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Free Yoga Nidra Worksheets
Breathing Exercises
Try these breathing exercises (Pranayama) to energize, balance and relax the body.
Five Points of Yoga
These five points constitute the essential physical, mental and spiritual practices of yoga.
Eight Limbs of Yoga
These teachings described by Patanjali Maharishi in the Yoga Sutras create a structure for the yoga practitioner to approach both the practice of yoga in daily life as well as the ultimate goal of the practice.
Spiritual Diary
Keeping a spiritual diary is a meaningful way to see how your lifestyle affects your daily life. Also available as an editable MS Word .doc
Reading List
Yoga & Meditation Instruction
The Sivananda Companion to Yoga: Complete Guide to the Physical Postures, Breathing Exercises, Diet, Relaxation and Meditation Techniques of Yoga
by Sivanda Yoga Center
Excellent introduction to yoga.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Yoga
by Swami Vishnu-devananda
A more in-depth look at the practice of yoga and pranayama.
Meditation and Mantras
by Swami Vishnu-devananda
An in-depth look at meditation practices and mantra. Includes a translation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.
Sure Ways to Self-Realization
by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Theory and practical instruction on various systems of meditation from cultures all over the world.
Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga...
by B.K.S. Iyengar
An incredibly comprehensive guide to yoga asanas that includes 600 photographs of the asanas and instructions on how to get into the poses. Note: Most asanas are for advanced practitioners—can be intimidating for new yogis.
Yoga Nidra: The Meditative Heart of Yoga
by Dr. Richard Miller
Provides an introduction to Yoga Nidra Meditation; includes a self-practice CD.
Yoga Nidra
by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Provides an overview of Yoga Nidra Meditation as well as several different Yoga Nidra techniques
Inspirational Reading & Reference
The Golden Present: Daily Inspriational Readings
by Swami Satchidananda
Inspirational readings for each day of the year.
Bliss Divine: A Book of Spiritual Essays on the Lofty Purpose of Human Life
by Swami Sivananda
A infinitely valuable 'yogic dictionary' of sorts that contains readings on most aspects of yoga, ranging from 'Happiness' and 'Peace' to the more technical aspects of yogic practice and philosophy.
Thought Power
by Swami Sivananda
A short, but powerful book about how we can use the power of thought to transform our lives.
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing
by Dr. Vasant Lad
A practical guide that describes the principles and practical applications of Ayurveda, the ancient yogic science of health and healing.
Yogic Studies
Autobiography of a Yogi
by Parmahansa Yogananda
An account of Parmahansa Yogananda's search for Truth that gives an introduction to the science and philosophy of yoga.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras
translation and commentary by Swami Satchidananda
Ancient yogic texts regarding the study and practice of yoga, mastering the mind and achieving physical, mental and emotional harmony. Considered one of the seminal yogic texts for advanced yogic studies.
The Bhagavad Gita
translation by Swami Sivananda
An ancient epic that is considered one of the main Vedantic texts. Another essential text for advanced yogic studies.
