RECOMMENDED READINGS
Yoga is 99% practice and 1% theory
K. Pattabhi Jois's famous saying points out that it's not possible to understand the essence of Ashtanga yoga merely by reading books. This branch of yoga is an experiential path that must be discovered through practice. This path can be supported (1%) by studying scriptures - Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, as well as works born from the personal experiences of recognized ancient yoga practitioners. For acquiring the theoretical knowledge necessary for practicing yoga, we recommend the following readings.
- Yoga Mala
- Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
- Aṣṭāṅga Yoga Anuṣṭhāna
- R. Sharath Jois
- One simple thing
- Eddie Stern
- Ashtanga Yoga As It Is
- Matthew Sweeney
- Ashtanga Yoga – The Practice Manual
- David Swenson
- Practice and Philosophy
- Gregor Maehle
- Ashtanga Yoga – The Intermediate Series
- Gregor Maehle
- Pranayama The Breath of Yoga
- Gregor Maehle
- Yoga Meditation: Through Mantra, Chakras and Kundalini to Spiritual Freedom
- Gregor Maehle
- The Only Way Out is In
- Anthony “Prem” Carlisi
- Yoga sadhana for mothers
- Sharmila Desai and Anna Wise
- Guruji
- Guy Donaheye and Eddie Stern
- Yoga Makaranda
- Sri T. Krishnamacharya
- The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga
- Srivatsa Ramaswami
- Vinyasa Krama
- Matthew Sweeney
- Initiation
- Elisabeth Haich
- Autobiography of a Yogi
- Paramahansa Yogananda
- Siddhas, Masters of the Basics
- Pal Pandian
- The Essence of Spiritual Life
- Swami Rama
- Living with the Himalayan Masters
- Swami Rama
- A Search in Secret India
- Paul Brunton
- The Mirror of Yoga
- Richard Freeman
- Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy
- Sadhguru
- Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny
- Sadhguru
- How Not to Die
- Dr. Michael Greger and Gene Stone
- The China Study
- T. Colin Campbell
- Ageless: A Yogi's Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life
- R. Sharath Jois
Books cannot replace the guidance of a qualified teacher.