The Shiva Samhita

The foundational text of yoga philosophy in four books, with an interpretive commentary on each aphorism. Patanjali sets out the eight limbs and the path from concentration to samadhi in a few pages.

Patanjali

Vivekananda's lectures on Raja Yoga followed by his translation and commentary on Patanjali's aphorisms. The book that introduced classical yoga philosophy to English readers in 1896.

Swami Vivekananda

The fifteenth century manual that codified hatha yoga, presented with the original verses and an English translation. Covers asanas, pranayama, mudras, bandhas and the stages leading to samadhi.

Yogi Svatmarama

A study of meditation as the yogic tradition teaches it, from method and obstacles through self-knowledge and integration. The second half reads the Bhagavad Gita as a manual of yoga.

Swami Krishnananda

Guided commentaries for Raja Yoga meditation, written to be read slowly or listened to during practice. Works through soul consciousness and the qualities the practice is meant to draw out.

Brahma Kumaris