Yoga Resources
A few of our favorite yoga people, websites, books, and music that we’d like to share with you. Enjoy!
Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute
The official website of R. Sharath Jois, the grandson of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois — father of Ashtanga yoga.
Yoganatomy
Super-accessible articles and resources on yoga & anatomy from David Keil, including the Hands-On Adjustment DVD that I had the honor to help with.
Ashtanga Yoga Miami
Ashtanga studio in Miami, Florida run by David Keil (Ashtanga yoga teacher and anatomy genius) and Gretchen Suarez.
Christine Hoar
Another wonderful Ashtanga teacher. She teaches in Montauk, NY and also travels extensively.
Yoga Journal
Though the magazine has become diluted and thin, their website is rich — filled with asana instruction, philosophy, and other words of wisdom.
Share Yoga
The goal of this blog is in its name! Ahhh! It’s filled with good stuff and is updated all the time.
Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual
by David Swenson
I use this book all the time! It has clear, helpful photos and offers modifications for all the postures. If you’re developing a home practice — or think you might one day — this book is a MUST!
Living Your Yoga
by Judith Lasater
This book was recommended to me by a friend and fellow student. It’s a short collection of essays illustrating how your yoga practice touches all areas of your life.
Meditations from the Mat
by Rolf Gates
One of my all-time favorites. My copy is literally falling apart. The reader explores their own life as they learn more about yoga. A great addition to any yoga student’s library.
Beyond Power Yoga
by Beryl Bender Birch
Another one of my favorites! This book brings you “behind the scenes” explaining how yoga works beyond the poses. Written so that any student can understand and begin to work with the concepts. Great book!
Power Yoga
by Beryl Bender Birch
This good book teaches the fundamentals of Ashtanga yoga. It’s written in a very readable way.
Yoga Mala
by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
This classic is authored by the father of Ashtanga yoga. No library is complete without a copy.
The Wisdom of Yoga
by Stephen Cope
This is a beautifully written, accessible description of the Yoga Sutras in action in the lives of one teacher and his friends.
Light on Yoga
by BKS Iyengar
Again, no yoga library is complete without a copy of this classic. Iyengar is one of the modern fathers of yoga.
Ashtanga Yoga: The Definitive Step by Step Guide to Dynamic Yoga
by John Scott
Beautifully photographed and well written description of the ins and outs of Ashtanga yoga. Foreword written by Sri K Pattabhi Jois.
Prayer of Heart and Body: Meditation and Yoga as Christian Spiritual Practice
by Father Thomas Ryan
Thought provoking and thorough. A good read for those contemplating yoga as a spiritual practice.
Savasana
by Wah!
This was the first yoga CD I bought and I still love it!
Lotus Feet
by David Newman
Beautiful kirtan chanting. David’s deep, rich voice is a hit with my students.
The Essence
by Deva Premal
I received this CD as a gift from a student and really love it.
Jaya Bhagavan
by Tina Malia and Shimshai
Beautiful duets. Great energy. I always get positive comments when I play this for a class.
Love is Space
by Deva Premal
One of my very favorites to practice to.
Dakshina
by Deva Premal
Beautiful! I love her voice and her music. So do my students!
Music for Unwinding
by Dr. Joseph Nagler
Instrumental. Perfect for savasana or a very peaceful, slow practice.
Planet Yoga: Music for Meditation and Peace
by Various Artists
A two-disc set by various artists. The first is an enjoyable, interesting collection. The second is instrumental. Both are great to practice to.
Door of Faith
by Krishna Das
Lovely chanting. His deep, rich voice and rhythmic chants settle me into my practices.
The Best of Wah!
by Wah!
Beautiful music for serene practices. Another favorite vocalist with my students.
Breath of the Heart
by Krishna Das
Another good one!
Reveal
by Girish
My newest favorite! Jazzy and great vocals. Good pace for energetic practice.
Celebrate Peace
by Snatam Kaur
Uplifting. What a voice!