SEAT & BREATH CONTROL, THE PHYSICAL PRACTICE
Hatha Yoga (sometimes translated as “Sun-Moon Union” or “Union By Force”) is the physical practice of yoga. While it can include other elements of yoga philosophy, it is primarily a combination of the 3rd limb, asana, (“seat” or “posture”) and the 4th limb, pranayama (“breath control”). Hatha Yoga was traditionally practiced in order to prepare a person for deep meditation. The texts listed below focus on the physical practice, but also explore the entire philosophy of yoga. (NOTE: This reading list reflects my personal practice, which is is heavily influenced by vinyasa/Ashtanga/Jivamukti and Iyengar. If you are interested in other styles/traditions, please let me know and I will find you a resource.)
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika (“Light on the Sun and Moon Union”), Svatmarama
- Ashtanga Yoga Primer, Baba Hari Das
- Jivamukti Yoga, Sharon Gannon and David Life
- Light on Yoga (Yoga Dipika), B. K. S. Iyengar
- B. K. S. Iyengar Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health, B. K. S. Iyengar
- Light on Pranayama (The Yogic Art of Breathing), B. K. S. Iyengar
- Yoga Mala, Sri Pattabhi Jois
- Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual: A Simplified Guide for Daily Practice, David Swenson
- The Journey from The Center to The Page: Yoga Philosophies and Practices as Muse for Authentic Writing, Jeff Davis
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