Curvy Yoga Certification: Required Reading List

I have broken the reading list down by what you will need to be prepared for starting each module. So for example, you’ll need to get a copy of the Yoga Sutras (listed with Module 1) for our time together in March. Then you will need the books listed in Module 2 to prepare for it, so while you won’t have to get them by the date of our March training, you will need them somewhat not too long after so you can do your homework.

I have listed Amazon prices here to give you an idea of costs. I’m happy for you to have the books in print or on an eReader – whatever you prefer is fine. Also feel free to investigate if local libraries have any of these if you’d like.

Module 1

  • Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life, Judith Lasater (I sent you a copy)
  • One translation of The Yoga Sutras that looks interesting to you (your choice, but you only need to get one):
  • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: A New Edition, Translation & Commentary, Edwin Bryant
  • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Swami Satchidananda
  • Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: With Great Respect and Love, Mukunda Stiles
  • The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice, TKV Desikachar
  • Yoga: Discipline of Freedom: The Yoga Sutra Attributed to Patanjali, Barbara Stole Miller
  • The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman’s Guide to the Heart & Spirit of the Yoga Sutras, Nischala Joy Devi

Module 2

  • Yoga Anatomy, 2nd edition, Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews ($12.36 new, $11.37 Kindle, $8.36 used)
  • Anatomy and Asana: Preventing Yoga Injuries, Susi Hately Aldous ($27.11 new, $19.72 used)
  • Permission to Curve: Inspiring Poses for Curvy Yogis & Their Teachers, Anna Guest-Jelley (I gave you a copy)
  • The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life, Parker Palmer ($16.22 new, $15.41 Kindle, $8.95 used)

Module 3

  • Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship, Donna Farhi ($11.53 new, $10.33 Kindle, $8.17 used)
  • 30 Essential Yoga Poses: For Beginning Students and Their Teachers, Judith Lasater ($15.61 new, $12.62 Kindle, $9.98 used)

Module 4

  • Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead, Brene Brown ($14.40 new, $12.99 Kindle, $12.17 used)
  • Yoga Posture Adjustments & Assisting: An Insightful Guide for Yoga Teachers & Students, Stephanie Pappas ($23.99 new, $8.99 Kindle, $20.96 used)
  • Yoga at Your Wall: Stretch Your Body, Strengthen Your Soul, Support Your Practice, Stephanie Pappas ($22.26 new, $8.99 Kindle, $18.71 used)