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Yoga Practice

Art of Yoga
by Sharon Gannon and David Life
A "coffee table" yoga book with inspirational, stunning photographs.

Ashtanga Yoga-The Practice Manual
An Illustrated Guide to Personal Practice
by David Swenson
Margaret BV comments: this was one of my first yoga books ever, and I still refer to it all the time. She took David's teacher training intensive in July 2003.
 

Beyond Power Yoga: 8 Levels of Practice for Body & Soul
by Beryl Bender Birch
Draws quite interesting parallels between the eight limbs of yoga and the mind/body energy centers (chakras). Georgetown Yoga hosted Beryl for a weekend workshop in April 2005.

 
The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga
by Srivatsa Ramaswami
So many poses shown in this book - lots of fun things to try!



 

Jivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body & Soul
By Sharon Gannon and David Life
Margaret BV comments: I first learned yoga at Jivamukti; the best thing about their yoga is that it incorporates everything: history and philosophy, asana, chanting, pranayama...every class is a transforming experience. Georgetown Yoga hosted David and Sharon for a DC workshop in January 2003.

Journey Into Power
How to Sculpt Your Ideal Body, Free Your True Self, and Transform Your Life with Yoga
By Baron Baptiste


 

Light on Yoga
by B.K.S. Iyengar
Invaluable reference resource. You won't find a yoga teacher or enthusiast without it - everything you could need in a yoga book.

 

Living Yoga: Creating a Life Practice
by Christy Turlington
Yoga practitioner, Nuala entrepreneur and super-model gives an impressive foray into the history and philosophy of yoga, interspersed with her own personal experiences. Eloquently written with gorgeous photographs and drawings.
 

Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times
by Judith Lasater, Ph.D, P.T.
An excellent guide to restorative yoga and supported postures, including a guide to using props and sequences for headaches, back pain, insomnia, breathing problems, and pregnancy.

 
Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga
by Alan Finger
A great book with all the basics - perfect for travel or for starting a home practice in between classes.
 

Yoga Philosophy & Lifestyle

Living Your Yoga
by Judith Lasater
This book applies concepts from ancient yoga teachings to individuals' daily lives.


 

Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga
By Rolf Gates and Katrina Kenison
365 daily meditations on a variety of yoga topics.

Yoga Masters - how yoga theory can deepen your practice and meditation
by Mark Forstater and Jo Manuel
This book will help you add new depth and meaning to your practice.



 

Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic
By Darren Main
 

 
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Translation and Commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Subtle Body & Alternative Health
 
Anatomy of the Spirit - the seven stages of power and healing
by Caroline Myss, Ph.D


 

Eastern Body Western Mind
Psychology & the Chakra System as a path to the self
by Anodea Judith
Anyone who is even mildly interested in the Chakras (or looking to deepen a yoga  experience) should consider this book.

 
Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System
by Anodea Judith
A great reference book, with each chapter dedicated to a particular chakra. Includes meditations on the chakras and yoga poses that focus on opening and balancing each chakra.

Ayurveda
 
Absolute Beauty: Radiant Skin and Inner Harmony Through the Ancient Secrets of Ayurveda
by Pratima Raichur

 

Perfect Health: The Complete Mind Body Guide
by Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Interested in Ayurveda? this is a great, comprehensive introduction.

Healthy Living

Secrets of Longevity
Hundreds of Ways to Live to be 100
by Dr. Maoshing Ni