Books That Make You Ponder
These are the books that have touched my heart and changed my perspective on the world. They are tattered from use and every page is underlined, with notes in the margins.
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Yoga and the Quest for the True Self by Stephen Cope
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser
Clarity & Connection by Yung Pueblo
Consolations by David Whyte
Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
Like Streams to the Ocean by Jedidiah Jenkins
Bittersweet by Susan Cain
Foundations Of Yoga
Whether you are an aspiring teacher or a student wishing to deepen your practice and understanding, these books are essential reads.
Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by BKS Iyengar
Bhagavad Gita
Teaching Yoga by Mark Stephens
Yoga as Medicine by Dr. Timothy McCall
Women’s Health, Big Book of Yoga by Kathryn Budig
Myths of the Asanas by Alanna Kaivalya
Key Muscles of Yoga by Ray Long
Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith
The Yamas & Niyamas by Deborah Adele
The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar
Yin Yoga
Yin has always been my most favorite type of yoga. It can be tricky to understand at first how still and quiet the practice is. These books break down the practice and explore the Chinese meridians in each yin pose.
The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark
Yin Yoga, Principles and Practice by Paul Grilley
Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers
A Path and a Practice by William Martin
Ayurveda
Yoga’s sister science Ayurveda, which means “the science of life,” explores each individual’s dosha, or individual constitution. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Vasant Lad are leaders in the field. There is so much out there, but these books will get you started.
Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing by Dr. Vasant Lad
Quantum Healing: Exploring the Frontiers of Mind/Body Medicine by Deepak Chopra
The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care by Kate O’Donnell
Prakriti by Dr. Robert Svoboda
Balance Your Hormones Balance Your Life by Dr. Claudia Welch
Eat Wheat by Dr. John Douillard
Mudras
My all-time favorite element of yoga, mudras, are gestures or seals that we make with our hands and bodies to direct and redirect energy within the body for healing, energizing, or calming effects. This is a very subtle practice and takes time to deepen your awareness and knowledge. I started with the Mudras for Healing and Transformation. This book is intended for yoga therapy purposes and is very accessible to all.
Mudras for Healing and Transformation by Joseph & Lilian LePage
Mudras of India by Revital Carroll
Mudra, The Sacred Secret by Dr. Indu Arora
Yoga Therapy, The Science Of Yoga & Trauma
Do you want to understand how yoga works, and how the practice affects your brain and body? These books are a great jumping off point into the great abyss of all the resources and books out there that cover yoga for specific conditions.
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Why Zebras don’t get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky
The Science of Yoga by William J. Broad
Recovery 2.0, Move Beyond Addiction and Upgrade your Life by Tommy Rosen
Presence, Bringing your Boldest Self to your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy
My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem
Breath by James Nestor
Lost Connections by Johann Hari
Burnout by Emily Nagoski
Archetypes & Mythology
Goddesses in Every Woman: Powerful Archetypes in Women’s Lives by Jean Shinoda
Women who Run with Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Myths of the Asanas by Alanna Kaivalya
If Women Rose Rooted by Sharon Blackie
Clean Eating & Healthy Living
When I first started doing yoga, my body and mind felt so good and calm, that I wanted to clean up other areas of my life, like my diet and home beauty and health practices. Clean Food is my absolute favorite cookbook ; every recipe is delicious and nourishing.
The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook by Kate O’Donnell
Aim True by Kathryn Budig
The Home Apothecary by Stacey Dugliss Wesselman
Clean Food by Terry Walters
Aroma Yoga by Tracy Griffiths
The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care by Kate O’Donnell
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
The Wim Hof Method by Wim Hoff
Awakening Artemis by Vanessa Chakour
Relationships & Boundaries
The Four Noble Truths of Love by Susan Piver
The Heart of Tantric Sex by Diana Richardson
Boundaries & Protection by Pixie Lighthorse
The State of Affairs by Esther Perel
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