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The Sivananda Companion to Yoga: A Complete Guide to the Physical Postures, Breathing Exercises, Diet, Relaxation, and Meditation Techniques of YogaThe Sivananda Companion to Yoga: A Complete Guide to the Physical Postures, Breathing Exercises, Diet, Relaxation, and Meditation Techniques of Yoga by Sivanda Yoga Center
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $3.50
my introduction to yoga and breathing techniques. has basic yoga practice layouts (i use them for my pansy-yoga).
Stretching, 20th Anniversary Revised EditionStretching, 20th Anniversary Revised Edition by Bob Anderson
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $5.51
contains: numerous innovative ways to tackle basic stretches; sets of stretches for taking care of particular pains in the body; and sets of stretches for different fitness activities--very thorough.
Duncan Wong Yogic Arts - Awakening LevelDuncan Wong Yogic Arts - Awakening Level
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $3.81
my first serious yoga practice.
Yoga AnatomyYoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $12.58
medical illustrations and descriptions of how muscles are involved in plenty of well-known poses. great chapter on diaphragmatic breathing (has really enhanced my practice).
New York City Ballet: The Complete Workout, Vol. 1 and 2New York City Ballet: The Complete Workout, Vol. 1 and 2
Buy new: $27.49 / Used from: $19.86
some of my "cross-training;" it's not yoga--but it translates well, and is great strength and balance work!
Duncan Wong Yogic Arts - Source PowerDuncan Wong Yogic Arts - Source Power
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $8.80
addition to my first serious yoga practice after one year of serious practice.
Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual: An Illustrated Guide to Personal PracticeAshtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual: An Illustrated Guide to Personal Practice by David Swenson
Buy new: $19.11 / Used from: $18.98
great description of bandhas and ujjayi breath. step by step instruction through primary and intermediate series, including physics of vinyasa.