These texts are often found in bibliographies or additional resources lists about yoga. They should provide users with rather detailed information about particular aspects of a yoga practice. The majority of the texts offer photographs and illustrations of yoga postures as well as technique tips, allowing the user to begin integrating yoga into their lives.
 

Amaldas, Brahmachari. Yoga and Contemplation. New York: Crossroad Publishing Co., 1982.
[Davis: BV5091 .C7 A48 1982—3rd floor]

This source shows how the physical and psychological discipline of Hatha Yoga can be used as a basis for Christian prayer and contemplation. It is a good start for someone interested in the basic religious aspects of yoga. In addition, it offers tips on yoga hygiene, breath control, and yogic diet.
 

Brown, Deena, Ed. American Yoga. New York: Grove Press Inc., 1980.
[Davis: RA781.7 A4 1980—8th floor]

American Yoga offers a discussion of the basic principles behind yoga, interviews with yoga masters, and the relationship between yoga and holistic health. Also, the integration of yoga with sports and the arts is covered. An extensive section on postures with helpful photographs is included.
 

Cope, Stephen. Yoga and the Quest for the True Self. New York: Bantam Books, 1999.
[Davis: BS624 .C665 1999—3rd floor]

This source discusses the bridge between ancient forms of yoga and the reality of 20th Century lives and culture. A clear read for a beginner, the book covers Buddhism, Hinduism and modern psychology in the context of stories told by a real yoga practitioner about actual experiences with yoga. A helpful appendix and subject index is included.
 

Feuerstein, Georg. The Shambhala Guide to Yoga. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 1996.
[Davis: BL1238.52 .F48 1996—3rd floor]

A comprehensive and current source, The Shambhala Guide to Yoga covers the principle branches of yoga, and new/altered postures. A helpful section, “useful resources” provides information about yoga studios, suppliers, and organizations. A list of recommended publications is included as well.
 

Iyengar, B.K.S. The Art of Yoga. London: Unwin Paperbacks, 1985.
[Davis: RA781.7 .I93 1985—8th floor]

This book was written by one of the world’s foremost teachers of yoga, and approximately 100 pages are devoted to photographs of Iyengar’s demonstration of yoga poses. The source serves as inspiration for anyone interested in beginning a yoga practice, for it includes anecdotes and insights about the place of yoga in one’s daily life.
 

Iyengar, B.K.S. Light on Yoga. New York: Schocken Books, 1979.
[Davis RA781.7 .I946 1979—8th floor]

A book that has received numerous favorable reviews, Light on Yoga offers a practical take on the practice of yoga. Sections include hints and cautions about techniques, and how the practice affects various parts of the body. Detailed descriptions of the correct way to do postures, as well as a glossary of terms are included.
 

Kirschner, M.J. Yoga All Your Life. New York: Schocken Books, 1977.
[Davis: RA781 .D625 1994—8th floor]

This source discusses yoga in the context of special populations: appropriate postures for women, the elderly, those who are obese, have back problems, arthritis etc... Specific yoga programs are outlined for various types of people and considerable time is spent on explaining each posture and how one should breathe while moving through the program. Illustrations and photographs are included throughout the text.
 

Jarrell, Howard R. International Yoga Bibliography 1950-1980. Metuchen: Scarecrow Press, Inc., 1981.
[Davis: Z7128 .Y64 J37—8th floor]

Although this source is not incredibly current, it does provide a great number of resources that an inexperienced user could use to learn more about the basics of yoga. It encompasses yoga literature that has been published in multiple languages, and includes doctoral dissertations and theses, books, journals, magazine articles, yoga periodicals. Author, title, and subject indexes are provided.