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Best Yoga Books
Ashtanga Yoga - The Practice ManualAshtanga Yoga - The Practice Manual by David Swenson
Buy new: £14.99 / Used from: £13.75
"The" book for Ashtanga Yoga - excellent description of postures and modifications in the Primary and Intermediate practices.
Ashtanga YogaAshtanga Yoga by John Scott
Buy used from: £4.00
A close second to the David Swenson book - gives a more detailed description of the vinyasas which connect the postures.
Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and PhilosophyAshtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy by Gregor Maehle
Buy new: £20.40 / Used from: £10.00
Gregor Maehle digs a little deeper into the anatomy of the postures and spiritual aspects of the practice.
Power Yoga: The Total Strength and Flexibility WorkoutPower Yoga: The Total Strength and Flexibility Workout by Beryl Bender Birch
Buy new: £5.49 / Used from: £0.01
One of the original and still one of the best introductions to Ashtanga Yoga.
Meditations from the Mat: A Daily Guide for the Practice of YogaMeditations from the Mat: A Daily Guide for the Practice of Yoga by Rolf Gates
Buy used from: £8.93
Personal and relevant reflections from an ordinary mans yoga path.
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 used from: £2.77
You do not need to be into yoga to enjoy this excellent book on life - inspirational.
Yoga Anatomy: Your illustrated guide to postures, movements, and breathing techniquesYoga Anatomy: Your illustrated guide to postures, movements, and breathing techniques by Leslie Kaminoff
Buy new: £9.66 / Used from: £8.15
A very good anatomical resource for yoga teachers
Dynamic Yoga: The Ultimate Workout That Chills Your Mind as it Changes Your BodyDynamic Yoga: The Ultimate Workout That Chills Your Mind as it Changes Your Body by Godfrey Devereux
Buy used from: £28.55
Describes foundations and entry into and out of postures. Very helpful to teacher and student alike.
Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into StillnessYoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness by Erich Schiffmann
Buy new: £8.42 / Used from: £6.82
Another book which breaks the postures down with excellent and clear instuction.
Bringing Yoga to LifeBringing Yoga to Life by Donna Farhi
Buy new: £4.79 / Used from: £2.29
Excellent book - down to earth guide to living from an aurthor who walks the talk.