stillness Speaks, by Eckhart Tolle

Self-study

The Court Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruizelf-study

The Court Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz

elf-study

The Mastery Of Love, by Don Miguel RuizSelf-study

The Mastery Of Love, by Don Miguel Ruiz

Self-study

Rising Strong, by Brene BrownSelf-study

Rising Strong, by Brene Brown

Self-study

You Can Heal Your Life, by Louise Hay

You Can Heal Your Life, by Louise Hay

Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion, by Sam HarrisSelf-study

Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion, by Sam Harris

Self-study

The Book, by Alan WattsSelf-study

The Book, by Alan Watts

Self-study

The Wisdom of Insecurity, by Alan WattsSelf-study

The Wisdom of Insecurity, by Alan Watts

Self-study

The Miracle Morning, by Hal ElrodSelf-study

The Miracle Morning, by Hal Elrod

Self-study


Business For Yoga

The Yogi Entrepreneur, by Darren MainBusiness

The Yogi Entrepreneur, by Darren Main

Business

The Art And Business Of Teaching Yoga, by Amy IppolitiBusiness

The Art And Business Of Teaching Yoga, by Amy Ippoliti

Business

Start With Why, by Simon SinekBusiness

Start With Why, by Simon Sinek

Business

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Coveryusiness

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covery

usiness

Think And Grow Rich, by Napoleon HillBUsiness

Think And Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill

BUsiness

Good To Great, by Jim CollinsBusiness

Good To Great, by Jim Collins

Business

The Tipping Point, by Malcom GladwellBusiness

The Tipping Point, by Malcom Gladwell

Business

Outliers, by Malcom GladwellBusiness

Outliers, by Malcom Gladwell

Business