The teachings of Classical Yoga tell us that the whole of yoga's wisdom resides within us. These teachings prescribe consistent practice over an extended period of time as the most reliable way to reveal, recall what is within. But practice without access to a teacher or to the ancient wisdom teachings of yoga can be unfocused and more challenging than necessary.

Below are a few of our favorite translations/commentaries on the wisdom teachings of yoga. Enjoy!

• Yoga Sutras (The Teachings of Classical Yoga)
• Bhagavad Gita (The Song of God)
• The Upanishad (Philosophical Foundations of Yoga)
• Sanskrit (The Language of Yoga)
• Yoga Postures (Asana)
• Breath and Energy Work (Pranayama)
• Meditation and Relaxation
• Ayurveda (The Science of Life)

The Yoga Sutra(s) of Patanjali

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: A New Edition, Translation, and Commentary - Edwin F. Bryant

How to Know God: The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali - Christopher Isherwood

The Yoga Sutras: An Essential Guide to the Heart of Yoga Philosophy - Nicolai Bachman

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: With Great Respect and Love - Mukunda Stiles

Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali - Swami Hariharananda Aranya

The Bhagavad Gita

Bhagavad Gita: The Beloved Lord's Secret Love Song - Graham M. Schweig

The Bhagavad Gita - Eknath Easwaran

Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation - Stephen Mitchell

Paths to God: Living the Bhagavad Gita - Ram Dass

Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad-Gita – Swami Rama

The End of Sorrow: The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living - Eknath Easwaran

The Upanishad

The Upanishad - Eknath Easwaran

The Pursuit of Power and Freedom: Katha Upanishad - Pandit Rajmani Tigunait

The Principal Upanishad - Alan Jacobs & David Frawley

Sanskrit: Sacred Language of Yoga

The Language of Yoga [Hardcover & Audio CD] - Nicolai Bachman

Practice of Asana (Postures)

Yoga: Mastering the Basics - Sandra Anderson & Rolf Sovik

The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice - T. K. V. Desikachar

Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind: A Guide to Personal Reintegration - A.G. Mohan

 

Pranayama (Practices for Breath and Energy)

The Yoga of Breath: A Step-by-Step Guide to Pranayama - Richard Rosen

Science of Breath: A Practical Guide – Rudolf Ballentine

Yoga Breathing [Audio CD] - Richard Freeman

Meditation and Relaxation

Moving Inward: The Journey to Meditation - Rolf Sovik

Yoga Nidra: The Meditative Heart of Yoga - Richard Miller

Passage Meditation: Bringing the Deep Wisdom of the Heart into Daily Life - Eknath Easwaran

Meditation and Its Practice – Swami Rama

Vedantic Meditation: Lighting the Flame of Awareness – David Frawley

Ayurveda and Wellness

Yoga and Ayurveda - David Frawley

Yoga Therapy: A Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Yoga and Ayurveda for Health and Fitness - A.G. Mohan

Ayurveda: The Science of Self-healing - A Practical Guide - Vasant Lad

Ayurvedic Healing: A Comprehensive Guide - David Frawley