Books?

[Beth]

I'm looking for good recommendations on yoga-related books. I'm not so much interested in how-to books (with lots of poses and technique) but more philosophies, life as a yogini, reflections on yoga, diet, health, and so forth. Can anyone point me towards some interesting reads?

Thank you!

[BusyBodyYoga]

Judith Lasiter's Living Your Yoga is fantatic.
The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar

[YogaSuzi]

I second the recommendation of Living Your Yoga, and would also add Yoga and the Quest for the True Self by Stephen Cope, and Meditations from the Mat by Rolf Gates and Karina Kennison.

[Gypsy Girl]

Love both of Stephen Cope's books-The Wisdom of Yoga, and the already mentioned Yoga and The Quest for the True Self
Meditations From The Mat by Rolf Gates is also a favorite that I can keep going back to.
Light on Life by BKS Iyengar..I am just about to read it again for the second time when I go on vaccation in March.

[Dark Orpheus]

I would recommend Meditations from the Mat by Rolf Gates. I've re-read it so many times but it never fails to inspire.

Would you be open to Miracle of Mindfulness by Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh? His language is simple but the message is profound.

And maybe you would like to try some poetry? Jane Hirshfield and Mary Oliver are among my favourite.

Jane Hirshfield's Optimism
Mary Oliver's Beans

[Emma]

I haven't finished this one yet, but I've been enjoying it:
The Yoga of Breath: A Step-by-Step Guide to Pranayama by Richard Rosen

Now, maybe that is exactly what you're NOT looking for since it's a how-to book, but it's not about asana...

:)

Here are some yoga books on my to-read list if you're interested:
Mindful Yoga, Mindful Life: A Guide for Everyday Practice by Charlotte Bell

Will Yoga & Meditation Really Change My Life: Personal Stories from 25 of North America's Leading Teachers by Stephen Cope

Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic by Darren Main

[Gypsy Girl]

I haven't heard of "Will Yoga & Meditation Change My Life" by Cope
Is it a new book ? I have read 2 of his books and loved them, so I will definitely look for that one. Thanks!!
I love this WoYo community

[Dark Orpheus]

Will "Yoga & Meditation Change My Life" isn't a new book. It's a collection of personal stories of yogis from all over on their practice and it's edited by Cope.

[Anamika]

Donna Farhi - Bring Yoga to Life

[Nona Jordan]

I think all of Donna Farhi and Judith Lasater's books are terrific and worth looking into. A fun read is Hip, Tranquil Chick...

[Karen Beth]

Another fun read is Happy Yoga by Steve Ross.

[Yogadiva]

I second that...Hip Tranquil Chick is definitely a sweet read!

[Anamika]

Yoga School Drop Out is a fun read. I vastly prefer it to Eat Pray Love anyday. Less sanctimonious.