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Light on Yoga Light on Yoga (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 10,844 ratings — published 1966
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The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali (Paperback)
by (shelved 968 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.38 — 13,328 ratings — published 400
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Yoga Anatomy Yoga Anatomy (Paperback)
by (shelved 927 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.28 — 6,962 ratings — published 2007
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The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 900 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.35 — 6,015 ratings — published 1995
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The Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita (Paperback)
by (shelved 707 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.19 — 84,713 ratings — published -400
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Autobiography of a Yogi Autobiography of a Yogi (Paperback)
by (shelved 657 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.25 — 76,309 ratings — published 1946
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The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 534 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.51 — 8,082 ratings — published 2009
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Hatha Yoga Pradipika Hatha Yoga Pradipika (Paperback)
by (shelved 429 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.19 — 2,169 ratings — published 1070
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Sacred Teachings) The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Sacred Teachings)
by (shelved 407 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.26 — 4,558 ratings — published 400
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Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self (Paperback)
by (shelved 359 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.34 — 7,793 ratings — published 1966
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Light on Life Light on Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 357 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.40 — 3,933 ratings — published 2005
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Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 327 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.24 — 3,150 ratings — published 1999
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The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga (Paperback)
by (shelved 310 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.50 — 2,106 ratings — published 2011
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Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga (Paperback)
by (shelved 309 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.35 — 3,181 ratings — published 2002
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The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 294 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,959 ratings — published 2005
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The Tree of Yoga (Shambhala Classics) The Tree of Yoga (Shambhala Classics)
by (shelved 290 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.10 — 2,360 ratings — published 1988
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Yoga Sequencing: Designing Transformative Yoga Classes Yoga Sequencing: Designing Transformative Yoga Classes (Paperback)
by (shelved 288 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,427 ratings — published 2012
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Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha/2008 Fourth Revised Edition Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha/2008 Fourth Revised Edition (Paperback)
by (shelved 281 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.53 — 1,605 ratings — published 1969
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Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques (Paperback)
by (shelved 274 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,445 ratings — published 2010
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Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness (Paperback)
by (shelved 266 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,796 ratings — published 1996
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Light on the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali Light on the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali (Paperback)
by (shelved 258 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,400 ratings — published 1966
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The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards (Hardcover)
by (shelved 258 times as yoga)
avg rating 3.74 — 3,450 ratings — published 2012
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Yoga and the Quest for the True Self Yoga and the Quest for the True Self (Paperback)
by (shelved 246 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.13 — 2,681 ratings — published 1999
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Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and Practitioners Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and Practitioners (Hardcover)
by (shelved 242 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,538 ratings — published 2001
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Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual (Hardcover)
by (shelved 240 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.46 — 1,799 ratings — published 1999
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Light on Prãnãyãma: The Yogic Art of Breathing Light on Prãnãyãma: The Yogic Art of Breathing (Paperback)
by (shelved 233 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.30 — 969 ratings — published 1981
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Bringing Yoga to Life: The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living Bringing Yoga to Life: The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living (Paperback)
by (shelved 218 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.35 — 1,895 ratings — published 2004
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Yoga Mala Yoga Mala (Paperback)
by (shelved 210 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,368 ratings — published 2000
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How Yoga Works How Yoga Works (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 209 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.22 — 2,889 ratings — published 2004
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Yoga Nidra Yoga Nidra (Paperback)
by (shelved 197 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,122 ratings — published 1976
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Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness (Paperback)
by (shelved 193 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,084 ratings — published 2000
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The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living (Hardcover)
by (shelved 192 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.27 — 2,087 ratings — published 2006
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Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice (The Science of Fitness) Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice (The Science of Fitness)
by (shelved 191 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.49 — 1,676 ratings — published 2025
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Overcoming Trauma through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body Overcoming Trauma through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 191 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,313 ratings — published 2011
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Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times (Paperback)
by (shelved 180 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.33 — 998 ratings — published 1995
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Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear. Get On the Mat. Love Your Body Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear. Get On the Mat. Love Your Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 174 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.34 — 3,441 ratings — published 2017
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Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 173 times as yoga)
avg rating 3.89 — 670 ratings — published 2010
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The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman's Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman's Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras (Paperback)
by (shelved 169 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.10 — 1,108 ratings — published 2007
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The Upanishads The Upanishads (Paperback)
by (shelved 168 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.26 — 18,238 ratings — published -500
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Yoga and Vipassana: An Integrated Life Style Yoga and Vipassana: An Integrated Life Style
by (shelved 168 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.57 — 290 ratings — published 2010
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Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses: A Practical Workbook for Integrating Themes, Ideas, and Inspiration into Your Class Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses: A Practical Workbook for Integrating Themes, Ideas, and Inspiration into Your Class (Paperback)
by (shelved 159 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.25 — 840 ratings — published
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Poser: My Life in Twenty-three Yoga Poses Poser: My Life in Twenty-three Yoga Poses (Hardcover)
by (shelved 157 times as yoga)
avg rating 3.57 — 6,473 ratings — published 2010
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Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System (Paperback)
by (shelved 157 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.22 — 5,893 ratings — published 1987
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Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health (Hardcover)
by (shelved 156 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.39 — 1,230 ratings — published 2001
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Yoga: The Iyengar Way: The New Definitive Illustrated Guide Yoga: The Iyengar Way: The New Definitive Illustrated Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 155 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,223 ratings — published 1990
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The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy and Practice The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy and Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 155 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.15 — 544 ratings — published 1998
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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (Hardcover)
by (shelved 154 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.33 — 310,638 ratings — published 2014
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Your Body, Your Yoga: Learn Alignment Cues That Are Skillful, Safe, and Best Suited To You Your Body, Your Yoga: Learn Alignment Cues That Are Skillful, Safe, and Best Suited To You (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 153 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.40 — 417 ratings — published 2016
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Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing (Paperback)
by (shelved 150 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.20 — 1,173 ratings — published 2007
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Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 149 times as yoga)
avg rating 4.19 — 21,756 ratings — published 2016
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Joseph Campbell
“The LSD phenomenon, on the other hand, is—to me at least—more interesting. It is an intentionally achieved schizophrenia, with the expectation of a spontaneous remission—which, however, does not always follow. Yoga, too, is intentional schizophrenia: one breaks away from the world, plunging inward, and the ranges of vision experienced are in fact the same as those of a psychosis. But what, then, is the difference? What is the difference between a psychotic or LSD experience and a yogic, or a mystical? The plunges are all into the same deep inward sea; of that there can be no doubt. The symbolic figures encountered are in many instances identical (and I shall have something more to say about those in a moment). But there is an important difference. The difference—to put it sharply—is equivalent simply to that between a diver who can swim and one who cannot. The mystic, endowed with native talents for this sort of thing and following, stage by stage, the instruction of a master, enters the waters and finds he can swim; whereas the schizophrenic, unprepared, unguided, and ungifted, has fallen or has intentionally plunged, and is drowning.”
― Joseph Campbell, Myths to Live By

There are many goals but one path - the path of compassion.
“There are many goals but one path - the path of compassion.”
― Amit Ray, Nonviolence: The Transforming Power

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