Resources for Advancing Your Yogic Studies

Yoga practitioners the world over understand that this ancient practice is more than just exercise and being physically fit. It is a way of life. Swadhyaya is the fourth Niyama (self-disciplines) of Patanjali's Yog Sutras (Ashtanga Yoga) and means "self-study" or "self-inquiry." It is this mindset we hope to cultivate and observe in our students.

On the path of yoga, practitioners have a responsibility to demonstrate ethical, moral precepts as a role model to future students/teachers, as well as a continual commitment to self-study.

The following lists of recommended books is a great supplement to facilitate continued learning and grow.

Foundational Yogic Texts

• “Anatomy of Hatha Yoga,” by David Coulter

• “Asana Pranayama Mudra & Bandha,” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

• “Eat Right for Your Blood Type,” by Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo

• “Four Chapters on Freedom; Commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali,” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

• “Light on Yoga,” by BKS Iyengar

• “Prakriti,” by Robert Svoboda

• “Power vs. Force,” by David R. Hawkins

• “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey

• “Structural Yoga Therapy,” by Mukunda Styles

• “Yoga Anatomy,” Leslie Kaminoff

• “Yoga Nidra,” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

• “You Can Heal Your Life,” by Louise Hay

Texts to Advance Yogic Understanding

• “Anatomy of Fitness Yoga,” by Goldie Karpel Oren

• “Bhagavad Gita“

• “Four Chapters on Freedom; Commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali,” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

• “Hatha Yoga Pradipika,” by Yoga Swami Svatmarama

• “Gheranda Samhita,” by Swami Niranjananda Saraswati

• “Yoga Nidra,” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati