RECOMMENDED RESOURCES & OUR LENDING LIBRARY

This collection of resources is meant to help deepen your practices on and off the mat. Many of these are available to borrow at the studio's Lending Library. So, drop-in any time to take what you'll use and bring it back when you're done.

If you have resources to suggest, or if you are still left with questions, please contact us.

Anatomy

Print Resources
  • Anatomy and Asana: Preventing Yoga Injuries by Susi Hately Aldous (2004)
  • Anatomy and Asana: The Knees by Susi Hately Aldous (2005)
  • Anatomy and Asana: The Shoulder Girdle by Susi Hately Aldous (2005)
  • The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit and Lawrence M. Elson (2002)
  • Anatomy of Hatha Yoga by H. David Coulter (2001)*
  • Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing by Caroline Myss, Ph.D. (1996)*
  • Barron's Anatomy Flash Cards by Kurt Albertine (2005)
  • Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology by Elaine N. Marieb (2006)
  • The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long (2006)
  • Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff (2007)
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Visual Resources (DVDs)
  • Anatomy for Yoga with Paul Grilley by Paul Grilley (2004)

Ayurveda

Print Resources
  • Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing- A Practical Guide by Vasant Lad (1993)
  • Prakriti - Your Ayurvedic Constitution by Robert E. Svaboda (2003)
  • Tathaastu (any issue)**
  • Yoga and Ayurveda by David Frawley (1995)
  • Yoga for Your Type: An Ayurvedic Approach to Your Asana Practice by David Frawley and Sandra Summerfield Kozak (2001)

Energy Work

Print Resources
  • The Chakra Bible by Patricia Mercier (2007)*
  • The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine by Ted E. Kaotchuk (2008)*
  • The Way of the Shaman by Michael Harner (1990)

Holistic Nutrition

Print Resources
  • Eat, Taste, Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living by Thomas Yarema, Daniel Rhonda & Johnny Brannigan (2006)
  • Enlightened Eating: Nourishment for Body and Soul by Caroline Marie Dupont (2006)
Online Resources
  • The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition

    A leader in providing education that empowers - education that provides for optimum health. Regardless of developments in medicine and health sciences, wholesome food remains one of the most essential elements of health. The CSNN is looking towards a future where every health care professional will work alongside a holistic nutritionist towards a common goal: preventative health care through good nutrition.
  • 365 Days of Holistic Nutrition

    Our blog that offers clear, uncomplicated, and accessible information about holistic nutrition everyday. We recognize the importance of good nutrition and its effect on our body systems. As Holistic Nutritionists, we also appreciate its ability to increase well-being on all levels - body, mind, and spirit.

New Age

Print Resources
  • Anatomy of the Spirit - The Seven Stages of Power and Healing by Caroline Myss (1996)
  • Animal Speak by Ted Andrews (2008)*
  • The Aromatherapy Bible by Gill Farrer-Halls (2005)*
  • The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life by Deepak Chopra (2005)*
  • Chakra Clearin g (Book & CD) by Doreen Virtue (2004)*
  • Cosmic Karma: Understanding Your Contract with the Universe by Marguerite Manning (2009)
  • The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall (2003)*
  • Daily Guidance from Your Angels by Doreen Virtue (2006)*Daily OM: Inspirational Thoughts for a Happy, Healthy, and Fulfilling Day by Madisyn Taylor (2008)*
  • Divine Sparks: Collected Wisdom of the Heart by Karen Speerstra (2005)*
  • Energy Medicine: Balancing Your Body's Energies for Optimal Health, Joy, and Vitality by Donna Eden and David Feinstein (2008)*
  • The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz (1997)*
  • The Four Agreements Companion Book by Don Miguel Ruiz (2000)*
  • Getting in the Gap: Making Conscious Contact with God Through Meditation (Book & CD) by Wayne Dyer (2002)*
  • The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin (2009)*
  • The Hidden Messages in Water by Masuru Emoto (2005)
  • How to Hear Your Angels by Doreen Virtue (2007)*
  • Messages from Your Angels by Doreen Virtue (2002)
  • The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S. Sharma (1997)*
  • Oneness with All Life: Inspirational Selections From 'A New Earth' by Eckhart Tolle (2009)*
  • You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay (1999)*
Audio Resources (CDs)
  • 7 Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra (2002)*
  • Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell (2006)*
  • Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell (2008)*
  • The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow (2008)*
  • The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer (2004)*
  • The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (2002)*
  • The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell (2005)*
  • The Secret by Rhonda Byrne (2006)

Reiki

Print Resources
  • The Original Reiki Handbook of Dr. Mikao Usui by Mikao Usui and Christine M. Grimm (1999)
  • The Reiki Bible by Elanor McKenzie (2009)*
  • Reiki for Life by Penelope Quest (2010)
  • Reiki Meditations for Beginners by Lawrence Ellyard (2008)
  • Shamanic Reiki by Robert Levy (2007)
  • The Spirit of Reiki by Carolyn E. Jackson (2004)
Online Resources
  • The Canadian Reiki Association

    A federally-chartered, national non-profit registry of Reiki Practitioners and Teachers. Their members represent all styles of Reiki. They provide their members with a national voice and encourage high educational standards. Through their Code of Ethics, they promote ethical practices and teaching and encourage educational standards. They assist the public with referrals to CRA Registered Practitioners and Teachers and they are committed to enlightening and educating their communities about Reiki.

Thai Yoga Massage

Print Resources
  • Thai Yoga Massage: A Dynamic Therapy for Physical Well-Being and Spiritual Energy by Kam Thye Chow (2004)*
  • Thai Yoga Therapy For Your Body Type: An Ayurvedic Tradition by Kam Thye Chow, Emily Moody, and David Frawley (2006)*
Online Resources
  • Lotus Palm

    Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage School is the foremost institution in North America specializing in traditional Thai massage.

Yoga Philosophy

Print Resources
  • Bhagavad Gita - Any translation - My favourite so far is Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation by Stephen Mitchell (1988)*
  • Bikram Yoga: The Guru Behind Hot Yoga Shows the Way to Radiant Health and Personal Fulfillment by Bikram Choudhury (2007)*
  • The Dhammapada: Verses on the Way by Buddha and Glenn Wallis (2007)*
  • Hatha Yoga Pradipika - Any translation (my favourite so far is Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda (1998)*
  • Heart Yoga: The Sacred Marriage of Yoga and Mysticism by Andrew Harvey, Karuna Erickson, and Rodney Yee (2010)*
  • How to Know God: The Yoga Aphorisms of Pantanjali by Swami Prabhavananda (1981)
  • How Yoga Works - Healing Yourself and Others with the Yoga Sutra by Geshe M. Roach and Christie McNally (2004)
  • The Language of Yoga: Complete A to Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Words, and Chants by Nicolai Bachman (2005)*
  • The Secret Power of Yoga by Nischala Joy Devi (2007)
  • The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga by Deepak Chopra and David Simon (2004)
  • The Spirit of Yoga by Kathy Phillips and Christy Turlington (2002)*
  • Tathaastu (any issue)**
  • The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living by Stephen Cope (2006)
  • The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy and Practice by Georg Feuerstein (2002)
  • Yoga Journal (any issue)**
  • Yoga, Karma and Rebirth: A Brief History and Philosophy by Stephen Phillips (2009)
  • Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali - Any translation - My favourite so far is Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali by Mukunda Stiles (2002)*

Yoga Practice

Print Resources
  • 30 Essential Yoga Poses by Judith Lasater (2003)*
  • 40 Days to Personal Revolution by Baron Baptiste (2004)*
  • Advancing Your Yoga Practice: The Art of Slowing Down by Susi Hately Aldous and Leonor Mowry (2008)
  • Ashtanga: The Practice Manual by David Swenson (1999)
  • The Athlete's Guide to Yoga: An Integrated Approach to Strength, Flexibility, and Focus by Sage Rountree (2008)*
  • Babar's Yoga for Elephants by Laurent de Brunhoff (2006)*
  • The Breathing Book - Good Health and Vitality Through Essential Breath Work by Donna Farhi (1996)
  • Downward Dog & Warriors: Wisdom Tales for Modern Yogis by Zo Newell (2007)*
  • Essential Yoga: An Illustrated Guide to Over 100 Yoga Poses and Meditations by Olivia H. Miller and Nicole Kauffman (2004)*
  • Fly Like a Butterfly by Shakta Kaur Khalsa (1998)
  • The Girls' Yoga Book: Stretch Your Body, Open Your Mind, & Have Fun by Michaela Caldwell (2005)*
  • Hatha Yoga: The Hidden Language, Symbols, Secrets & Metaphors by Swami Sivananda Radha (2006)*
  • Hatha Yoga: The Hidden Language, Symbols, Secrets & Metaphors by Swami Sivananda Radha (2006)*
  • Healing Mantras by Thomas Ashley-Farrand (1999)*
  • Healing Mantras: Using Sound Affirmations for Personal Power, Creativity, and Healing by Thomas Ashley-Farrand (1999)*
  • Jivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body and Soul by Sharon Gannon & David Life (2002)*
  • Mantras: Words of Power by Swami Sivananda Radha (2005)*
  • MegaYoga by Megan Garcia (2006)*
  • Mundras: Yoga in Your Hands by Gertrud Hirschi (2000)*
  • OM At Home: A Yoga Journal by Cyndi Lee (2003)*
  • OM Yoga Today by Cyndi Lee (2004)*
  • Preparing for Birth with Yoga by Janet Balaskas (1994)
  • Tathaastu (any issue)**
  • Yoga for Kids by Liz Lark (2003)
  • Yoga Kids: Educating the Whole Child Through Yoga by Marsha Wenig (2003)*
  • Yoga Journal (any issue)**
  • Yoga Mom, Buddha Baby by Jyothi Larson (2002)
  • Yoga Nidra: A Meditative Practice for Deep Relaxation and Healing by Richard Miller (2010)*
  • YinSights: A Journey into the Philosophy & Practice of Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark (2007)
  • Yin Yoga by Paul Grilley (2002)
Visual Resources (DVDs)
  • Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga: Power Hour Whole Body + Abs by Sadie Nardini (2008)
  • Creative Core and Upper Body by Shiva Rea (2009)*
  • Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers (2005)
  • Kundalini Yoga by Gurmukh (2004)*
  • Power Yoga: The Initial Challenge - Level 1 by Baron Baptiste (2003)
  • Restorative Yoga by Evelyn Neaman (2006)*
  • Yin Yoga: The Foundations of a Quiet Practice by Paul Grilley (2004)
  • Yoga for Morning, Noon & Night by Jason Crandell (2008)
  • Yoga for Absolute Beginners/Power Yoga*
  • Yoga for Families: Connect with Your Kids (2009)*
  • Yoga for Morning, Noon & Night by Jason Crandell (2008)
  • Yoga Journal's Ashtanga Yoga Beginners Practice - Deepen the Experience with Nicky Doane (2003)
  • Yoga Kids: For Ages 3-6 by Marsha Wenig (2004)*
  • Yoga Shakti by Shiva Rea (2004)
Audio Resources (CDs)
  • Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing by Andrew Weil (1999)*
  • Guided Meditation by Swami Sivananda Radha (2001)*
Online Resources
  • Yoga Alliance

    The national education and support organization for yoga in the United States. They work in the public interest to ensure that there is a thorough understanding of the benefits of yoga, that the teachers of yoga value its history and traditions and that the public can be confident of the quality and consistency of instruction.

    Yoga Alliance also maintains a Registry of Yoga Schools to recognize yoga teacher training programs that meet their 200-Hour and 500-Hour standards. A school whose curriculum satisfies or exceeds our minimum training standards may apply to register as a Registered Yoga School (RYS®). Once a school is registered, all graduates of a RYS are automatically eligible to register with us as RYTs.
  • The Canadian Yoga Alliance

    The vision of this alliance is to support the integrity of Yoga practices and philosophy in Canada and to commemorate their Yogic alliance with the East.

    The Canadian Yoga Alliance is a national 'Yoga Alliance' open to all Yogic minded individuals to network with, share and grow - your training and experience as a yogi has accredited you with the realization that Yoga does not segregate, group or class. The Canadian Yoga Alliance unites, networks and gives every Yoga in across Canada the opportunity of membership into a growing and creative Energy.
Other Resources
  • The Yin Yoga Kit: The Practice of Quiet Power by Biff Mithoefer (2006)

* Available to borrow from Life Yoga's Lending Library.
** Selection of issues available from Life Yoga's Lending Library.


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