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Resources for Advancing Your Yogic Studies

Writer: Swadhyaya YogaSwadhyaya Yoga

Updated: Dec 10, 2024


Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda

Yoga practitioners the world over understand that this ancient practice is more than just exercise and being physically fit. It is a way of life. Swadhyaya is the fourth Niyama (self-disciplines) of Patanjali's Yog Sutras (Ashtanga Yoga) and means "self-study" or "self-inquiry." It is this mindset we hope to cultivate and observe in our students.


On the path of yoga, practitioners have a responsibility to demonstrate ethical, moral precepts as a role model to future students/teachers, as well as a continual commitment to self-study.


The following lists of recommended books is a great supplement to facilitate continued learning and grow.


Foundational Yogic Texts

  • Anatomy of Hatha Yoga,” by David Coulter

  • Asana Pranayama Mudra & Bandha,” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

  • Eat Right for Your Blood Type,” by Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo

  • Four Chapters on Freedom; Commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali,” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

  • Light on Yoga,” by BKS Iyengar

  • Prakriti,” by Robert Svoboda

  • Power vs. Force,” by David R. Hawkins

  • Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey

  • Structural Yoga Therapy,” by Mukunda Styles

  • Yoga Anatomy,” Leslie Kaminoff

  • Yoga Nidra,” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

  • You Can Heal Your Life,” by Louise Hay

Texts to Advance Yogic Understanding

  • Anatomy of Fitness Yoga,” by Goldie Karpel Oren

  • Bhagavad Gita

  • Four Chapters on Freedom; Commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali,” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

  • Hatha Yoga Pradipika,” by Yoga Swami Svatmarama

  • Gheranda Samhita,” by Swami Niranjananda Saraswati

  • Yoga Nidra,” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati


 
 
 

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