Yoga Teacher Training
Reading List
REQUIRED READING
Note: Books do not have to be purchased from Amazon, these are simply reference links to the book.
How to Meditate: Secrets to the Easiest and Most Effective Meditation Technique by Larry Terkel
https://www.amazon.com/How-Meditate-Effective-Meditation-Technique/dp/0983411549Small Change: It's the Little Things in Life That Make a Big Difference! by Larry Terkel and Susan Terkel
https://www.amazon.com/Small-Change-Little-Things-Difference/dp/1585423599Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Mukunda Stiles
Larry’s favorite translation.
https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Sutras-Patanjali-Weiser-Classics/dp/1578637309Science of Breath: A Practical Guide: A by Swami Rama, Rudolph Ballentine MD, and Alan Hymes MD
A classic written by 3 of Matt’s teachers.
https://www.amazon.com/Science-Breath-Rama/dp/0893891517The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele
This book explains the foundation of living a Yogic lifestyle.
https://www.amazon.com/Yamas-Niyamas-Exploring-Ethical-Practice/dp/0974470643The Key Poses of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume II by Ray Long
https://www.amazon.com/Key-Poses-Yoga-Scientific-Keys/dp/1607432390/Jonathan Livingston Seagull: The Complete Edition by Richard Bach
This short novel is a favorite of Larry’s that continues to inspire him.
https://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Livingston-Seagull-Richard-Bach/dp/147679331XAny good Yoga Asana reference book
You. Probably already have something in your collection… if not, consider Light on Yoga (recommended below) or ask Larry, Matt, or your friends for another suggestion.
RECOMENDED READING
Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar
A popular book by one of Larry’s principle teachers.
https://www.amazon.com/Light-Yoga-Bible-Modern/dp/0805210318
(Also available in a more expensive spiral-bound format)
Lectures on Yoga by Swami Rama
Easy to read overview on the eight limbs of Yoga by Matt’s principle teacher.
https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Yoga-Swami-Rama/dp/0893890510Be Here Now by Ram Dass (plus any of his other books...)
This is the book that launched Matt into Yoga and meditation, and is also a favorite of Larry’s.
https://www.amazon.com/Be-Here-Now-Ram-Dass/dp/0517543052Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews
https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Anatomy-Leslie-Kaminoff/dp/1492596477The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume I by Ray Long
This is a companion volume to the required Yoga Anatomy book The Key Poses of Yoga
https://www.amazon.com/Key-Muscles-Yoga-Scientific-Keys/dp/1607432382Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
This is a favorite book of Larry’s. It’s a novel and fun easy read.
https://www.amazon.com/Siddhartha-Indian-Tale-Hermann-Hesse/dp/817234368X
(Note: There are many other editions of Siddhartha. This was the least expensive)Exercises for Joints and Glands: Gentle Movements to Enhance Your Wellbeing by Swami Rama
This book is the basis of our Chair Yoga elective.
https://www.amazon.com/Exercises-Joints-Glands-Movements-Wellbeing/dp/0893892645/
