The Art of Enlightened Living

Yoga, the Pre-Vedic system of physical, mental, and spiritual exercises has still not lost favour in the fast-paced modern world. This archaic mode of life has only expanded its reach to the Western world. When it comes to suggested readings on Yoga, you can’t go wrong with these books. So here’s a list by the Corporate Library, Noida, of popular books which explain the art, mindset and lifestyle that Yoga embodies.

Light on Yoga- B.K.S. Iyengar:

The pivotal masterpiece by the author of Light on Life, Light on Pranayama, the Tree of Yoga, Yoga sutras of Patanjali, etc, this book is a must-read for any student of Yoga. In this 1966 book, the maestro talks about the philosophical basis of yoga. With intricate details on more than 200 yoga poses, this book is a handbook that you can’t live without if you’re a dedicated yogi. A great book to refer for teaching yoga, the book gives details on postures and breathing exercises.

Two great masters- Amrit Gupta:

Based on the lives of Swami Vivekananda and Sri Paramahansa Yogananda, Gupta expounds on how it is time we left the conventional religious orthodoxy and moved to better means of self-realization. An inspirational book, the ideas of concentration and meditation, presented in the book are really life changing.

Yoga Anatomy- Leslie Kaminoff:

With every Asana described in detail, with its associated joint and muscle movements, this book is a technical read for the biologically inquisitive. It gives a deeper understanding of how our body functions and how yoga sets our body in motion. Furnished with Sanskrit and English terms for the poses, the book is a great anatomy source.

Yoga-the Practice of Movement and Stillness – Eric Schiffman:

An interesting take on how yoga changed his life, this book is a common man’s guide to Yoga. The book explores Schiffman’s personal voyage as a yogi, and is a relatable read for any newbie. He walks you through the steps of the poses (Asanas) and the health benefits of every pose. The book discusses the problems that one may face while practising yoga.

Autobiography of a Yogi- Paramahansa Yogananda:

An autobiography by the greatest of yogic monks, the book follows the life, trials, trips, and encounters of this giant. A spiritual classic, which talks of the methods to God-realization, and the historical basis of the Yogic lifestyle, this book has been critical in the massive popularity of yoga in the West. Starting with his childhood experience and his tortuously quest for a guru, the book is touching, yet informative.

Memozin, the most innovative leader of the E-library facility in India, has a large collection of eclectic books. Amongst these, the books on Yoga are different and a detrimental read for the true followers of Yoga. To find books which broaden your view of spirituality and to turn over a new leaf as the concepts of life and physical well-being change, just borrow one of these books from ememozin.