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Reading list
Living with the Himalayan Masters
by Swami Rama
This is a very popular book, informative and fun to read.
It explains our tradition and gives insight into the lives
and accomplishments of its masters.

Meditation and its Practice
by Swami Rama

The Path of Fire and Light Volume 1
by Swami Rama

The Path of Fire and Light Volume 2
by Swami Rama

The Power of Mantra & the Mystery of Initiation
by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait 

Tantra Unveiled
by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait PH.D.

The Royal Path Practical Lessons in yoga
by Swami Rama

Yoga Mastering the Basics
by Sandra Anderson & Rolf Sovik Psy D. 

From Death to Birth
by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait PH.D.
About Reincarnation and Karma.

The Secret of the Yoga Sutra: Samadhi Pada
by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait PH.D.
One of the few good translations and explanations of the Yoga Sutra.
This is a very important book. Be sure to read appendix C at the
end. It gives a simple English language explanation of the Yoga Sutra
and the point and purpose of yoga. An extraordinary accomplishment.


The Practice of the Yoga Sutra: Sadhana Pada
by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait PH.D.
The second book in a series. The first book, Samadhi Pada
explains the nine obstacles.  Sadhanda Pada
explains how to overcome them.



Vishoka Meditation
The yoga of inner radiance
by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait PH.D.
A precise set of meditative techniques
to unite mind and breath and turn
them inward.


Marma Points of Ayurveda
by Vasant Lad, Anisha Durve
Energy Pathways for healing body, mind, consciousness.
Compares Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture with Ayurveda.

The Root of Chinese Qigong
by DR.Jwing-Ming Yang
Secrets for health, longevity and enlightenment.
Traditional Chinese Medicine, shows energy channels,
acupuncture points. Entry point into a series of books.

Ayurveda The Science of Self Healing
by Dr. Vasant Lad
An introduction to Ayurveda, sister science of yoga.
History and Philosophy, Basic Princples, Diagonostic
Techniques, Treatment, Diet, Medicinal Usage of Kitchen
Herbs and Spices, First Aid, Food Antidotes.
Entry point into a series of books.

Ayurveda The Art of Being
by Pan Nalin
An introduction to Ayurveda on DVD
This is currently available on Netflix

Effortless Healing
by Dr. Joseph Mercola
Diet, productive exercises, and healing resources.
Simple, easy to follow. Explains which common
foods are virtually poison for most people.

Instant Emotional Healing
by Peter Lambrou Ph.D and G.George Pratt Ph.D
Some serious emotional problems and phobias are just stuck
energy patterns in the body. At times, these can be broken
up using simple acupressure techniques.

None of these texts is suggested as a substitute
for taking actual classes. Those living outside
the Olean area should consider visiting a
Himalayan Institute center near you.

We do not sell these books at the YogaCenter
The selections listed above are about real yoga
and may be obtained from:

The Himalayan Institute
or
Amazon

Yoga International Magazine
now available on line.
Many videos, classes, free features.

Himalian Institute Wisdom Library.
30 day free trial
Wisdom Library

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