There are so many yoga books and they all have a way of changing your yoga practice. Every yoga book introduces you to new ideas not only about yoga but also about your life and about yourself.
 

The leading yoga books

The topmost yoga books are divided into three groups which are:

• Philosophy, action and yoga postures.
• Functional anatomy and yoga.
• Psychology, contemplation, and modification.

Philosophy, action and yoga postures

1. The spirit and practice of moving through the stillness

This book was compiled by Erich Schiffmann. He takes a rare viewpoint to yoga which may change how one exercise.

With Desikachar and Iyengar viewpoints knowledge, Erich has an incredible transformative perspective on the physique and alignment apprehension.

The book gives simple-to-understand posture guidelines, yoga patterns and views on yoga action which will keep people alert on their training. With these you will also be able to remain composed and conscious in life.

Erich also talks about:

• Pranayama
• Meditation
• Energy lines
• The importance of yoga

2. Insight yoga

This book was compiled by Sarah Powers. It is very informative and it is full of pictures and eye-openers. The book describes meridian hypothesis and the way it is related to yoga in a unique way.

The book mainly concentrates on yin yoga and there are a number of yoga patterns which are meant to press specific meridians and assist in the repairing of certain organs. The book also breaks down yoga actions into and small and large forms so that people can accommodate them in their schedules easily.

Sarah concludes her book with highlights on various seated pranayama exercises, the best consciousness contemplations, and primary Buddha dharma.

3. Yoga mind, body and spirit (Going back to wholeness)

The book was compiled by Donna Farhi. The book offers ways to encounter yoga in a whole manner, letting the asanas get to life via 7 great principles which are:

• Puff
• Produce
• Discharge
• Midpoint
• Assist
• Position
• Captivate

The book also has great pictures of things to do and things to avoid. It also describes mechanics of movements and there is a yoga posture section which covers seating and standing postures, arm balance, back-twists, breathing practice and restorative postures. Whether you are a trainer or a learner, there is a lot to gain from Donna’s book.

4. The Yoga Bible

This book was compiled by Christina Brown. It covers more than 170 poses and there are guidelines on how to attain every posture. It also explains how to get into a posture, the gaze, counter postures; build-up postures, lightening the posture and the impact it has on a person’s brain and body.

The book also contains an overall introduction where people get to know about yoga philosophy, usual approaches, and recommendations for achieving good results from yoga.

5. Light on yoga

The book was compiled by B.K.S Iyengar. It talks about:

• Yoga philosophy
• Pranayama
• Kriyas
• Bandhas

6. Guidelines for every asana

The book has a primitive feel since the writer is regarded as a yoga guru. Its pictures are a bit grainy and the postures develop from starter to expert level. This book is concluded with healing asanas for several illnesses and yoga programmes.

7. Perfectly impact (Art & Soul of Yoga)

This book was compiled by Baron Baptiste. The book has an inspirational feel and it captivates its readers all through and Baptiste’s bare perspective renders it applicable to anyone no matter your level of yoga practice.

The book helps readers to:

Look at your yoga actions differently.

Know how the encounter on the mat is related to life.

Feel equipped by offering you tools which you can use in your everyday exercise.

8. Functional anatomy and yoga

Functional anatomy of yoga (A manual for trainers and practitioners)

The book was compiled by David Keil. When you have learned functional anatomy, you can be able to transform your yoga exercise and the relationship to your body. The approach found in David’s book makes anatomy study so simple and it satisfies anatomy enthusiasts who like reading about bones and muscles.

The teaching starts with simple functional anatomy ideas and it proceeds to make readers grasp how they operate in the yoga asanas.

9. Anatomy of Hatha yoga (a manual for practitioners, teachers, and learners)

This book was compiled by H. David Coulter. It sometimes sounds like a physiology or an anatomy learning tool that moves via an extensive interpretation of poses and movements, abdominopelvic and puffing exercises. It also analyzes:

• Back-bending postures
• Standing Postures
• Turning postures
• Shoulder-stand
• Forward twisting postures
• Mediation and composure

Psychology, meditation, and transformation

10. Eastern body western mind

The book was compiled by Judith Anodea. She has written about mindset and chakras in a straightforward language which can be understood by anyone. The book offers plenty of epiphanies and considerate moments. This book is actually a tool for repairing the soul injuries which have piled up throughout one’s life. It teaches one how to live in a realistic, healthy and self-adoration manner.

11. A vessel of blessing (A guide for instructors)

The book was compiled by Arlene Bjork. This book is a study on the mindset and life of the highly skillful trainers of the old days. Arlene has an incredible style of leading and motivating learners to inspect the deepest features of yoga while giving insights on how to include yoga in every life aspect. The book also explains how frequent practice improves one’s living experience.

If you are a teacher, this book will enable you to know how to make deep-rooted connections with learners. Additionally, the book provides an understanding of all yoga philosophy features that seem unreachable.

Conclusion

Those are the leading yoga books. Each of them grasps yogis in a unique way introducing them to unique things that motivate you and their exercise.