The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Health and Medicine defines yoga as “a 5,000-year-old practice originating from India that blends exercise and meditation”. Yoga uses breath control, which helps connect the mind, body and spirit. Types of yoga include Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and many more. During this uncertain time, you may wish to incorporate this healthful and healing practice into your own life. Luckily, the library offers a variety of resources to practice and learn at home. All you’ll need is your library card, a soft surface and a bit of space!
Instructional Videos:
- Ashtanga Yoga Introduction by Richard Freeman
- Easy Yoga by Selectmedia Entertainment
- Rodney Yee’s Yoga for Energy & Stress Relief Series
- Rodney Yee’s Yoga for your Week Series
- Yoga Inferno by Jillian Michaels
- Yoga Shakti by Shiva Rea
To learn more about the practice, checkout the following ebooks and audiobooks:
- Autobiography of a Yogi: Paramahansa Yogananda by Paramahansa Yogananda
- Healing Depression the Mind-Body Way by Nancy Liebler and Sandra Moss
- The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga by Deepak Chopra, MD. And David Simon, MD.
- Yoga for Women by Kaur Shakta Khalsa
- Yoga for a Healthy Mind and Body by Heidi Sormaz
Health Reference Center offers a variety of information on yoga, its benefits, and other wellness topics.
Calming music is a great way to relax and focus your mind. Checkout the following soundtracks to accompany your practice.
- Calming Nature Sounds with Music by Yella A. Deeken and Ian Brannan
- Calming Songbirds by Yella A. Deeken and Ian Brennan
- The Most Relaxing Piano Music in the World by Yella A. Deeken and Ian Brennan
