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| Yoga
Mala by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois |
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"A
treasure . . . Jois's discourses,
at once authoritative and devout,
[describe] the philosophy of
yoga and the spiritual implications
of its practice . . . For those
who walk the Ashtanga path,
this is the real thing."
-Yoga Journal (ISBN:
0865476624) |
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| The Heart
of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar |
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The first yoga text to outline
a step-by-step sequence for
developing a complete practice
according to viniyoga--yoga
adapted to the needs of the
individual. A contemporary
classic by a world-renowned
teacher.
(ISBN:
089281764X)
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| Health,
Healing & Beyond by T.K.V.
Desikachar |
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The
sage Tirumalai Krishnamacharya
believed that yoga is India's
greatest gift to the world.
It is a means to improving health,
restoring well-being during
illness, and enhancing mental
and emotional balance. (ISBN:
0893819417) |
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| The Practice
Manual by David Swenson |
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A
user-friendly yoga book. It
contains the entire Primary
and Intermediate series of Ashtanga
Yoga with three options for
every asana. It is spiral bound
to easily remain open while
practicing. Contains over 650
photos with clear instructions
and commentary.
(ISBN: 1891252089) |
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| Ashtanga
Yoga by John Scott |
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An
easy-to-use guide, it features
color photographs and a series
of step-by-step exercise sessions
-- starting with a simple sequence
designed for beginners that,
once mastered, provides the
foundation for moving to the
next cycle.
(ISBN: 0609807862) |
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| Awakening
the Buddha Within by Lama Surya
Das |
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An
easy-to-use guide, it features
color photographs and a series
of step-by-step exercise sessions
-- starting with a simple sequence
designed for beginners that,
once mastered, provides the
foundation for moving to the
next cycle. (ISBN:
0767901576) |
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| The Heart
of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich
Nhat Hanh |
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Brings
Thich Nhat Hanh's gift of clear
and poetic expression to an
explanation of the Four Noble
Truths, the Noble Eightfold
Path, and other basic Buddhist
teachings. This comprehensive
guide to basic Buddhist teachings
is for everyone.
(ISBN:
0767903692) |
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| The
Deeper Dimension of Yoga by Georg
Feuerstein |
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A comprehensive
survey of the full breadth and
depth of the 5,000-year-old Yoga
tradition, emphasizing its potent
philosophy and spiritual vision.
Georg Feuerstein demonstrates
that Yoga is much more than a
system of physical exercises—it
is a profound path of self-transformation
that encompasses a range of teachings,
practices, and sacred texts that
can help us cultivate wisdom,
balance, and inner freedom, as
well as physical health. (ISBN:
1570629358) |
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| The
Yoga Tradition by Georg Feuerstein |
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From the foremost living
authority on Yoga comes the
most comprehensive and reliable
treatment of the subject available
today. The book offers a complete
overview of every Yogic tradition,
from the familiar to the lesser-known
forms. It also covers all
aspects of Hindu, Buddhist
and Jaina Yoga, including
history, philosophy, literature,
psychology and practice. (ISBN:
1890772186)
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| The
Prophet by Kahlil Gibran |
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A brilliant
man's philosophy on love, marriage,
joy and sorrow, time, friendship
and much more. Originally published
in 1923 - translated into more
than 20 languages.
(ISBN: 0394404289) |
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| Light on
the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by
B.K.S. Iyengar |
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Approximately two thousand
years old, The Yoga-Sutra
of Patañjali is the
landmark scripture on classical
yoga. Iyengar translates this
ancient Sanskrit text for
the modern day yogi, providing
a thorough yet accessible
breakdown of each aphorism,
capturing the essence of its
teaching. (ISBN:
1855382253)
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| The Yoga-Sutra
of Patanjali by George Feuerstein |
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A scholar
of international renown who has
studied and practiced yoga since
the age of fourteen, Feuerstein
brings to The Yoga-Sutra of Patañjali
his experience as a professional
indologist. His faithful and informed
rendering of the aphorisms (sutras)
is based on extensive personal
research into the Sanscrit sources.
Each word is explained so that
the entire text becomes readily
available to the western reader
and student of yoga. (ISBN:
0892812621) |
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| Yoga Anatomy
by Leslie Kaminoff |
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From breathing to standing
poses, see how each muscle
is used, how slight alterations
of a pose can enhance or reduce
effectiveness, and how the
spine, breathing, and body
position are all fundamentally
linked. (ISBN:
0736062785)
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| The
Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray
Long |
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Detailed
anatomical guide to asana with
over 650 illustrations, bringing
together breath, bandas, bones,
ligaments, joints, tendons,
organs and chakras. (ISBN:
0977961419)
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| Danny Paradise
River of the Soul |
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DVD, A journey through Indonesia,
Burma, Thailand, Nepal and
Hawaii set to Danny's music.
Includes classical Hatha Yoga
demonstrations in ancient
sacred sites. Danny is one
of the world's foremost practitioners
of Ashtanga yoga. He takes
us on a musical and visual
journey of SE Asia and the
Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal,
revealing the beauty of the
people, their art, mystical
ceremonies and precious natural
environments.
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| Buddhism
for Mothers by Sarah Napthali |
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A calm
approach for caring for yourself
and your children. A beautiful
book with lots of heart felt information.
A must read for all yogini moms
(and perhaps dads too!). |
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