List of Important Yoga Books Every Yogi Should Read

Most Essentials Traditional Yoga Books

  1. Bhagwad Gita by Vyasa
  2. Brahma Sutra by Badarayana (Vyasa)
  3. Gheranda Samhita by Gheranda Rishi
  4. Goraksha Samhita by Gorakshanath
  5. Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Svatmarama Suri
  6. Hatharatnavali by Srinivasayogi
  7. Principal Upanishads
  8. Patanjala Yoga Sutras / Patanjala Yoga Darshanam by Maharshi Patanjali
  9. Samkhyakarika by Ishwar Krishna
  10. Samkhya Sutra by Kapila
  11. Shiva Samhita
  12. Siddha Siddhanta Paddhati by Gorakshanath
  13. Vashishtha Samhita by Vashishtha Rishi
  14. Yajnavalkya Samhita by Yajnavalkya
  15. Yoga Vashishtha by Maharshi Valmiki
  16. Yoga Yajnavalkyya by Yajnavalkya
  17. 20 Yoga Upanishads
  18. Tattva Bodha by Adi Shankarachary

    List of Important Yoga Books Every Yogi Should Read
    Patanjala Yoga Sutras

 

Commonly Referred Authentic Commentaries on Traditional Yoga Texts

  1. Bhagwad Gita Shankar Bhashya: a commentary on Bhagawad Gita by Shankaracharya
  2. Bhojavritti: a commentary on ‘Patanjala Yoga Darshanam’ by Bhojadeva
  3. Gudharth Dipika: a commentary on Bhagavad Gita by Madhusudan Saraswati
  4. Jyotsnatika: a commentary on Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Brahmananda
  5. Mani Prabha: a commentary on Vyasa by Bhasya Ramananda Yati
  6. Rajamartanda: a commentary on Yoga Sutra by Bhojadeva
  7. Bhagavad Gita Shri Bhasya
  8. Samkhya Pravachana Bhashya by Vijnanabhikshu
  9. Sarvadarshana Samgraha by Madhavacharya
  10. Tattva Vaisaradhi: a commentary on Vyasa-Bhashya by Vachaspati Mishra
  11. Vyasa Bhashya: a commentary on Patanjala by Yoga Sutra Vyasa
  12. Yoga sarasamgraha of Vijnanabhikshu
  13. Yoga Vartika: a commentary on Vyasa Bhasya by Vijnanabhiksu

    Must Read Traditional Yoga Books
    Bhagwad Gita

 

Must Read Important Yoga Books

  1. Acharya Balkrishna (2017) Yoga Vijnanam, Divya Publication, Haridwar
  2. Adiswarananda, Swami (2006). The Four Yogas: A Guide to the Spiritual Paths of Action, Devotion, Meditation & Knowledge. Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York.
  3. Atreya, B. L.(1996). The Yoga- Vasishta and its Philosophy, Darshan Printers Moradabada.
  4. Avalon, Arthur (2005). The Serpent Power, Shivalik Prakashan, Delhi.
  5. Baba, Bangali. (2010). Yoga Sutra Patanjali with the Commentary of Vyasa. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited.
  6. Balkrishna, Acharya. (2006). Vigyan Ki Kasauti Par Yog (Hindi). New Delhi: Divya Prakashana.
  7. Balkrishna, Acharya. (2006). Yoga in Synergy with Medical Sciences (English). New Delhi: Divya Prakashana.
  8. Basavaraddi, Ishwar V. (ed.). (2011). Yoga Teacher’s Manual for Yoga Teachers. New Delhi: Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.
  9. Bharati, Swami Ananata (2007). Patanjala Yoga Shastra – Eka Adhyayana (Hindi) MDNIY, Delhi.
  10. Bharati, Swami Anant. (2012). Dattatreya Yogashastra. Chaukhambha. Orientalia, New Delhi.
  11. Bharati, Swami Veda. (1986). The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with the exposition of Vyasa: A translation and commentary: Vol. I. Samadhi-pada. Honesdale, Pennsylvania: Himalayan International Institute.
  12. Bharati, Swami Veda. (1998). Philosophy of Hatha Yoga. Pennsylvania: Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy.
  13. Bhatt, Krishna Dr. The Power of Yoga. Mangalore: SuYoga publication.
  14. Bhogal, R. S. (2011).Yoga and Modern Psychology. Lonavala: Kaivalyadhama
  15. Brahmachari, Swami Dhirendra. (1970). Yogasanavijnana: The Science of Yoga, Bombay. New York, Asia Pub. House (Original from the University of Michigan.
  16. Brahmachari, Swami Dhirendra. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama. New Delhi: Dhirendra Yoga Prakashana.
  17. (1975). The Hatha Yoga Pradipika of Svatmarama with the Jyotsna Commentary of Brahmananda and English Translation. The Adyar Library and Research Centre, The Theosophical Society, Adyar, Madras (Chennai), India.
  18. Buhnemann, Gudrun. (2007). Eighty-Four Asanas in Yoga: A Survey of Traditions. New Delhi: D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd.
  19. Burley Mikel. (2000). Hatha-Yoga: Its Context, Theory, and Practice. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited.
  20. Chanchani, Swati & Chanchani, Rajiv. (2008). Yoga for Children. New Delhi: UBS Publishers’ Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
  21. Christopher Sartain. 2013.The Sacred Science of Yoga and the Five Koshas.
  22. Coulter, H. David. (2001). Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and Practitioners. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers.
  23. D’ Souza, Sandhu (2006). Yoga & Women’s Health. New Delhi: Sports Publication.
  24. Das Gupta S.N. (1974). Yoga Philosophy. Varanasi: Motilal Banarasidass. David Frawley (2015). Vedic Yoga, MLBD, New Delhi.
  25. Desikachar TKV (2011). Health, Healing and Beyond: Yoga and the Living Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya. New York, North Point Press, A division of Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books.
  26. Desikachar TKV. Reflections on Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Chennai: Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram.
  27. Desikachar, TKV. Yoga yajnavalkya Samhita (Trans.). Chennai: Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram.
  28. Desikachar, TKV.Adi Sankara’s Yoga Taravali English Translation and Commentary. Chennai: Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram.
  29. Dharana Darshan, Sarswati, Swami Niranjanananda. Munger (India): Yoga Publication Trust.
  30. Digambarji Swami & Gharote M.L. (1978). Gheranda Samhita, Lonavala: Kaivalyadhama.
  31. Digambarji, Swami & Gharote M.L. (eds). (1997). Gheranda Samhita. Lonavala: Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti.
  32. Digambarji, Swami & Kokaje, Pt Raghunatha Shastri (eds). (1998). Hatha Pradipika of Swatmarama. Lonavala, Pune: Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti.
  33. Kausthub Desikahar (2012) . The Heart of Asana: A Comprehensive Manual of Classical Yoga Postures Hardcover.
  34. Dubey A.K. (2022). The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita, Dr. D.K Printworld New Delhi.
  35. Duggal, Satyapal. (1985). Teaching Yoga. Mumbai: The Yoga Institute.
  36. Dwivedi, Kapil Dev. (2013). Rachnanuvada Kaumudi. (VoI-III). Varanasi: Vishwavidyalaya Prakashan.
  37. Eliade, Mircea. (1969): Yoga Immortality & Freedom. New Jersey: Princeton University Press.
  38. Feuerstein , George(2001). The Yoga Tradition: History, Literature, Philosophy practice, Arizona: Hohn$Press.
  39. Frawley, David (2000). Yoga and Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization. Wisconsin, Lotus Press.
  40. Gawande, E.N. (2002). Value-oriented education: Vision for Living.New Delhi: Sarup & Sons.
  41. Gharote, M.L. &Pai, G.K. (eds). (2005). Siddha Sidhant Paddhati. Lonavala: Kaivalyadhama.
  42. Gharote, M.L. (2003). Pranayama: The Science of Breath. Lonavala: The Lonavala Yoga Institute.
  43. Gharote, M.L.. Teaching Methods for Yogic Practices, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala.
  44. Gharote, M.M. (2008). Traditional theory of Evolution and its Application in Yoga, Lonavala Yoga Institute.
  45. Gharote, Manmath M. (2009). Application in Yoga. Lonavala: The Lonaval a Yoga Institute.
  46. Gibbs, Bel (2003). Yoga for Children. London: Lorenz Books.
  47. Goel, Aruna. (2007). Yoga Education Philosophy & Practices. New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publication.
  48. Gore, M.M. (2007). Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices. New Delhi: New Age Books.
  49. Goyandka, Srijayadayal (1986). Srimad Bhagwad Gita (With Sanskrit Text and English Translation). Gorakhpur: Gita Press.
  50. Hansa Jayadev Yogendra (2009).Yoga in School Health, MDNIY.
  51. Hariharananda, Swami. (2007). Patanjali Yoga Darshanam. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass PublishersPrivate Limited.
  52. IK Taimni (2007). The Science of Yoga: The Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar, Chennai.
  53. Iyengar, B. K. S. (2012). Light on Yoga. London: Harper Collins. Iyengar, B.K.S.(2013) Light on Pranayama. London: Aquarian/Thorsons.
  54. Iyengar, B.K.S. (1993). Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. London: Aquarian/Thorsons.
  55. Iyengar, B.K.S. (2008). Yoga Shastra (Vol-V), Mumbai: RIM Yoga Institute, YOG.
  56. Iyengar, B.K.S. (2009). Astadala Yoga Mala, (Vol. I – VIII).Lucknow: Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
  57. Jayadev, Yogendra & Hansaji. (2012).Thoughts on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Mumbai: The Yoga Institute.
  58. Jayadev, Yogendra. (1996).Yoga Cyclopaedia (Vol. I – IV). Mumbai: The Yoga Institute.
  59. Jha, Vijay Kant; Devnath, Parimal & Gharote, M. M. (2010). Therapeutic References in Traditional Yoga Texts. Lonavala (India): Lonavala Yoga Institute.
  60. Joshi, K.S. (1995). Yogic Pranayama: Breathing for Long Life and Good Health. New Delhi: Orient Paperbacks.
  61. Joshi, K.S. (2005). Yoga in Daily Life. New Delhi: Orient Paperbacks.
  62. Joshi, K.S. Ganesh Shankar. Yoga Ke Siddhant Evam Abhyas, Madhya Pradesh Hindi Granth Academy, Bhopal.
  63. Joshi, Kireet (2003). Philosophy and Yoga of Sri Aurobindo. Delhi: GDMK Publishers
  64. Kalidas Sadashiv Joshi (1967).Yoga and Personality. Allahabad: Udayana Publications. (Original from the University of Virginia)
  65. Karambelkar, P.V.(2005). Patanjala Yoga Sutras: Sanskrit Sutra (with Transliteration, Translation [sic], & Commentary). Lonavala: Kaivalyadhama.
  66. Karel Werner.(1977).Yoga and Indian Philosophy. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass.
  67. Karmananda, Swami. (2001). Yogic Management of Common Diseases. Munger (India): Yoga Publication Trust.
  68. Khalsa, Shakta Kaur, (2007). Yoga for Women. London: Dorling Kindersley Ltd.
  69. Korpal, Nitin & Shankar, Ganesh. (2005). Hatha Yoga for Human Health. New Delhi: Satyam Publishing House. • Kotecha, Vaidya Rajesh(2016). A Beginner’s Guide to Ayurveda, Chakrapani Publications, Jaipur.
  70. Krishnamacharya T. (1998). Dhyanamalika.Chennai: Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram.
  71. Krishnamacharya T. (2004) Nathmuni’s Yoga Rahasya (Commentary). Desikachar, TKV (trans.).Chennai: Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram.
  72. Kunha Raja (1960). Some Fundamental Problems in Indian Philosophy, MLBD, New Delhi.
  73. Kuvalyananda, Swami & Shukla S.A. (1974). Goraksasatakam (Critically edited) Lonavala: Kaivalyadhama.
  74. Kuvalyananda, Swami & Vinekar, S.L.(1963). Yogic Therapy: Its Basic Principles and Methods. New Delhi: Central Health Education Bureau, Government of India.
  75. Kuvalyananda, Swami.(1966). Pranayama. Lonavala: Kaivalyadhama.
  76. Kuvalyananda, Swami.(1977). Asana.Lonavala: Kaivalyadhama.
  77. Lal, Basant Kumar. (2017). Samkalin Bhartiya Darshan. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass.
  78. Leggertt, Trevor. (1981).Shankara on Yoga-sutras (Vol 1-4). London: Routledge and Kegan Paul.
  79. Maharaj, Omanand. (2013). Patanjala Yoga Pradeep. Gorakhpur: Gita Press.
  80. Ministry of AYUSH. (2016). Common Yoga Protocol. International Day of Yoga 21st June. New Delhi: Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
  81. Mishra, S.P. (1989). Yoga and Ayurveda. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Prakashan.
  82. Mohan AG: Yoga for Body, Breath and Mind, Shambala Publication, INC, Boston, London.
  83. Mohan, A.G., (2010). Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings. Boston: Hambhala Publication.
  84. (2000). Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Munger: Yoga Publications Trust.
  85. Nagendra , H.R. The art and Science of Pranayama, V.K. Yogas , Banglore.
  86. Nagendra, H.R. & Nagarathna, R. (1988). New Perspectives in Stress Management. Bengaluru, India: Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Anusandhana Samsthan (VK Yogas).
  87. Nagendra, H.R. & Others.(1994). Yoga in Education. Bengaluru: V.K. Yogas.
  88. Pandey, Rajkumari (2008). Bhartiya Yoga Parampara Ke Vividha Ayama. New Delhi: Radha Publication
  89. Parivrajaka, Swami Satyapati. (1997). Yogadarshanam. Rojad (Gujarat): Darshan Yog DharmarthTrust.
  90. Radha, Swami Sivananda. (2004). Hatha Yoga: The Hidden Language, Symbols, Secrets & Metaphors. Washington, DC: Timeless Books.
  91. Radhakrishnan, S (2006). The Principal Upanishads, Harpercollins India.
  92. Radhakrishnan, S. (1963). The Bhagavad-Gita. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd.
  93. Radhakrishnan’s (1923). Indian Philosophy Vol-I-II, George Allen and Unwin Ltd London.
  94. Raman, Krishna & Suresh, S.(2003). Yoga and Medical Science FAQ. Chennai: East West Books.
  95. Ramdev, Swami (2000). Pranayama – Its Philosophy & Practice (Hindi). New Delhi: Divya Prakashana.
  96. Ramdev, Swami (2005). Yoga Sadhana and Yoga Healing Secrets (English Book). New Delhi: Divya Prakashana.
  97. Ramdev, Swami (2006). Daily Yoga Practice Book (English). New Delhi: Divya Prakashana.
  98. Ramdev, Swami (2006). Yog: Its Philosophy and Practice (English). New Delhi: Divya Prakashana.
  99. Ramdev, Swami (2009). Pranayama: Its Philosophy & Practice (English). New Delhi: Divya Prakashana.
  100. Rangnathan, Shyam. (2008). Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. New Delhi: Penguin Books Pvt. Ltd.
  101. Reddi, M. Venkata. (2011). Hatharatnavali of Srinivasa Bhatta Mahayogendra. Arthamuru, India: M. S. R. Memorial Yoga Series.
  102. Rukmini, T.S. Yoga Vartika of Vijnanbhikshu (Vol I-IV). New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited.
  103. Sachdeva, I.P. (1978). Yoga & Depth Psychology. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass. • Sahay G. (2013). Hatha Yoga Pradipika, New Delhi, MDNIY.
  104. Saraswati Swami Satyananda. (2007). Nine Principal Upanishads. Munger: Yoga Publication
  105. Saraswati, Swami Divyananda (1999). Vedon Me Yogavidya. Haridwar: Yogic Shodha
  106. Saraswati, Swami Niranjanananda ((1997). Gheranda Samhita (In Hindi Language). Munger: Bihar Yoga Bharati.
  107. Saraswati, Swami Niranjanananda. (2005). Yoga Darshan, Munger: Yoga Publications Trust.
  108. Saraswati, Swami Niranjanananda. (2010). Yoga Education for Children (Vol. 2). Munger: Yoga Publications Trust.
  109. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (1996). Kundalini Tantra. Munger: Bihar School of Yoga and Yoga Publication Trust.
  110. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (2002). Meditations from the Tantras. Munger: Bihar School of Yoga and Yoga Publication Trust.
  111. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda (2005). Kundlini Yoga , Yoga PubliationTrust ,Munger .
  112. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda. (1996). Surya Namaskara: A Technique of Solar Vitalization. Munger: Bihar School of Yoga and Yoga Publication Trust.
  113. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda. (1998). Yoganidra. Munger: Yoga Publications Trust
  114. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda. (2006). Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha. Munger: Bihar       School of Yoga and Yoga Publication Trust.
  115. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda. (2013). Four Chapters on Freedom. Munger: Yoga Publications Trust.
  116. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda. (2004). A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya. Bihar School of Yoga and Yoga Publications Trust.
  117. Sen Gupta Ranjana (2001). B.K.S. IyengarYoga. London: Dorling Kindersley Limited.
  118. Shankar, Acharya, (2008) Srimad Bhagavad Gita Bhasya Translated by A.G. Krishna Warrier, Sri Ramakrishna Math Vedanta Press, Hollywood, California.
  119. (2009).Notes on Basic Principles & Methods of Teaching as Applied to Yogic Practices and A Ready Reckoner of Yogic Practices. Kaivalyadhama Samithi.
  120. Singh, Inderbir (2008). Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses, Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi.
  121. Singh, S.P. & Yogi Mukesh Singh, Lalan Prasad (2010). Yoga from Confusion to Clarity (Vol.1- 5).New Delhi: Standard Publishers.
  122. Singh, S.P. & Yogi Mukesh. (2010). Foundations of Yoga. New Delhi: Standard Publishers.
  123. Sinha, Harendra Prasad (1963). Bhartiya Darshan ki Ruprekha. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited.
  124. Sitadevi Yogendra (2004). Yoga Physical Education for Women. The Yoga Institute. Mumbai: Yogendra Publications.
  125. Stephens, Mark. (2010). Teaching Yoga, Essential Foundation & Techniques. California: North Atlantic Books.
  126. Sturgess, Stephen (2007). The Yoga Book (A Practical Guide to Self-Realization). New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidas.
  127. Swami Chinamayananda. Narada Bhakti Sutra. 2013 (2nd edition). Chinmaya Prakashan.
  128. Swami Kuvalyananda. Pranayama, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala.
  129. Swami Muktananda. (1996). Nawa Yogini Tantra (for women). Bihar School of Yoga and Yoga Publications Trust.
  130. Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati. (2009). Prana and Pranayama. Bihar School of Yoga and Yoga Publications Trust.
  131. Swami Omanabdatirtha. Patanjala Yoga Pradeep Geeta Press.
  132. Swami Prabhavananda (2003). Spiritual Heritage of India, Genesis Publishing Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
  133. Swami Rama, Rudolph Ballentine, Alan Hymes, (1998). Science of Breath: A Practical Guide. Pennsylvania: The Himalayan International Institute.
  134. Swami Rama. 1992. Meditation and its Practice. Himalayan Institute Press.
  135. Swami Satyananda Saraswati. (2009). Surya Namaskara. Bihar School of Yoga and Yoga Publications Trust
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  137. Swami Muktibodhananda. (2006). Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Bihar School of Yoga and Yoga Publications Trust.
  138. Swami Yogakanti. (2010). Sanskrit Glossary of Yogic Terms. Bihar School of Yoga and Yoga Publications Trust.
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