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Yoga

Print Sources

• American Yoga Association with Alice Christensen. 20-Minute Yoga Workouts. New York: Ballantine Books, 1995, ISBN 0-345-38845-3
  Black and white photographs in a large format paperback book. The title describes this take on the subject well. Includes 20 minute workouts for "When You're Not at Home," and "When You're Not Feeling Your Best."
• Birch, Beryl Bender. Power Yoga: The Total Strength and Flexibility Workout. NY: Fireside, 1995. ISBN 0020583516
  Sequences for power and balance, generation of heat, strength, and surrender.
• Budilovsky, Joan, and Eve Adamson. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Yoga. NY: Alpha Books, 1998. ISBN 0028619498
  Thorough introduction to basics, guide to establishing an individual practice. Many black and white photographs and drawings. Includes chapters on “Yoga for Two,” and “For Women Only.”
• Carrico, Mara, and the Editors of Yoga Journal. Yoga Journal’s Yoga Basics. NY: Henry Holt & Company, 1997. ISBN 0805045716
  Description and photographs of the basic poses as well as some sample yoga practices; also breath, relaxation and the styles of Hatha Yoga.
• Criswell, Elanor. How Yoga Works: An Introduction to Somatic Yoga. CA: Free Person Press, 1989. ISBN 0918236045
  Some photos. Chapters on somatic, psychophysiological, and spiritual sides of yoga.
• Hittleman, Richard. Yoga for Health: The Total Program. NY: Ballantine Books, 1983. ISBN 0345327985
  Hatha Yoga poses and photos, with chapters on nutrition, philosophy, and meditation.
• Iyengar, B.K.S. Light on Pranayama: The Yogic Art of Breathing. NY: A Crossroad Book, 1998. ISBN 0824506863
  Theory, art, and techniques of yoga by a master.
• Lalvani, Vimla. Classic Yoga for Fitness & Relaxation. New York: Sterling Publishing, 1996. ISBN 0-8069-4269-X
  Easy to follow color photographs of the author doing all the basic exercises. Divided into three “courses,” each one progressively more challenging.
• Levin-Gervasi, Stephanie. Smart Guide to Yoga. John Wiley & Sons, 1999. ISBN 0471356484
• Lidell, Lucy, with Narayani and Giris Rabinovitch. The Sivananda Companion to Yoga: A Complete Guide to the Physical Postures, Breathing Exercises, Diet, Relaxation & Meditation, and Techniques of Yoga. NY: Fireside Book, 1983. ISBN 0671470884
  Illustrated with color photographs and drawings. Basic poses, plus chapters on diet, health, and the cycle of life
• Lisebeth, Andre van. Yoga Self-Taught. NY: Barnes & Noble Books, 1971.
• Mehta, Mira. How To Use Yoga. New York: Smithmark, 1994, ISBN 0-8317-1757-2
  Based on the work of B.K.S. Iyengar. Big format hardcover book with easy to follow color photographs. Includes a "Ten Week Course" and "Asanas for Common Problems."
• Schiffman, Erich. Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness. NY: Pocket Books, 1996. ISBN 0671534807
  Poses and yoga routines, a meditation program, and mindful breathing.
• Shakti Parwha Kaur Khalsa, Yogi Bhajan. Kundalini Yoga: The Flow of Eternal Power. Perigee, 1998. ISBN 0399524207
• Silva, Mira, and Shyam Mehta. Yoga: The Iyengar Way. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1997. ISBN 0679722874
  A yoga manual featuring 100 key postures, with photos, instructions and adjustments. Also sections on breathing, meditation, and history and philosophy of yoga.
• White, Ganga and Tracey Rich. Aerobic Yoga: The Flow Series. White Lotus Foundation, 1990.
  A challenging yoga video, not meant for beginners. White Lotus Foundation can be reached at (805)964-1944

Audio/Visual Sources

• Rich, Tracey, and Ganga White. Total Yoga: The Complete Workout Video for Everyone. Living Arts. ISBN 0945671822
  A 70 minute video available by calling 1-800-2-LIVING
• Yoga for Beginners. Living Yoga Practice Series Videos. Livingarts, 1998.
  Twenty-minute workout videos led by instructors Rodney Yee and Patricia Walden. Separate videos on Power Yoga, Back Care Yoga, Abs Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Stress Relief Yoga, Lower Body Yoga, AM Yoga (to increase circulation, improve mobility, and bring clarity to the mind) and PM Yoga (to quiet the mind after the stress of the day).
• Yoga Journal’s Practice Series Videos. Healing Arts Publishing, 1990-92.
  Hour-long videos led by instructors Rodney Yee and Patricia Walden. Separate videos available for beginners (ISBN 0945671458), energy (0945671822), flexibility (0945671784), relaxation (0945671768), meditation (0945671792), and strength (0945671776). Call 1-800-2-LIVING.

last updated 25 September, 2008