Which Yoga Books Are Worth It?
Before we get to the books, be sure to check out my recommendations for yoga DVDs. Believe me, those DVDs are game changers. As an aside, and at the behest of my students, I've added another must have title.As a yoga teacher and studio owner, I am often asked for recommendations in yoga books. My goal is to share with you some titles that have had the most positive influence on me as an instructor and I was developing my own method of yoga, Functional Yoga Instruction.
My Go To Yoga Books...
I used to have mixed feelings about Dr. Long's series. At first I was a little upset because someone else beat me to the punch. Dr. Long is the first yoga person to capture so many of my ideas on paper. Then a funny thing happened... I realized that Dr. Long saved me a lot of time and trouble. Now, instead of writing all of this stuff down, I can happily refer people to his awesome material.
Begin with these two as there is a life's worth of study here.
When you've mastered the contents contained within these pages, check out Dr. Long's Mat Companion Series books.
Leslie Kaminoff's classic is a great introduction to discovering the intent of each yoga pose.
I'm adding this recommendation here to proactively deflect potential emailing...
The truth of the matter is: Functional Yoga Instruction is catching on. Inhale Yoga Studio in Athens, Ohio has made the FYI manual mandatory reading for their 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training.
My guarantee: you will never think of yoga the same way after reading Functional Yoga Instruction.
These recommendations are enough to transform anyone's yoga practice forever. Click on the links, invest in your yoga practice, and let me know what you think.
All the best, Brian
