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Yoga Reading Library

Free to read & download

Our Yoga & Ayurveda Book Collection

A curated library of classic texts on asana, anatomy, pranayama, meditation, philosophy and Ayurveda — handpicked for our students and open to every yoga lover.

43 books shown

Patanjali Yoga Sutras — cover

Patanjali Yoga Sutras

The classical aphorisms outlining the eight-limbed path to mental clarity and inner freedom.

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — cover

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

A study of the sutras and their guidance on stilling the mind and realising the true self.

Bhagavad Gita — cover

Bhagavad Gita

The timeless dialogue on duty, devotion and the nature of the self.

Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita — cover

Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita

A psychological commentary drawing out the practical wisdom held in the Gita's verses.

Hatha Yoga Pradipika — cover

Hatha Yoga Pradipika

A foundational text on asana, pranayama, mudra and the awakening of subtle energy.

Hatha Yoga Illustrated — cover

Hatha Yoga Illustrated

A visual guide to posture and alignment, with clear photographs for every practitioner.

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha — cover

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha

The complete Bihar School manual of yogic practice, from beginner to advanced.

Light on Yoga — cover

Light on Yoga

Iyengar's definitive classic on asana practice and the discipline behind it.

Ashtanga Yoga — cover

Ashtanga Yoga

A step-by-step guide to the primary series and the breath that carries it.

The Power of Ashtanga Yoga — cover

The Power of Ashtanga Yoga

Practice, philosophy and the transformative discipline of the Ashtanga method.

Yoga Mala — cover

Yoga Mala

Pattabhi Jois on the garland of practice at the root of the Ashtanga tradition.

The Art of Vinyasa — cover

The Art of Vinyasa

Awakening body and mind through the moving meditation of vinyasa.

Vinyasa Yoga — cover

Vinyasa Yoga

A comprehensive sequencing reference built on breath-linked movement.

Yin Yoga — cover

Yin Yoga

The philosophy and practice of long, quiet holds that reach the connective tissue.

Kundalini Tantra — cover

Kundalini Tantra

A systematic guide to the chakras, kundalini and the tantric path of awakening.

Ajna Chakra — cover

Ajna Chakra

An exploration of the third eye centre and practices to awaken higher awareness.

Tattwa Shuddhi — cover

Tattwa Shuddhi

The tantric practice of purifying the five elements for inner transformation.

Moola Bandha: The Master Key — cover

Moola Bandha: The Master Key

An in-depth study of the root lock and its role in awakening pranic energy.

Prana and Pranayama — cover

Prana and Pranayama

A thorough study of prana, the breath and the techniques of pranayama.

Mudras: Yoga with the Hands — cover

Mudras: Yoga with the Hands

A guide to hand mudras and their effects on energy, health and mood.

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Mantra Yoga

An introduction to the science of sound and sacred chanting as a path of yoga.

Mantras: Vibrations for Your Soul — cover

Mantras: Vibrations for Your Soul

A gentle collection of mantras and their vibrational power to calm and uplift the mind.

Yoga Nidra — cover

Yoga Nidra

The classic guide to yogic sleep — deep relaxation and conscious rest.

Meditation and Its Methods — cover

Meditation and Its Methods

Vivekananda's teachings on the practice and purpose of meditation.

Meditation and Its Practice — cover

Meditation and Its Practice

A clear, practical primer on sitting, breathing and settling the mind.

The Royal Path — cover

The Royal Path

Practical lessons on Raja Yoga and the methodical path to self-mastery.

Living with the Himalayan Masters — cover

Living with the Himalayan Masters

Swami Rama's account of the teachers and lessons that shaped his life.

The Himalayan Yoga Tradition — cover

The Himalayan Yoga Tradition

An overview of the lineage, philosophy and meditative heart of the Himalayan tradition.

The Inner Tradition of Yoga — cover

The Inner Tradition of Yoga

A contemporary look at yogic spiritual roots and the practice of devotion.

Autobiography of a Yogi — cover

Autobiography of a Yogi

Yogananda's beloved memoir of saints, science and the search for the divine.

Daily Life of a Yogi — cover

Daily Life of a Yogi

A practical guide to carrying yogic discipline and rhythm into everyday living.

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga — cover

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga

Yoga as a path to wellbeing, framed through seven guiding spiritual principles.

Teaching Yoga — cover

Teaching Yoga

Essential knowledge and method for guiding students safely and skilfully.

Yoga Anatomy — cover

Yoga Anatomy

An illustrated guide to postures, movement and breathing from the inside out.

Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga — cover

Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga

A clear grounding in the body's systems and how practice affects each of them.

The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga — cover

The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga

Scientific Keys Vol. 1 — the muscular anatomy behind every classical posture.

The Key Poses of Hatha Yoga — cover

The Key Poses of Hatha Yoga

Scientific Keys Vol. 2 — the biomechanics of the essential asanas, pose by pose.

Stretching Anatomy — cover

Stretching Anatomy

An illustrated reference on stretching to improve flexibility, mobility and strength.

Yoga of the Subtle Body — cover

Yoga of the Subtle Body

A guide to the anatomy and energetics of the subtle body in practice.

Yoga Therapy — cover

Yoga Therapy

Applying yoga practices therapeutically to support health, recovery and healing.

Yogic Management of Common Diseases — cover

Yogic Management of Common Diseases

Yogic approaches to managing common ailments naturally and holistically.

The Ayurveda Encyclopedia — cover

The Ayurveda Encyclopedia

A comprehensive reference on Ayurvedic healing, natural therapies and holistic living.

The Ayurveda — cover

The Ayurveda

An accessible introduction to Ayurvedic principles of balance and wellbeing.

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In the works

Coming Soon

New titles from our founder, Nanda Kumaraa (Gangesha Adi), are being prepared for the Reading Library — free to read and download soon.

Animal Asanas — cover
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Animal Asanas

A playful exploration of yoga postures inspired by the movements of animals.

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Five Pillars of Life — cover
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Five Pillars of Life

Foundational principles for living a balanced, purposeful and healthy life.

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Reminding the Purpose of Life — cover
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Reminding the Purpose of Life

A reflection on meaning, purpose and living in alignment with the deeper self.

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Karma: Cause, Effect and Freedom — cover
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Karma: Cause, Effect and Freedom

Understanding the law of cause and effect and the path to freedom from it.

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The Hidden Reality of Karma — cover
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The Hidden Reality of Karma

An exploration of the subtle workings of karma and how our actions shape our path.

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Exposing the Illusion of Death — cover
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Exposing the Illusion of Death

A contemplative look at death, consciousness and the deathless nature of the self.

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The Opposite Path — cover
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The Opposite Path

A thought-provoking look at turning inward and the road less travelled toward truth.

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What the Wise Leave Behind — cover
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What the Wise Leave Behind

Timeless wisdom and the enduring lessons passed down by realised masters.

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