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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