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Iyengar Yoga Resources

Books

Light on Yoga
B.K.S. Iyengar 
The classic work on yoga asanas.
$18.00 soft cover 

Light on Pranayama 
B.K.S. Iyengar 
The definitive work on yogic breathing techniques. $19.95 soft cover

Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 
B.K.S. Iyengar 
Translation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras with commentary by Mr. Iyengar.
$20.00 soft cover 

The Tree of Yoga 
B.K.S. Iyengar 
Mr. Iyengar's thoughts on yoga and how it relates to all aspects of life.
$12.95 soft cover 

Light on Life 
B.K.S. Iyengar 
The journey to wholeness, inner peace, and ultimate freedom.
$23.00 soft cover 

Yoga in Action, Preliminary Course
Geeta Iyengar
A preliminary course of asanas and pranayama based on the syllabus taught at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Institute in Pune, India.
$18.00 soft cover

Yoga: A Gem for Women 
Geeta Iyengar 
Photos and explanation of the classical poses, with special instructions for women.
$23.00 soft cover 

Yoga The Iyengar Way 
Silva, Mira & Shyam Mehta 
An excellent, easy to follow guide to the Iyengar method.
$23.00 soft cover 

How to Use Yoga 
Mira Mehta 
A step-by-step guide to the Iyengar method of yoga for relaxation, health and well-being.
$14.95 soft cover 

Yoga Explained
Mira Mehta 
Mehta addresses both the physical and theoretical aspects of the ancient art of yoga from its very beginnings.
$19.95 soft cover

New Yoga for Healthy Aging 
Suza Francina 
A step-by-step guide for the millions of baby boomers who want one simple practice for feeling and looking good.
$11.95 soft cover

Relax & Renew 
Judith Lasater 
The definitive book on restorative yoga. It details restful yoga for stressful times.
$21.95 soft cover

The New Yoga For People Over 50 
Suza Francina 
This comprehensive guide describes and illustrates how to begin and maintain a yoga program through the later years.
$11.95 soft cover

Yoga for Pregnancy 
Sandra Jordan 
Safe and gentle stretches appropriate for pregnant women and new mothers.
$14.95 spiral bound

Back Care Basics 
Mary Pullig Schatz, M.D.
A gentle and effective approach to back rehabilitation using the healing techniques of Iyengar yoga.
$21.95 soft cover

Yoga for Children
Swati & Rajiv Chanchani
A complete illustrated guide of yoga for children including stories and helpful hints for practice.  $18.00 soft cover

Iyengar the Yoga Master
Kofi Busia
A collection of essays, stories, and interviews celebrates the life of renowned yoga teacher B. K. S. Iyengar. These writings offer a deep understanding of the man, as well as his unique approach to yoga, the human mind and body.
$18.95 soft cover

Yoga and the Wisdom of Menopause 
Suza Francina 
Francina offers women a natural solution for improving physically, emotionally, and spiritually through menopause by practicing yoga.
$12.95 soft cover

Woman's Book of Yoga & Health
A complete yoga program for general health as well as sequences that address specific health problems–all in the Iyengar tradition.
$22.95 soft cover

Woman's Yoga Book
Bobby Clennell
A comprehensive program of asana (poses) and pranayama (breathing techniques) designed to support menstrual health from menarche to menopause.
$24.95 soft cover

Yoga of Breath
Richard Rosen
A guide to learning the fundamentals of pranayama and incorporating them into an existing yoga practice. Easy to follow with step-by-step descriptions of breath and body awareness exercises accompanied by clear illustrations.
$14.95 soft cover

Cool Yoga Tricks
Miriam Austin
Austin shows both new and experienced practitioners how to use yoga props and provides partner exercises to improve the performance of poses. Clear explanations and numerous photos demonstrate how to make poses easier or more challenging.
$17.95 soft cover

 

Audio

Yoga for Health and Relaxation Vol. 1
Julie Lawrence
Two private 30 minute yoga classes convenient for home, office and travel.
$12.00 audio tape
$15 CD

Yoga for Health and Relaxation Vol. 2 
Julie Lawrence 
Two private 40 minute yoga classes convenient for home, office and travel.
$12.00 audio tape
$15 CD

Yoga with John Schumacher
Vol. 1

A basic daily routine.
$15 CD

Yoga with John Schumacher
Vol. 2

Foundations: Standing poses, upright and inverted.
$15 CD

Yoga with John Schumacher
Vol. 3

Pranayama: Preparations and beginnings.
$15 CD

201 Sanskrit Pronunciations
Aadil Palkhivala
Yoga asanas, pranayamas, bandhas, Patanjali invocation and the eight limbs of yoga. Both slow and conversational pronunciations with pauses for ease of learning.
$15.00 audio tape