I’d like one that not only covers the basic poses, but covers some of the history of yoga & explains the benefits of the poses.

What books you recommend for an absolute beginner?

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3 Responses to “What are some good yoga books for beginners?”

  1. Dances with Buddha says:

    I would recommend any of following:

    “Yoga Mind and Body”, Sivananda Yoga Center
    http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Min.....038;sr=1-2

    “How to Use Yoga”, by Mira Mehta
    http://www.amazon.com/How-Use-.....pd_sim_b_5

    “Yoga: The Iyengar Way”, by Silva Mehta:
    http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Iye.....038;sr=8-6

    “Yoga the Path to Holistic Health,” by B. K. S. Iyengar
    http://www.amazon.com/B-K-S-Iy.....038;sr=8-3

    Namaste’
    dwb

  2. khurrum.com says:

    For Beginners, I would recommend:

    Yoga Anatomy
    http://www.booksvariety.com/yoga-anatomy

    and

    The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice
    http://www.booksvariety.com/th.....l-practice

    Couple of other interesting books on Yoga are:

    Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing
    http://www.booksvariety.com/yo.....nd-healing

    Yoga Beats Asthma: Simple Exercises and Breathing Techniques to Relieve Asthma and Other Respiratory Disorders
    http://www.booksvariety.com/yo.....-disorders

    Yoga Nidra Meditation CD: Extreme Relaxation of Conscious Deep Sleep
    http://www.booksvariety.com/yo.....ep-sleep-2

    Yoga for Movement Disorders: Rebuilding Strength, Balance and Flexibility for Parkinson’s Disease and Dystonia
    http://www.booksvariety.com/yo.....d-dystonia

    Every Woman’s Yoga: How to Incorporate Strength, Flexibility, and Balance into Your Life
    http://www.booksvariety.com/ev.....-your-life

    Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times
    http://www.booksvariety.com/re.....sful-times

    All the best

  3. Jarrod says:

    Try the health section of http://www.thebestbooks.org.

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