International Yoga Day 2023: Top 6 Best Books on Yoga

International Yoga Day 2023: If you want to deepen your understanding of yoga and improve your practise, there are numerous concepts and pieces of wisdom associated with this age-old discipline that are worth reading up on.There are undoubtedly thousands of yoga books available that are worthwhile to read; here is a tiny list of some of the best yoga books that you should absolutely read and that caters to a wide range of interests.

The greatest yoga books are authored by a reputable yoga expert, cover a topic you're interested in, and are the right length for your needs. The proper book may broaden your understanding and enhance your practise, whether you're searching for a quick read on basic yoga poses or a detailed exploration of how yoga fosters spiritual healing.

6 Best Books on Yoga 

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — Sri Swami Satchidananda

It is regarded as an ethics manual as well as a guide to physical postures, meditation, and techniques for handling everyday life problems.Using examples from his own life, Sri Swami Satchidananda explains how to obtain the best possible state of bodily, mental, and spiritual wellness.

Four Chapters on Freedom — Swami Satyananda Saraswati 

This translation of the Yoga Sutras is first-rate; it includes the entire Sanskrit text in addition to a transliteration, translation, and highly in-depth commentary.

The Yamas and Niyamas — Deborah Adele

The Yamas and Niyamas, the first two limbs of the yogic path and the internal and exterior rules of conduct that yogis must abide by in order to live the yoga path, are among the most fundamental and significant concepts in yogic philosophy.

 Light on Yoga — B.K.S Iyengar

Light on Yoga, written by B.K.S. Iyengar, a student of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, and first published in English in 1966, is a manual for performing Iyengar Yoga.This yoga book is included in the curriculum of many Yoga Teacher Training programmes all around the world since it contains over 200 pictures and detailed descriptions of over 600 asanas (postures) done by Iyengar himself.

Autobiography of a Yogi — Paramahansa Yogananda

The legendary figure who popularised yoga in the West inspires faith as he tells his time-tested tale.

Eastern Body, Western Mind — Anodea Judith

In this excellent reference work, Anodea Judith uses the Eastern chakra system as a road map to plot our Western idea of personal development.

 A explanation of each chakra's qualities is followed by an examination of its unique developmental patterns from early life, traumas and abuse, and instructions on how to restore and maintain balance.