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My Favorite Books and Props

Here is a list of yoga props and equipment that you may find useful in your practice. I am sharing my favorites but you may come across other props that work better for you.

Props

Blocks

Eye Pillow

Blankets

Bolster

Straps

Mat

Bands

Mini-Resistance Bands

Here are a list of books that I have found helpful over the years.  This list is by no means exhaustive but I have pulled my favorites from each category.

Yoga Asana and Bodyweight Training

• Light on Yoga by B.K.S Iyengar
• Yoga the Iyengar Way by Silva, Mira and Shyam Mehta
• The Woman’s Book of Yoga and Health by Linda Sparrowe
• The Naked Warrior by Pavel
• Ashtanga Yoga “The Practice Manual” by David Swenson

Yoga Philosophy and Meditation

• Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patangali by B.K.S. Iyengar
• Peace is in Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh
• Take Your Time: The Wisdom of Slowing Down by Eknath Easwaran
• The Wisdom of No Escape by Pema Chodron
• Sarah Blondin webcast on Insight Timer