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Yoga Masters: The Living Wisdom SeriesYoga Masters: The Living Wisdom Series by Mark Forstater
Buy new: $20.00 / Used from: $11.75
This was one of my first books that got me interested in the philosophy of yoga. I read some portions of this book to my class because it is very easy to follow and is not dry.
Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student RelationshipTeaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship by Donna Farhi
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $9.40
One of my favorite authors. A beautifiul book about ethics that will help you cope with issues you might have and prevent things from happening in the future.
Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to WholenessYoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness by Donna Farhi
Buy new: $14.96 / Used from: $8.80
I think this is a great asana book, even though you might think you know all that there is to know about asanas. She gives a more anatomicaly based yet insightful way of approaching asana. I recently took one of her one week trainings on spinal integration (which was a turning point for me in my teaching and practice) and some of the methods she taught were in this book and the breathing book.
The Breathing Book: Vitality & Good Health Through Essential Breath WorkThe Breathing Book: Vitality & Good Health Through Essential Breath Work by Donna Farhi
Buy new: $13.60 / Used from: $6.43
Easy to understand and very clear. Another one that I read from.
Awakening the Spine: The Stress-Free New Yoga that Works with the Body to Restore Health, Vitality and EnergyAwakening the Spine: The Stress-Free New Yoga that Works with the Body to Restore Health, Vitality and Energy by Vanda Scaravelli
Buy new: $18.68 / Used from: $5.35
She has great imagery and beautiful way of putting things. My students love me to read from this book.
Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and HealingYoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing by Yoga Journal
Buy new: $14.28 / Used from: $13.47
Great book for understanding your students different ailments and what to do to help them.
Scientific Keys Volume I: The Key Muscles of Hatha YogaScientific Keys Volume I: The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long
Buy new: $55.00 / Used from: $88.66
Really great photos that will help you better understand anatomy and yoga
Cool Yoga TricksCool Yoga Tricks by Miriam Austin
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $10.50
If you have props available, but not quite sure what you can do with them, then this book will definitely give you some ideas.
The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal PracticeThe Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice by T. K. V. Desikachar
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $14.93
Great section on counterposes, sequencing, how to vary you class to keep it interesting. More easy to follow philosophy.
Guiding Yoga's Light: Yoga Lessons for Yoga TeachersGuiding Yoga's Light: Yoga Lessons for Yoga Teachers by Nancy Gerstein
Buy used from: $19.11
This book is great if you like to have themes to your classes and can teach other things than just the physical aspects to yoga.
Yoga Posture Adjustments and Assisting: An Insightful Guide for Yoga Teachers and StudentsYoga Posture Adjustments and Assisting: An Insightful Guide for Yoga Teachers and Students by Stephanie Pappas
Buy new: $21.59 / Used from: $20.00
Very easy to follow.
The Yoga Handbook, An Inspirational Reference for Teaching and Home PracticeThe Yoga Handbook, An Inspirational Reference for Teaching and Home Practice by Stephanie Keach
Buy new: $40.00 / Used from: $71.21
It has a great pathology chart giving you a guideline of what they should and shouldn't do if a student comes to you with a certain ailment.
Bringing Yoga to Life: The Everyday Practice of Enlightened LivingBringing Yoga to Life: The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living by Donna Farhi
Buy new: $11.10 / Used from: $5.20
My favorite book on living yoga. Another one that I will read from.
The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga: The Authoritative Presentation-Based on 30 Years of Direct Study Under the Legendary Yoga Teacher KrishnamachaThe Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga: The Authoritative Presentation-Based on 30 Years of Direct Study Under the Legendary Yoga Teacher Krishnamacha by Srivatsa Ramaswami
Buy new: $17.96 / Used from: $7.37
This book is great if you teach Vinyasa yoga and would like more ideas on variations of asanas.
30 Essential Yoga Poses: For Beginning Students and Their Teachers30 Essential Yoga Poses: For Beginning Students and Their Teachers by P.T. Judith Hanson Lasater Ph.D.
Buy new: $15.61 / Used from: $9.25
A great companion for teacher or student.
Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate FreedomLight on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom by B.K.S. Iyengar
Buy new: $21.33 / Used from: $2.75
Some very insightful words in this book.
Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and PractitionersAnatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and Practitioners by H. David Coulter
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Hatha Yoga PradipikaHatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda
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Light on the Yoga Sutras of PatanjaliLight on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by B.K.S. Iyengar
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The Tree of Yoga (Shambhala Classics)The Tree of Yoga (Shambhala Classics) by B.K.S. Iyengar
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Yoga Spandakarika: The Sacred Texts at the Origins of TantraYoga Spandakarika: The Sacred Texts at the Origins of Tantra by Daniel Odier
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Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga...Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga... by B. K. S. Iyengar
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Jivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body and SoulJivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body and Soul by Sharon Gannon
Buy new: $13.60 / Used from: $10.25
Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful TimesRelax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times by P.T. Judith Hanson Lasater Ph.D.
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Asanas: 608 Yoga PosesAsanas: 608 Yoga Poses by Dharma Mittra
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Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday LifeLiving Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life by Judith Hanson Lasater
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $7.34
Structural Yoga Therapy: Adapting to the IndividualStructural Yoga Therapy: Adapting to the Individual by Mukunda Stiles
Buy new: $29.70 / Used from: $18.95
Yoga for Partners: Over 75 Postures to Do TogetherYoga for Partners: Over 75 Postures to Do Together by Jessie Chapman
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The Business of Yoga: How to Start and Grow Your Yoga BusinessThe Business of Yoga: How to Start and Grow Your Yoga Business by Art Tiddens
Buy used from: $50.99
Instructing Hatha YogaInstructing Hatha Yoga by Kathy Lee Kappmeier
Buy new: $27.16 / Used from: $30.00
Your journal of Yoga: A journal for yoga teachers to keep track of their yoga classes, lesson plans, personal practice, workshops attended, and much more.Your journal of Yoga: A journal for yoga teachers to keep track of their yoga classes, lesson plans, personal practice, workshops attended, and much more. by April Farrell-Hasty
Buy new: $24.95 / Used from: $10.70
YogaYoga by Linda Sparrowe
Buy used from: $25.00