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I would suggest you to read yog sutra by swami vivekananda. You will get all the philosphical learning from it. You can also read Bhagwat Gita to understand Karm yog. Autobiography of a yogi by Autobiography of a Yogi is an autobiography of Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda narrates the...
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I would suggest you to read yog sutra by swami vivekananda. You will get all the philosphical learning from it. 

You can also read Bhagwat Gita to understand Karm yog. 

Autobiography of a yogi by Autobiography of a Yogi is an autobiography of Paramahansa Yogananda  Paramahansa Yogananda narrates the inspiring chronicle of his life – the experiences of his remarkable childhood, encounters with many saints and sages during his youthful search throughout India for an illumined teacher, ten years of training in the ashram of his God-realized Guru, and of the many years that he lived and taught as spiritual preceptor to truth- seekers all over the world. 

If you are focousing on Body anatomy by Amy methews and Leslie Kaminoff This book provides a deep understanding of the structures and principles underlying common movements in yoga and offers an inside look into each pose.

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My recommendations for people interested in learning more about yoga : "The Bhagavad Gita" is a Hindu scripture that is often studied in the context of yoga. It is a dialogue between the warrior Arjuna and the god Krishna, and it covers a wide range of philosophical and spiritual topics. "Light...
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My recommendations for people interested in learning more about yoga :

  1. "The Bhagavad Gita" is a Hindu scripture that is often studied in the context of yoga. It is a dialogue between the warrior Arjuna and the god Krishna, and it covers a wide range of philosophical and spiritual topics.

  2. "Light on Yoga" by B.K.S. Iyengar is a comprehensive guide to the practice of yoga. It covers the history and philosophy of yoga, as well as detailed instructions on how to perform various yoga poses.

  3. "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" is a collection of 196 aphorisms (sutras) that form the basis of the philosophy of yoga. It covers topics such as the nature of consciousness, the practice of meditation, and the path to enlightenment.

  4. "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda is a spiritual classic that tells the story of the author's journey to enlightenment through yoga and meditation.

  5. "Yoga for Wellness" by Gary Kraftsow is a more modern book that focuses on the health benefits of yoga. It covers how to use yoga as a tool for healing and stress management.

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"Yogic therapy" written by Shivananda Saraswati.
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