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Buddhism For Dummies (For Dummies (Religion & Spirituality)) 23 reviews
Jonathan Landaw, Stephan Bodian
For Dummies, 2002
simple truths
+ Just the facts...
+ It's all here!
+ Outlines and gives context to a very broad and deep topic
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Anatomy Coloring Book, The (3rd Edition)95 reviews
Wynn Kapit, Lawrence M. Elson
Benjamin Cummings, 2001
Anatomy Coloring Book
+ A good guide
+ Best coloring
+ Anatomy Coloring Book, The (3rd Edition)
+ anatomy coloring book
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Shambhala Encyclopedia of Yoga9 reviews
Georg Feuerstein
Shambhala, 2000
Indispensable !!
+ THE ENCYCLOPEDIA GIVES US AN AUTHENIC PORTRAYAL OF THE YOGA TRADITION
+ YOGA MEANS TO YOKE! Its not all about asana!
+ thank goodness
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Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life19 reviews
Judith Hanson Lasater
Rodmell Press, 1999
Buy two, one for the car and one for the bedside table!
+ Judith is a gem.
+ Great Devotional Tool
+ Moved to action
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The Language of Yoga: Complete A to Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Terms, and Chants 24 reviews
Nicolai Bachman
Sounds True, Incorporated, 2005
Truly a "must" for non-Indian yoga teachers
+ Yoga study must
+ I loved this book
+ The Language of Yoga
+ 1,2,3 steps in learning sanskrit
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Yoga Abs: Moving from Your Core 7 reviews
Judith Hanson Lasater
Rodmell Press, 2005
Yoga is a Great Toner !
+ Yoga books
+ Great ab workout
I'm a big fan of yoga for all-over body fitness - mind, body, and spirit. This book presents great yoga poses for strengthening the body's core. A companion book to this one is Mary El-Baz's "Transform Your Core 6-Week Workbook."
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Gray's Anatomy: The Classic Collector's Edition 28 reviews
Henry Gray
Gramercy, 1988
Great book!
+ grays anatomy - collectors edition - why no color illustrations?
+ Needs more illustrations
Have wanted to purchase this book for years, now it is available and affordable.
Such a great educational tool for anyone interested in medicine and the human body.
Thank you Amazon for making this possible.
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Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness54 reviews
Erich Schiffmann
Pocket, 1996
the very best
+ Outstanding Text
+ Excellent all the way!
+ Not for the timid
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Anatomy of Movement: Exercises5 reviews
Blandine Calais-Germain, Stephen Anderson
Eastland Press, 1996
Great Starter Book
+ A great resource
+ great resource for pilates trainer
I have 17 years experience in Physiotherapy. This was a little elementary for me, but Would be extremely helpful for someone starting out.
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras by Sri Swami Satchidananda24 reviews
Sri S. Satchidananda
Integral Yoga Publications, 1990
Yoga Sutras
+ Great Book
+ great reading!
+ Lots of Info but Friendly and Accessible
+ Outstanding Translation and Commentary
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Sacred Teachings)9 reviews
Patanjali, Alistair Shearer
Harmony/Bell Tower, 2002
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali....translated by Alistair Shearer
+ Perfect Condition, quick and efficient!!
+ Fabulous
This is an enlightening translation of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
This book is easy to read and contemplate on. The English word choices are
thoughtful and consistent. Mr. Shearer also writes a wonderful introduction
to the translated text. I once attended a philosophy lecture on Yoga by a ...
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The Woman's Book of Yoga and Health: A Lifelong Guide to Wellness
Linda Sparrowe, Patricia Walden
Shambhala, 2002
The Woman's Book of Yoga and Health is the first comprehensive book about women's health issues and how to treat them with yoga. The authors offer a complete yoga program for general health as well as pose sequences that address specific health problems—all in the Iyengar tradition, which targets health needs more than other forms of yoga. For example, in the first part of the book, Patricia ...
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Introduction to Sanskrit, Part 111 reviews
Thomas Egenes
Motilal Banarsidass, 2005
Start here!
+ Good for beginners
+ The only way for beginners
+ Anyone can learn sanskrit with this book
+ Introduction to Sanskrit Pilgim's Publishing
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Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times19 reviews
Judith Hanson Lasater, Judith Lasater
Rodmell Press, 1995
Restorative Yoga
+ Restorative yoga is the best!
+ Great Book, indespensible. A must have for your library!
+ Relax and Renew : Restful Yoga for Stressful Times
+ great for students and teachers!
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The Hatha Yoga Pradipika4 reviews
Svatmarama
YogaVidya.com, 2002
Closest thing to a "source code" that we have
+ On the Translation of the HathaYogaPradipika
+ The classical Hatha Yoga Manual with Sanskrit & English
+ Features the original Sanskrit side-by-side with English
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Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists20 reviews
Thomas W. Myers, Leon Chaitow, ...
Churchill Livingstone, 2001
Easy Reading
+ Anatomy Trains
+ Amazing Philosophy
+ Dense and Groundbreaking
+ Anatomy Trains
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Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom25 reviews
B.K.S. Iyengar, John J. Evans, ...
Rodale Books, 2005
inspiring book
+ Best Yoga Book Ever
+ very inspiring read
+ Yoga philosopy 101
+ A book telling of a journey
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Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga...82 reviews
B. K. S. Iyengar
Schocken, 1995
If you have one comprehensive book on yoga this should be it.
+ Iyengar Yoga
+ Great Choice
+ It's what Robert's Rules of Order is to parliamentary bodies
+ If you are interested in yoga this is a must
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Shambhala Guide to Yoga6 reviews
Georg Feuerstein
Shambhala, 1996
Like the others said, great introduction to Yoga!
+ Awesome!
+ A little treasure on my bookshelf
+ Interesting history and tools for Yoga teachers in training
+ Great introduction to Yoga.
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Yoga: The Iyengar Way37 reviews
Silva Mehta, Mira Mehta, ...
Knopf, 1990
Great yoga guidebook
+ A must have
+ Highly Accessessible Intro To the Iyengar System of Hatha Yoga
+ A classic yoga book
+ This book was required reading for my Yoga teacher training.
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