8 Must-Have Books on Yoga Poses

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There are numerous yoga books on poses that provide in-depth instruction. This slideshow provides just a few examples of some of the more helpful books on yoga. If you are interested in purchasing one of the books, simply click on the image to be taken to the Amazon.com Web site. For example, "Hatha Yoga Illustrated" features 77 standard Hatha Yoga poses. More than 600 illustrations guide you through each position of the asana so you can achieve proper form.

You'll find more than 150 photographs of poses from various styles of yoga, plus an analysis of the styles, in this helpful book.

This is a wonderful yoga book on poses that beginners can use. It introduces some basic yoga postures, pranayama, and mantras for daily practice.

This book offers an intriguing view of the body in yoga motion. You'll review 55 poses not only externally, but internally, with detailed photos of the muscles and bones involved.

Beginners and intermediate practitioners will appreciate the posture modifications found in this comprehensive book. Poses are displayed through more than 650 photos and detailed instruction.

Many of today's yogis and yoginis learned about yoga through this classic manual. On the market since 1960, the publishers have given it a new look while still communicating the traditional philosophy and practice of yoga.

Don't let vacation or business travel keep you from daily practice. This handy set lets you choose individual poses or entire sequences.

There are actually thousands of yoga poses. Yogi Dharma Mittra selected hundreds of his favorites, and a photographer captured him in various postures for this intriguing black and white collection.