Yoga Resources I Love
Books
Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar.
Why I like it: This book was required reading during my yoga teacher training and I see why— it contains over 600 photos of yoga postures as well as comprehensive descriptions about their anatomical and biological benefits. Iyengar also discusses the emotional, cognitive, and spiritual elements of yoga in an easy-to-understand way. The “Iyengar method,” a style of yoga in which practitioners move through precise postures in a developmentally-sequenced and disciplined fashion, is based on the guidance in this book.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (BOOK)
Why I like it: This book, required for my yoga teacher training, offers a comprehensive philosophical deep dive into yoga as well as a ethical framework for yogis to explore. Patanjali is an ancient Indian scholar known for his scrupulous work compiling the various theories and practices of yoga in a written format, marking a shift from the oral tradition and ultimately benefitting us modern-day practitioners. This is a foundational text for understanding yoga— there are many different translated editions.
Virtual Resources
Yoga Medicine Podcast, hosted by Tiffany Cruikshank L.Ac, MAOM (Founder of Yoga Medicine)
Why I like it: The host is articulate and well-informed about the anatomical, emotional, and social elements of yoga practice and brings a diverse range of experts on the show to do episode-long deep-dives into a variety of topics ranging from fascial networks to trauma-informed approaches. Students and teachers alike can sort through a variety of episodes to find one that suits their interests.
Yoga4Seniors Website, Readings, Podcasts, & Trainings
Why I like it: Yoga offers older adults an impressive array of therapeutic health benefits, especially when tailored for their needs, however there are few and far between resources for this population. Carol Krucoff and Kimberley Carson are both yoga practitioners and academics who specialize in teaching, and teaching the teachers of, older adults. Their collective resources are useful to peruse whether you are an older adult interested in or currently practicing yoga, or a teacher looking to work with this population.
Yoga for Seniors podcast episode with Yogaland & Carol Krucoff
