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What books do you need for yoga teacher training?
Essential Books for Yoga Teachers and Instructors
- The Bhagavad Gita. It’s hard to describe the Gita as anything other than a seminal text.
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
- The Student’s Manual of Yoga Anatomy.
- Autobiography of a Yogi.
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Who came up with yoga?
Patanjali is often considered the father of yoga and his Yoga-Sûtras still strongly influence most styles of modern yoga. A few centuries after Patanjali, yoga masters created a system of practices designed to rejuvenate the body and prolong life.
What are the 8 stages of yoga?
The eight limbs of yoga are yama (abstinences), niyama (observances), asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (absorption).”
What should I read before yoga teacher training?
Recommended reading for yoga teacher training
- The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali.
- The Bhagavad Gita translated by Eknath Easwaran.
- Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar.
- The Spiritual Teachings of Yoga by Mark Forstater and Joanna Manuel.
- Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews.
- Science of Yoga by Ann Swanson.
What should I do before yoga teacher training?
In order to best prepare for yoga teacher training, you should:
- Familiarize yourself with beginner yoga poses.
- Create and maintain a consistent daily practice (Sadhana).
- Complete course prep work and familiarize yourself with course materials.
- Form a support team outside of yoga teacher training.
What is YYOGA books?
Yoga is a tool for self-knowledge, compassion for self and others, and freedom from stress and pain. It’s about deepening the connection between the mind, body, and soul. Below are some of my favorite yoga books to help you connect or reconnect with the essence of your yoga practice.
What is the best book for beginners in yoga?
Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga by B.K.S. I like to think of this book as the “Yoga-pedia.” Originally published in 1966, it’s one of the first yoga manuals made widely available in the West. In it, renowned yogi B.K.S.
Is there a Kindle version of the yoga book?
It is not an easy read as the book is long and dense in detail. In terms of yoga research, however, this book provides an invaluable overview of yoga’s many different traditions and emerging styles. The most recent editions do include a Kindle version. 6.
When was the first yoga book published?
Originally published in 1966, it’s one of the first yoga manuals made widely available in the West. In it, renowned yogi B.K.S. Iyengar provides in-depth teaching on yoga asana, or poses, complete with over 600 photographs and detailed explanations.