THE ASHAYA PATH TEACHER AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING ASHAYA AWAKENING

REQUIRED BOOKS:

Philosophy: Tantra : Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness, A Memoir, by Todd Norian Tantra Illuminated, by Christopher Wallis The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, by Edwin Bryant The Bhagavad Gita, trans. by Stephen Mitchell, Juan Mascaro, or Winthrop Sargeant

Anatomy/Kinesiology: Anatomy and Yoga, by Ellen Saltonstall Key Muscles of Yoga, by Ray Long ______

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:

Leadership: Dare to Lead, by Brene Brown The Infinite Game, by Simon Sinek Find Your Why, by Simon Sinek The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey

Self-Discovery: Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown Daring Greatly, by Brene Brown Rising Strong, by Brene Brown Braving the Wilderness, by Brene Brown Emotional Agility, by Susan David Owning Your Shadow, by Robert Johnson Dark Side of the Light Chasers, Debbie Ford Why Good People Do Bad Things, Debbie Ford

Antiracism: Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man, Emanuel Acho How To Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi White Fragility, by Robin DiAngelo

1 www.ashayayoga.com Copyright © 2021 by Todd Norian. All Rights Reserved. Philosophy: Awakening Shakti, by Sally Kempton Yoga Spandakarika, trans. by Daniel O’dier Yoga, Immortality, and Freedom, by Mircea Eliade The Triadic Heart of Shiva (Paratrishika -laghuvrtti), by Paul Muller-Ortega Pratyabhijnahrdayam, The Heart of Recognition, by Swami Shantananda Exquisite Love, by Bill Mahony The Presence of Siva, by Stella Kramrisch The Yoga Tradition, by Georg Feuerstein

Hatha Yoga: Introduction to Touch of Grace: Hands-On Adjustments, by Todd Norian , by B.K.S. : The Iyengar Way, by S. Mehta Relax and Renew, by Judith Lasater

Anatomy/Kinesiology: Trail Guide To the Body, by Andrew Biel YogaBody, by Judith Lasater Anatomy of Movement, by Blandine Calais-Germain

Pranayama: Light on , by BKS Iyengar Refining the Breath, by Doug Keller The Breathing Book, by Donna Farhi Breath: The New Science for a Lost Art, by David Nestor

Chakras: Wheels of Life, by Anodea Judith Eastern Body, Western Mind, by Anodea Judith Anatomy of the Spirit, by Carolyn Myss

Women’s Yoga: Yoga for Pregnancy, by Sandra Jordan The Woman’s Book of Yoga & Health, by Linda Sparrowe and Patricia Walden Yoga: A Gem for Women, by Yoga Mama: The Practitioner's Guide to Prenatal Yoga, by Linda Sparrowe Preparing for Birth and Yoga, by Susan Balaskas

Therapeutics: Introduction to Ashaya Yoga Therapy, by Todd Norian Yoga for Osteoporosis, by Loren Fishman and Ellen Saltonstall Yoga for Arthritis, by Loren Fishman and Ellen Saltonstall

Ethics: Yoga for a World Out of Balance: Teachings on Ethics and Social Action, by Michael Stone The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice, by Deborah Adele The Ethics of Caring, by Kylea Taylor and Jack Kornfield

2 www.ashayayoga.com Copyright © 2021 by Todd Norian. All Rights Reserved. Poetry: To Bless the Space Between Us, by John O’Donohue Go In and In, by Danna Faulds Prayers to the Infinite, by Danna Faulds Breath of Joy, by Danna Faulds Limitless, by Danna Faulds The Essential Rumi, by Coleman Barks A Thousand Mornings, by Mary Oliver Mary Oliver, Devotions The Gift, by Hafiz and Daniel Ladinsky

3 www.ashayayoga.com Copyright © 2021 by Todd Norian. All Rights Reserved.