recommended reading

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Sri Swami Satchidananda. The first book to present the path of yoga as a comprehensive system.

The Heart of Yoga – Desikachar (son of Krishnamacharya who was the teacher of Iyengar and other well-known instructors. It is a great guide to starting a home practice, but recommend to practice with an experienced instructor first while using and reading this book.

Key Muscle of Hatha Yoga – Ray Long MD. Fully illustrated anatomy book, geared specifically toward yoga asanas.

Two beautiful books by one of the foremost teachers of Yoga:
The Tree of Yoga – B.K.S. Iyengar
Light on Life – B.K.S. Iyengar

Ayurveda The Science of Self-healing – Vasant Lad, foremost teacher of ayurveda. Practical guide to ayurveda with self-analysis, dosha and food charts.

Relax & Renew (Restorative Yoga) – Judith Hanson Lasater

Anatomy of the Spirit: The 7 Stages of Power & Healing – Caroline Myss. She aligns various spiritual traditions to the chakras.

Sacred Sexuality – books by Mantak Chia. Revolutionary!

Autobiography of a Yogi – Paramahansa Yogananda. An inspiring and warm tale of Yogananda's journey to becoming a great yogi.