6 Yoga Books to Have in Your Library
Discover the best books on yoga .
Yoga...a practice combining body and mind to promote letting go, vitality, sleep, concentration and so on. This discipline is not limited to the course given by a teacher and its asanas, it is also a whole range of yoga books, each as interesting as the next. In this article, you will find the top yoga books to put in your yoga library . Whether you are a beginner or experienced, there is something for everyone and every budget.
The yoga bible, by BKS Iyengar
Let's start with one of the most famous books for yogis, The Bible of Yoga by the famous BKS Iyengar, creator of Iyengar Yoga. A yoga book rich in texts, but also no less than 600 photos. It is one of the most complete yoga books to slip into your bag, because it is very small and to read and reread. A great beginner yoga book . Step by step, you will be guided to achieve good health through harmony of body and mind.
Editions J'ai lu – Pocket format – 596 pages – €8.40
I am learning yoga, by André Van Lysebeth
Finally, a clear, complete and easy to read yoga book with detailed description and images of each posture. I learn yoga , also explains the basics of the discipline as well as breathing exercises (Pranayama). This yoga book will never leave you, especially during your class at home. This one is not only for beginner yogis.
Editions J'ai lu – Pocket format – 340 pages – €7.20
Yoga Anatomy, by Ray Long
Yoga Anatomy is available in 2 volumes: the first on muscles and the second on postures. This is the yoga text par excellence if you want to improve. Indeed, it allows you to quickly know, in 3D anatomical drawing, which muscle is used by each asana in order to improve your practice without injuring yourself. A good way to achieve pleasant postures that you can hold more easily and for longer.
La Plage Editions – Hardcover binding
Yoga Anatomy – Volume 1 – Muscles – 244 pages – €29.95
Yoga Anatomy – Volume 2 – Postures – 228 pages – €29.95
Yoga cookbook, by Garlone Bardel
Yoga also involves cooking. In the yoga book Yoga cook book by Garlone Bardel , you will discover 108 simple and quick recipes promoting a natural and healthy conscious diet, a yogic diet. A good complement to the practice of yoga.
Ulmer Editions – 288 pages – €29.90
Yoga Sutra of Patanjali – Mirror of the Self, by Bernard Bouanchaud
As you probably know, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (between the 2nd BC and the 5th century) are the yoga texts that served as the basis for the practice we know today. Yoga Sutra of Patanjali – Mirror of Self allows self-knowledge through research conducted by the author in the Indian tradition in Madras.
Agamat Editions – 336 pages – €24.50
Yoga attitude!, by Mathilde Piton
Yoga attitude! is a yoga book different from the others. It is a book of fun and simple exercises, but also practical advice (work on the 7 chakras, recipes, etc.) and asanas to perform in order to live your life with more zenitude.
Larousse Editions – 64 pages – €5.95
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