Books on asanas
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Light on Yoga, by BKS Iyengar The classic reference book on asanas. Useful section on ethics and pranayama. Sample practices. |
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Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha Another very useful reference book |
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The Heart of Yoga: Developing Personal Practice Very useful section on yoga philosophy. Also excellent translation of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali |
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Yin Yoga: Outline of a Quiet Practice Good introduction to this style of practice |
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Ashtanga Yoga - The Practice Manual Still the best reference on Ashtanga yoga |
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Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness Erich Schiffmann classic book introduces a lot of concepts also found in Sati yoga |
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Mindfulness Yoga: The Awakened Union of Breath Body and Mind The section on how to practice is excellent, although the practices are rather boring |