9 Books To Deepen Your Yoga Practice

Whether your a beginner or a lifelong yoga practitioner, these books are great for deepening your yoga practice, both on and off the mat. These books will expand your knowledge and understanding of yoga. It includes philosophy, anatomy, and books on the yogic lifestyle.

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Light On Yoga

Considered the bible on modern yoga, written  by B.K.S. Iyengar, is a guide to the philosophy and practice of Yoga by its greatest living teacher. It provides complete descriptions and illustrations of all the positions and breathing exercises

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Considered the manual for the study of yoga, Sri Swami Satchidananda translation shares his practical advice on mastering the mind and achieving physical, mental, and emotional harmony in life

The Yamas & Niyamas

This book discusses the first two limbs of the eight-fold path of yoga sutras. This book breaks down each Yama and Niyama in a practical and easy to understand way.

Science of Yoga

Gain detailed insight into variations of key yoga poses and the specific benefits of different styles of yoga on the human body, system by system with vivid and comprehensive imagery.

No Mud, No Lotus

Dive in to mindfulness as Nhat Hanh shares how the practices of stopping, mindful breathing, and deep concentration can generate the energy of mindfulness within our daily lives.

Yoga For Everyone

This inclusive guide shares 50 poses for every body type & age. From plus size yoga and pregnancy yoga, to yoga for the elderly or disabled, you can explore variations and modifications to much-loved yoga poses.

Meditations From The Mat

This guide dives deeper into the practice of yoga as being more than just exercise. It includes 365 daily reflections to instill the mindfulness that yoga teaches into everyday life.

Living The Sutras

This book is an introduction to classical philosophy, a quick guide for students and teachers, and an active self-study that helps you to engage with yoga wisdom in a deeply personal and accessible way.

The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book

This combination coloring book & instructional guide is illustrated with a beautiful black-and-white drawing of a yoga posture to color. It's a hands-on approach to learning the bones and muscles for a fun learning experience.

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