Eight Treasures Yoga Intensive Reading List.
Partial Reading List for Eight Treasures Yoga Intensive Course
These books have been used to develop the Eight Treasures Yoga intensive Curriculum how ever that does not mean or imply that I accept all of any of the points of view put forward in these books. Think of these as resources to expand Your knowledge base as well as my being as transparent as possible about the resources that have informed this course.
These books have been used to develop the Eight Treasures Yoga intensive Curriculum how ever that does not mean or imply that I accept all of any of the points of view put forward in these books. Think of these as resources to expand Your knowledge base as well as my being as transparent as possible about the resources that have informed this course.
Reading List for Eight Treasures Yoga Intensive Training Course
*Yoga Asanas
Coulter, H. David. Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and Practitioners. Body and Breath, 2001.
Finger, Alan and Katrina Repka. Chakra Yoga: Balancing Energy for Physical, Spiritual, and Mental Well-Being. Shambhala, 2005.
Gannon, Sharon and David Life. Jivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body and Soul. The Ballantine Publishing Group, 2002.
--------. Yoga Assists: A Complete Visual & Inspirational Guide to Yoga Asana Assists. Premier Digital Publishing, 2013.
Goodman, Eric and Peter Park. Foundation: Redefine Your Core, Conquer Back Pain, and Move with Confidence. Rodale, 2011.
Kaminoff, Leslie and Amy Matthews. Yoga Anatomy. The Breathe Trust, 2012.
McGonigal, Kelly. Yoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind & Heal Your Chronic Pain. New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 2009.
Pappas, Stephanie. Yoga Posture Adjustments and Assisting: An Insightful Guide for Yoga Teachers and Students. Trafford Publishing, 2006.
Staugaard-Jones, Jo Ann. The Vital Psoas Muscle: Connecting Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Well-Being. Lotus Publishing, and North Atlantic Books, 2012.
*Philosophies on Emptiness
Bohm, David. Quantum Theory. Dover Publications, Inc., 1951.
Derrida, Jacques. Basic Writings. Routledge, 2007.
Sermey Khensur Lobsang Tharchin. The Key to the Treasury of Shunyata. Howell, 2002.
Thich Nhat Hanh. Creating True Peace. Free Press, 2003.
*Yoga Philosophy
Feuerstein, Georg. The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali: A New Translation and Commentary. Inner Traditions International, 1989.
Govindan, Marshall. Kriya Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Siddhas: Translation, Commentary and Practice. Kriya Yoga Publications, 2000.
Iyengar, B. K. S. Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Thorsons, 2002.
Iyengar, B. K. S. Light on Yoga. Schocken Books, 1979.
Lowitz, Leza and Reema Datta. Sacred Sanskrit Words: for Yoga, Chant, and Meditation. Stone Bridge Press, 2005.
Reverend Jaganath Carrera. Inside the Yoga Sutras: A Comprehensive Sourcebook for the Study and Practice of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Integral Yoga Publications, 2006.
Shantideva. Padmakara Translation Group (transl.). The Way of the Bodhisattva. Shambhala, 2003.
Swami B. V. Tripurari. The Bhagavad Gita: Its Feeling and Philosophy. Mandala Publishing Group, 2001.
Swami Muktibodhananda. Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Yoga Publications Trust, 2005.
Bateson, Gregory. Steps to an Ecology of Mind. Ballantine Books, 1972.
Newberg, Andrew and Mark Robert Waldman. How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist. Ballantine Books, 2010.
Jones, Chuck. Getting Unstuck: Upgrade What You Have to Get What You Want. Outskirtspress, 2015.
Pert, Candace B. with Nancy Marriot. Everything You Need to Know to Feel Good. Hay House, 2006, 2007.
White, David Gordon. The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: A Biography. Princeton University Press, 2014.
Caplan, Mariana. The Guru Question: The Perils and Rewards of Choosing a Spiritual Teacher. Sounds True, 2011.
Hanh, Thich Nhat. Anger: Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the Flames. Rider, 2001.
Hanh -------. Teachings on Love. Parallax Press, 1998.
Other Books
Beck, Don Edward and Christopher C. Cowan. Spiral Dynamics: Mastering Values, Leadership, and Change. Blackwell Publishing, 1996.
Welwood, John. Ed. Awakening the Heart: East/West Approaches to Psychotherapy and the Healing Relationship. Shambhala, 1985.
Welwood, -------. Toward a Psychology of Awakening: Buddhism, Psychotherapy, and the Path of Personal and Spiritual Transformation. Shambhala, 2002.
To Study the Self: The Big Mind Teachings of Zen Master Dennis Genpo Merzel. Vol. 3 (Book and Dvds).
Wilber, Ken, Terry Patten, Adam Leonard, and Marco Morelli. Integral Life Practice: A 21st-Century Blueprint for Physical Health Emotional Balance, Mental Clarity, and Spiritual Awakening. Integral Books, 2008.
Levine, Peter A. with Ann Frederick. Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma. North Atlantic Books, 1997.
Ricard, Matthieu. Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill. Atlantic Books, 2003, 2006.
Wilber, Ken. Integral Spirituality: A Startling New Role for Religion in the Modern and Postmodern World. Integral Books, 2007.
Wilber -------. No Boundary: Eastern and Western Approaches to Personal Growth. Shambhala, 2001.
Wilber -------. Integral Psychology: Consciousness, Spirit, Psychology, Therapy. Shambhala, 2000.
Maslow, Abraham H. A Theory of Human Motivation. Wilder Publications.
Maslow-------. Toward a Psychology of Being. Wilder Publications, 2011.
Dennett, Daniel C. Consciousness Explained. Back Bay Books, 1991.
*Yoga Asanas
Coulter, H. David. Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and Practitioners. Body and Breath, 2001.
Finger, Alan and Katrina Repka. Chakra Yoga: Balancing Energy for Physical, Spiritual, and Mental Well-Being. Shambhala, 2005.
Gannon, Sharon and David Life. Jivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body and Soul. The Ballantine Publishing Group, 2002.
--------. Yoga Assists: A Complete Visual & Inspirational Guide to Yoga Asana Assists. Premier Digital Publishing, 2013.
Goodman, Eric and Peter Park. Foundation: Redefine Your Core, Conquer Back Pain, and Move with Confidence. Rodale, 2011.
Kaminoff, Leslie and Amy Matthews. Yoga Anatomy. The Breathe Trust, 2012.
McGonigal, Kelly. Yoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind & Heal Your Chronic Pain. New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 2009.
Pappas, Stephanie. Yoga Posture Adjustments and Assisting: An Insightful Guide for Yoga Teachers and Students. Trafford Publishing, 2006.
Staugaard-Jones, Jo Ann. The Vital Psoas Muscle: Connecting Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Well-Being. Lotus Publishing, and North Atlantic Books, 2012.
*Philosophies on Emptiness
Bohm, David. Quantum Theory. Dover Publications, Inc., 1951.
Derrida, Jacques. Basic Writings. Routledge, 2007.
Sermey Khensur Lobsang Tharchin. The Key to the Treasury of Shunyata. Howell, 2002.
Thich Nhat Hanh. Creating True Peace. Free Press, 2003.
*Yoga Philosophy
Feuerstein, Georg. The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali: A New Translation and Commentary. Inner Traditions International, 1989.
Govindan, Marshall. Kriya Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Siddhas: Translation, Commentary and Practice. Kriya Yoga Publications, 2000.
Iyengar, B. K. S. Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Thorsons, 2002.
Iyengar, B. K. S. Light on Yoga. Schocken Books, 1979.
Lowitz, Leza and Reema Datta. Sacred Sanskrit Words: for Yoga, Chant, and Meditation. Stone Bridge Press, 2005.
Reverend Jaganath Carrera. Inside the Yoga Sutras: A Comprehensive Sourcebook for the Study and Practice of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Integral Yoga Publications, 2006.
Shantideva. Padmakara Translation Group (transl.). The Way of the Bodhisattva. Shambhala, 2003.
Swami B. V. Tripurari. The Bhagavad Gita: Its Feeling and Philosophy. Mandala Publishing Group, 2001.
Swami Muktibodhananda. Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Yoga Publications Trust, 2005.
Bateson, Gregory. Steps to an Ecology of Mind. Ballantine Books, 1972.
Newberg, Andrew and Mark Robert Waldman. How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist. Ballantine Books, 2010.
Jones, Chuck. Getting Unstuck: Upgrade What You Have to Get What You Want. Outskirtspress, 2015.
Pert, Candace B. with Nancy Marriot. Everything You Need to Know to Feel Good. Hay House, 2006, 2007.
White, David Gordon. The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: A Biography. Princeton University Press, 2014.
Caplan, Mariana. The Guru Question: The Perils and Rewards of Choosing a Spiritual Teacher. Sounds True, 2011.
Hanh, Thich Nhat. Anger: Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the Flames. Rider, 2001.
Hanh -------. Teachings on Love. Parallax Press, 1998.
Other Books
Beck, Don Edward and Christopher C. Cowan. Spiral Dynamics: Mastering Values, Leadership, and Change. Blackwell Publishing, 1996.
Welwood, John. Ed. Awakening the Heart: East/West Approaches to Psychotherapy and the Healing Relationship. Shambhala, 1985.
Welwood, -------. Toward a Psychology of Awakening: Buddhism, Psychotherapy, and the Path of Personal and Spiritual Transformation. Shambhala, 2002.
To Study the Self: The Big Mind Teachings of Zen Master Dennis Genpo Merzel. Vol. 3 (Book and Dvds).
Wilber, Ken, Terry Patten, Adam Leonard, and Marco Morelli. Integral Life Practice: A 21st-Century Blueprint for Physical Health Emotional Balance, Mental Clarity, and Spiritual Awakening. Integral Books, 2008.
Levine, Peter A. with Ann Frederick. Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma. North Atlantic Books, 1997.
Ricard, Matthieu. Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill. Atlantic Books, 2003, 2006.
Wilber, Ken. Integral Spirituality: A Startling New Role for Religion in the Modern and Postmodern World. Integral Books, 2007.
Wilber -------. No Boundary: Eastern and Western Approaches to Personal Growth. Shambhala, 2001.
Wilber -------. Integral Psychology: Consciousness, Spirit, Psychology, Therapy. Shambhala, 2000.
Maslow, Abraham H. A Theory of Human Motivation. Wilder Publications.
Maslow-------. Toward a Psychology of Being. Wilder Publications, 2011.
Dennett, Daniel C. Consciousness Explained. Back Bay Books, 1991.