When I have Jason on the show, we talk a lot about postures and technique, so I thought it would be interesting to talk yoga philosophy on the podcast this week. I asked Jason to share his favorite yoga books (that are not focused on the physical practice). These are just a few of his favorites, spanning yoga philosophy, Buddhist philosophy, and neuroscience.
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Upanishads with commentary by Eknath Easwaran
The Bhagavad Gita translated by Eknath Easwaran
How to Know God: The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood
Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism by Chogyam Trungpa
Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom by Rick Hanson
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RECOMMENDED AND RELATED LINKS
Episode 26: Three Yoga Sutras for Tough Times with Kate Holcombe
Episode 39: Richard Rosen on Patanjali in Modern Yoga Practice
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who shared their favorite non-asana yoga books through Instagram #yogalandstories. I compiled a list of YOUR favorites, which are listed below.
The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele
Healing Mantras: Using Sound Affirmation for Personal Power, Creativity, and Healing by Thom Ashley-Farrand
Journey to the Heart: Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing Your Soul by Melodie Beattie
Mindfulness and Surfing: Reflections for the Saltwater Soul by Sam Bleakley
The Essence of Yoga: Reflections on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translation by Bernard Bouanchaud
The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker’s Guide to Extraordinary Living by Stephen Cope
Yoga and the Quest for the True Self by Stephen Cope
Journey of Awakening: A Meditator’s Guide Book by Ram Dass
The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman’s Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras by Nischala Joy Devi
The Breathing Book: Good Breath and Vitality Through Essential Breathwork by Donna Farhi
Yoga and Ayurveda by David Frawley
Dharma Delight: A Visionary Post Pop Comic Guide to Buddhist and Zen by Rodney Alan Greenblat
Skill in Action: Radicalizing Your Yoga Practice in an Unjust World by Michelle Cassandra Johnson
Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self by Anodea Judith
A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life by Jack Kornfield
True Yoga: Practicing with the Yoga Sutras for Happiness & Spiritual Fulfillment by Jennie Lee
The Roots of Yoga by James Mallinson and Mark Singleton
Tending the Heart Fire: Living in the Flow and Pulse of Life by Shiva Rea
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Living Gita: The Complete Bhagavhad Gita, a Commentary for Modern Readers by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer
Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom by Rod Stryker
