Yoga Books I Like

There are thousands of yoga excellent books out there. These are the ones I like the most and recommend to others. I don't have a long list of favorites or all that many books on my bookshelf. I've always been a fan of finding a few books I love and reading them over and over, letting the words infuse me and take on new meanings over time. Nearly all of the books I recommend are about living your yoga, rather than doing it. I find speaking with an experienced teacher to be the best way to learn how to do yoga safely. The links will bring you to the books' links on Amazon.com where you can read descriptions, summaries, and reviews.

A great starting point to all this 'yoga being more than poses' stuff

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Eckhart Tolle

Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India, and Indonesia, Elizabeth Gilbert

Yoga philosophy brought to life

Bringing Yoga to Life: The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living, Donna Farhi

The Pure Heart of Yoga: Ten Essential Steps for Personal Transformation, Robert J. Butera

The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman's Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras, Nischala Joy Devi

Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga, Rolf Gates

The End of Your World: Uncensored Straight Talk on the Nature of Enlightenment, Adyashanti

Tapping into your inner resources and listening to your inner teacher

Yoga Nidra: The Meditative Heart of Yoga, Richard Miller (comes with a CD!)

The Book of Chakras: Discover the Hidden Forces Within You, Ambika Wauters

Books I wish were required reading for all yoga teachers

Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship, Donna Farhi

Listen to Your Pain: The Active Person's Guide to Understanding, Identifying, and Treating Pain and Injury, Ben E. Benjamin

Comic relief

The Office Sutras: Exercises for Your Soul at Work, Marcia Menter

Samasana

Sharing back care and positive self-image on and off the yoga mat.