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Yoga Library
Not sure how to get started? Want to deepen your practice? Check out these hand-picked resources.
Dedicating just ten minutes each day to quietly strengthening your body, mind and soul can have powerful positive impacts on daily life. It might sound easy to carve out ten minutes for stretching and prayer each day, or it may sound like a daunting task. The resources listed here are meant to help you get started, find motivation, push through challenging moments, and ultimately support you in your own year of yoga and prayer.
Yoga Books
Essential Yoga by Olivia H. Miller
This beautifully illustrated guide offers clear, step-by-step directions for numerous classic yoga poses. It also includes suggested pose sequences for specific physical ailments and activities, such as poses for back pain relief and poses for runners.
Light on Yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar
Considered by many to be the yoga teacher's bible, this in-depth text introduces the philosophy of yoga in addition to offering suggested pose sequences. It includes nearly 600 images of pose demonstrations.
Integrative Yoga Therapy's Yoga Toolbox
This ring-bound text is composed of nearly 100 cards detailing benefits, modifications, and step-by-step instructions for entering and advancing many of the most commonly practiced yoga poses.
A detailed, engaging, and creative coloring book that guides learners through the systems and connections within the human body. Anatomy intimidated me at first, and this coloring book made learning yoga anatomy fun, relaxing, and enjoyable.
Yoga of the Subtle Body by Tias Little
Ready to take your yoga anatomy studies to the next level? This text guides students through an exploration of the human body's physical and energetic anatomy one chakra at a time. It's helpful to have a general background understanding of human anatomy and the chakras to fully take in all this book has to offer.
Chakras & Self-Care by Ambi Kavanagh
This is a quick reference guide that breaks down the basics of the seven major chakras. Information is clearly organized and pages have plenty of margin space for taking notes.
Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers
With a focus on yin yoga, this yoga text offers an in-depth study of the anatomy, energy, and practice of yoga and includes fully illustrated sequence guides.
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
Yogananda recounts his journey from a young seeker of spiritual wisdom to a key figure in bringing yoga to Western culture.
The Poetry of Yoga: A Contemporary Anthology
From the Yoga Mat to the Corner Office: A Mindful Approach to Business Success by Yvonne James Furth and Molly Rudberg-Leshnock
This easy-to-follow book connects yoga practices with business essentials. Whether you're a solopreneur, a rising star within a large organization, or a long-time worker seeking a fresh perspective, this book offers clear steps to focus and define the path you want for yourself and your career.
Yoga Resources
Internationally recognized as the standard for yoga teacher certification, Yoga Alliance offers workshops, teacher trainings, and resources for the yoga community.
An excellent place for yogis seeking the latest yoga news, major yoga events, and yoga-related products.
A free library of illustrated yoga poses that can be searched by pose type or pose name. Forgot the name of a pose you really liked? This resource is a great way to rediscover it!
Yoga Research Articles
"Yoga for better mental health" by Harvard Health Publishing
This two-minute read from Harvard Medical School offers an introduction to yoga's beneficial impacts on brain function and mood.
“5 Ways Yoga Can Benefit Your Mental Health” published by Psychology Today
If you’ve ever finished a yoga session feeling good, this article provides some explanations. It offers a brief list of mental health benefits connected to yoga, then it goes a step further to explain why these benefits happen as a result of yoga’s impact on the heart. The author also provides a list of references for further study on the topic.
“Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life” published by International Journal of Yoga
This article provides an in-depth overview of various studies attesting to the therapeutic benefits of yoga. The author explains research behind yoga’s benefits related to balanced health, improved sleep, and overall quality of life. The article also provides a complete list of references for further study. It’s an excellent starting point for science-based claims about the benefits of yoga.
“The Effects of Yoga on Student Mental Health” published by CU Denver News
This article looks specifically at the benefits of yoga for college students. The author provides references to various studies demonstrating benefits such as improved concentration and better adjustment to change in college students who practice yoga.
"How to Use Yoga in Addiction Recovery" by The Recovery Village Columbus
This well-researched article outlines the ways in which yoga can assist in the recovery process.
"What are the health benefits of yoga?" published by Medical News Today
This short article provides an overview of general physical and mental health benefits associated with yoga, offering numerous links to further research and resources throughout. It provides an extensive list of references along with outlining the site’s research criteria (click on “Sources” below the article to expand).