When you’re ready to move your practice beyond the asana exercises of the mat, check out this beginner yoga reading list to get you started on the deeper journey within. For most people, deep, personal practice is a process of beginning to take classes, then realizing that there is much more than exercise at play in the yoga studio. Perhaps, your personal practice doesn’t include exercise at all. Whatever you decide, there comes a time when deeper wisdom is needed. Remember, in yoga the relationship between student and teacher is sacred. Whether you’ve found your primary teacher or if the one for you has not yet appeared, sinking into the philosophies of yoga is a great place to start increasing your personal understanding. Yoga can offer so much to you, regardless of your age, gender, religion, or cultural background. Check out the possibilities today.
5 Books To Start Your Journey
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The Yamas and Niyamas
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The Tree of Yoga
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The Yoga of Attraction
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The Healing Path of Yoga
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Understanding Chakras
BONUS:
Check out these meditation readers for a daily dose of inspiration on and off the mat. Best books for cozying up with a cup of tea and letting your heart and mind explore the depths.
Still Want to Explore?
There are so many directions to steer your practice in. I am confident that any book on this beginner yoga reading list will assist you well. Perhaps, you need a little time before jumping into a book-length text. In the list below, I offer you several resources to help make that initial journey a little easier:
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Be Well.