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Yoga was a subject that was intensively practiced, in ancient India. Ever since the western world took fascination for yoga, it has become a topic of choice for various authors.
Every aspect of life of human being came to be linked to Yoga. It is not surprising that books of various sorts came into the market. With the acceptance of the yoga practices all over the world, the boom in the book industry was also expected and natural.
There are various books on Yoga and health care. These books discuss solutions offered by yoga for a number of diseases.
Books on various topics such as yoga philosophy, anatomy, asanas (poses), sports, women, yoga inspiration and photographs are available in abundance. It is very strange because in ancient India, yoga was taught on a person-to-person basis. A master or a Guru used to teach Yoga to his selected pupils! The style changed, with the west taking to yoga practices. Information on Yoga was documented and spread using books.
It is practically impossible to list out the important books on Yoga on this page.
However, a few important books have been listed below
Yoga and the Quest for True Self by Stephen Cope
Kripalu Hatha Yoga by Christopher Ken Baxter
Yoga Asanas simplified by Yogendra
The Yoga Tradition by Georg Feuerstein
The tree of yoga by B.K.S.Iyengar
The Shambhala Encyclopedia of Yoga by Georg Feuerstein
Yoga by Judith Lasater
The books mentioned above are an example of the number of books that are available for all branches of Yoga. On the spiritual side, books on Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Bhakti Yoga dominate the scene.
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