Suggested Reading for Inspiration and Understanding:
Asana, Pranayama, and Anatomy
Yoga as Therapy—Doug Keller
Light on Yoga—Iyengar
Anatomy of Hatha Yoga—David Coulter
The Breathing Book—Donna Farhi
Yin Yoga—Paul Grilley
Insight Yoga—Sarah Powers
The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga—Bernie Clark
Yoga for Mind Body and Spirit—Donna Farhi
Yoga: The Spirit and Practice—Erich Schiffman
The Yoga of the Subtle Body—Tias Little
Yoga Anatomy—Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews 2nd Ed. (purchase by 1st weekend)
Relax, Renew, Restore - Judith Hanson Lasater
Yoga Body, Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana—Judith Hanson Lasater
30 Essential Yoga Poses—Judith Lasater
Your body, Your Yoga—Bernie Clark
Jivamukti Yoga—Sharon Gannon, David Life
A Life Worth Breathing—Max Strom
Anatomy Trains—Thomas Myers
The Female Pelvis—Blandine Calais-Germain
The Psoas—Liz Koch
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Philosophy, History, and Perspectives on Practicing and Teaching Yoga
Heart of The Yogi—Doug Keller
Hatha Yoga Pradipika—Bihar School of Yoga version
Light on Life—B.K.S. Iyengar
Light on the Yoga Sutras or The Tree of Yoga—BKS Iyengar
Bhagavad Gita—Eknath Easwaran
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, trans. by Sri Swami Satchidananda
The Path of the Yoga Sutras—Nicolai Bachman
The Upanishads, trans.— Eknath Easwaran
Downward Dogs and Warriors—Zo Newell (myths and stories)
The Deeper Dimension of Yoga—Georg Feuerstein
The Wisdom of Yoga—Stephen Cope
The Secret Power of Yoga—Nishcala Devi
A Life Worth Breathing—Max Strom
The Mirror of Yoga—Richard Freeman
Polishing the Mirror—Ram Dass
A Path with Heart—Jack Kornfield (Buddhism)
Buddhism is Not What You Think—Steve Hagen
Eat, Taste, Heal—Ayurveda Cookbook
Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life—Dr. Claudia Welch, MSOM
The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice—Deborah Adele
Eastern Body, Western, Mind—Anodea Judith
Radiance Sutras—Lorin Roche, PhD
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Neuroscience and Mindfulness
Buddha’s Brain, the Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom—Rick Hanson, PH.D
Just One Thing—Rick Hanson, PH.D
Resilient—Rick Hanson, PH.D
Brainstorm—Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.
Aware—Daniel J.Siegel, M.D.​
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Trauma and the Body
The Body Keeps the Score—Van Der Kolk M.D.
Waking the Tiger—Peter Levine
In an Unspoken Voice—Peter A. Levine P.h.D
Trauma-Sensitive Classroom—Patricia A. Jennings
Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness—David A.Treleaven
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Somatic and Embodiment Perspectives
Sensing, Feeling, and Action—Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
Natural Intelligence—Susan Apohshyn
Wisdom of the Body Moving—Linda Hartley
Nurturing Resilience—Kain, Terrell
The Embodied Teen—Susan Bauer
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For Schools, Educators, and Children
The Mindful School—Patrica A. Jennings
Best Practices for Yoga in Schools—Childress, Harper
Playing in the Unified Field—Carla Hannaford, Ph.D.
Beyond Behaviors—Mona Delahooke, Ph.D
Eyes Are Never Quiet—Desautels, Ph.D. McKnight
Wisdom Within—Allison Morgan
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Other Inspirational Authors and Books
Loving-Kindness—Sharon Salzberg
True Refuge—Tara Brach, Ph.D
Radical Acceptance—Tara Brach, Ph.D
Mindfulness Articles and Research
Social-Emotional Learning and Mindfulness
Mindfulness, Anderson Cooper, 60 Minutes
What Does Mindfulness Meditation Do to Your Brain? Tom Ireland, Scientific American
How the Internet is Changing Our Brain, Shaahin Cheyene, Huffington Post
How Meditation May Change the Brain, Sindya N. Bhanoo, New York Times
Mindfulness Meditation Training Changes Brain Structure in Eight Weeks, ScienceDaily
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Compassion Meditation Changes The Brain, ScienceDaily
Research supporting the practices with youth – downloadable pdf
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The Art of Mindfulness: Why Mindfulness Matters – E-book/Article on the basics of mindfulness
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