{"id":263,"date":"2018-06-19T06:07:25","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T06:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/?p=263"},"modified":"2018-06-20T11:09:38","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T11:09:38","slug":"10-best-books-for-yoga-teacher-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/10-best-books-for-yoga-teacher-training","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Books for Yoga Teacher Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To have an all-round yogic knowledge, you don\u2019t just need a good instructor, but you also need good books to read. But <!--more-->with a pool of resources available out there, it\u2019s not that easy to figure out which books are the best or the most helpful for yoga teacher training. If you too are confused as to which books on yoga you should read to enhance your repository of yogic wisdom, then reading on will certainly help you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika_by_Swami_Satyananada_Saraswati_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Satyananada Saraswati &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/10-best-books-for-yoga-teacher-training\/#Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika_by_Swami_Satyananada_Saraswati_%E2%80%93\" >Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Satyananada Saraswati &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/10-best-books-for-yoga-teacher-training\/#Yoga_for_Wellness_by_Gary_Kraftsow_%E2%80%93\" >Yoga for Wellness by Gary Kraftsow &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/10-best-books-for-yoga-teacher-training\/#Four_Chapters_on_Freedom_by_Swami_Satyananada_Saraswati_%E2%80%93\" >Four Chapters on Freedom by Swami Satyananada Saraswati &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/10-best-books-for-yoga-teacher-training\/#The_Royal_Path_by_Swami_Rama_%E2%80%93\" >The Royal Path by Swami Rama &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/10-best-books-for-yoga-teacher-training\/#Living_with_the_Himalayan_Masters_by_Swami_Rama_%E2%80%93\" >Living with the Himalayan Masters by Swami Rama &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/10-best-books-for-yoga-teacher-training\/#Path_of_Fire_and_Light_by_Swami_Rama_%E2%80%93\" >Path of Fire and Light by Swami Rama &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/10-best-books-for-yoga-teacher-training\/#The_Chakras_Energy_Centres_of_Transformation_by_Harish_Johari_%E2%80%93\" >The Chakras: Energy Centres of Transformation by Harish Johari &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/10-best-books-for-yoga-teacher-training\/#Yoga_Mala_%E2%80%93_The_Original_Teachings_of_Ashtanga_Yoga_Master_Sri_K_Pattabhi_Jois_%E2%80%93\" >Yoga Mala &#8211; The Original Teachings of Ashtanga Yoga Master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/10-best-books-for-yoga-teacher-training\/#Asana_Pranayama_Mudra_Bandha2008_Fourth_Revised_Edition_Paperback_Swami_Satyananda_Saraswati_%E2%80%93\" >Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha\/2008 Fourth Revised Edition (Paperback, Swami Satyananda Saraswati) &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/10-best-books-for-yoga-teacher-training\/#Yoga_Anatomy_%E2%80%93_Nitayoga_by_Leslie_Kaminoff_%E2%80%93\" >Yoga Anatomy &#8211; Nitayoga by Leslie Kaminoff &#8211;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>This is probably one of the most important tantric yoga texts ever published. For deep hatha yoga knowledge, do read this book.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_for_Wellness_by_Gary_Kraftsow_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Yoga for Wellness by Gary Kraftsow &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yoga\u2019s holistic nature has been highlighted in this book. This is a comprehensive yoga resource for anyone willing to excel in self-practice. The author, Gary Kraftsow, is one of the most revered yoga instructors of America.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Four_Chapters_on_Freedom_by_Swami_Satyananada_Saraswati_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Four Chapters on Freedom by Swami Satyananada Saraswati &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Out of all the translations of yoga sutra, this one is probably the most popular. The best thing about the translations of the sutras of yogi Patanjali in this book is that they are as simple as they can get.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Royal_Path_by_Swami_Rama_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>The Royal Path by Swami Rama &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is sure a classic in the field of yogic literature. This book basically offers you a trip through yogic science. The book also highlights many ancient yogic techniques that are still in practice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_with_the_Himalayan_Masters_by_Swami_Rama_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Living with the Himalayan Masters by Swami Rama &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a memoir by Swami Rama, where he recounts his own spiritual journey. A lot of spiritual truths have been simplified with real-life incidents. Anyone treading on the path of Hinduism can thumb through this piece.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Path_of_Fire_and_Light_by_Swami_Rama_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Path of Fire and Light by Swami Rama &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is also an amazing read by Swami Rama. This book offers a study on the science of breath, swarodaya. The book also deals with pranayama, and instructions that can guide you do it in the correct manner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Chakras_Energy_Centres_of_Transformation_by_Harish_Johari_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>The Chakras: Energy Centres of Transformation by Harish Johari &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chakras are, basically, psychic centres in the body. And this book entails everything that you need to know about chakras and their alignment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_Mala_%E2%80%93_The_Original_Teachings_of_Ashtanga_Yoga_Master_Sri_K_Pattabhi_Jois_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Yoga Mala &#8211; The Original Teachings of Ashtanga Yoga Master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this book, you don\u2019t just read about the spiritual implications of the practice of yoga but also yoga\u2019s philosophies described in an authoritative voice. Various yogasanas have been discussed along with their benefits in this book. So, grab a copy and better your knowledge in the field of Ashtanga yoga.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asana_Pranayama_Mudra_Bandha2008_Fourth_Revised_Edition_Paperback_Swami_Satyananda_Saraswati_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha\/2008 Fourth Revised Edition (Paperback, Swami Satyananda Saraswati) &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a great book for asana practice. This book focuses more on the crux and keeps unnecessary details away from readers. A lot of descriptive text in this book is accompanied by basic drawings. The drawings in this book are not intimidating as in some other advance-level books in which yogis and yoginis pose difficult poses more than perfectly, which makes doing yoga seem so difficult.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_Anatomy_%E2%80%93_Nitayoga_by_Leslie_Kaminoff_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Yoga Anatomy &#8211; Nitayoga by Leslie Kaminoff &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thumbing through the pages of this book, you will gain great insights into yoga and its benefits on the body. Through its pictures, you will get to learn what exactly happens inside your body when you do different yoga poses. This is definitely a great way to do yoga and understand its therapeutic value.<\/p>\n<p>These are definitely some of the most important books ever written on the subject of yoga. So, what makes you wait? Head out to a bookshop and look for these titles. If you fail to find these books, you can also place your order online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To have an all-round yogic knowledge, you don\u2019t just need a good instructor, but you also need good books to read. 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