Book Recommendations for New Yoga Teachers

Embarking on the journey of becoming a yoga teacher is an incredibly rewarding and transformative experience. Yet, amidst the whirlwind of training, practice, and self-discovery, finding the right resources to enrich your teaching toolkit can feel like navigating a vast sea of options. In this comprehensive guide, we've curated a selection of must-read books tailored specifically for new yoga teachers. Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding of yoga philosophy, refine your alignment cues, or explore innovative teaching methodologies, we've categorized our recommendations to help you navigate with ease. Let these books be your guiding lights as you embark on this sacred journey of sharing the profound wisdom of yoga with others.

Anatomy + Sequencing

BodyReading: Visual Assessment and the Anatomy Trains

Strength Training Anatomy, 3rd Edition

Yoga Sequencing: Designing Transformative Yoga Classes

The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book: A Visual Guide to Form, Function, and Movement (Volume 1)

Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists

Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice

The Key Poses of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume II

The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume I

Ayurveda

Living Ayurveda: Nourishing Body and Mind through Seasonal Recipes, Rituals, and Yoga

Chakras

Jung on Yoga: Insights and Activities to Awaken with the Chakras

Chakras & Self-Care: Activate the Healing Power of Chakras with Everyday Rituals

Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing

Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self

Gita

The Bhagavad Gita, 2nd Edition

Bhagavad Gita (in English): The Authentic English Translation for Accurate and Unbiased Understanding (The Bhagavad Gita Series)

The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling

Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation

Goddesses

Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga

The Shakti Coloring Book: Goddesses, Mandalas, and the Power of Sacred Geometry

Shakti: An Exploration of the Divine Feminine

Shakti Rising: Embracing Shadow and Light on the Goddess Path to Wholeness

Roar Like a Goddess: Every Woman's Guide to Becoming Unapologetically Powerful, Prosperous, and Peaceful

Awaken Your Inner Goddess: Practical Tools for Self-Care, Emotional Healing, and Self-Realization

The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self

Red Tara: The Female Buddha of Power and Magnetism

Tara: The Liberating Power of the Female Buddha

Mantra

A Little Bit of Mantras: An Introduction to Sacred Sounds (Volume 14) (Little Bit Series)

Music and Mantras: The Yoga of Mindful Singing for Health, Happiness, Peace & Prosperity

Meditation

Moving Inward: The Journey to Meditation

Mudras

Mudras for Modern Life: Boost your health, re-energize your life, enhance your yoga and deepen your meditation

Mudras: Yoga in Your Hands

Mythology

Classic Tales from India: How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head and Other Stories

The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures

Myths of the Asanas: The Stories at the Heart of the Yoga Tradition

Neuroscience

Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart

The Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization

Philosophy

The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice

The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness

Becoming Bodhisattvas: A Guidebook for Compassionate Action

The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism

Liberation - An Interpretation Of Isha Upanishad

Perfectly Imperfect: The Art and Soul of Yoga Practice

Pranayama

Holotropic Breathwork: A New Approach to Self-Exploration and Therapy (SUNY series in Transpersonal and Humanistic Psychology)

Essential Pranayama: Breathing Techniques for Balance, Healing, and Peace

Sutras

Living the Sutras: A Guide to Yoga Wisdom beyond the Mat

This Is That - Patanjali's Yoga Sutras Padas 1 and 2

That Is This: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras Padas 3 and 4

Yoga Styles

The Pleasures and Principles of Partner Yoga

Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition 

Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity

Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class (Second Edtion)

A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya

The Language of Yin: Yoga Themes, Sequences and Inspiration to Bring Your Class to Life and Life to Your Class

The Energy Medicine Yoga Prescription

Yoga for Everyone: 50 Poses For Every Type of Body

The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga