Sources listed in this sections are categorized by their format. Each category contains different levels of sources to guide the user practice yoga or help the user understand more about yoga practice or therapy.
It should be noted that each individual’s body and learning style is different. Should the users find any of the sources not appropriate for them, they are encouraged to try other materials available in UNC libraries.
Part I Books | Part II E-books | Part III DVD &CD | Part IV Popular Magazines
Iyengar is one of the most famous hatha yogis in the world. This section lists 2 of Iygengar’s modern yoga triology. Another one—Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali—is not available in UNC libraries.
1. Iyengar, B. K. S. Light on Yoga: Yoga Dipika. Paperback rev. ed. New York: Schocken Books, 1979.
What's inside: complete descriptions and illustrations of all the positions and breathing exercises
Location and call number: Davis Library 8th floor stacks;RA781.7 .I946 1979
Audience: all levels of users
2. Iyengar, B. K. S. Light on Pranayama :The Yogic Art of Breathing. New York: Crossroad, 1989.
What's inside: descriptions of breathing techniques; a comprehensive background of yoga philosophy
Location and call number: Davis Library 8th floor stacks; RA781.7 .I947 1989
Audience: all levels of users