Yoga Book Club: Recommendations for Ayurveda, Yoga and Anatomy Reading for Students and Teachers

Book recommendations! I'm always being asked what I'm reading or what I'd recommend on particular topics, so I plucked three well-loved books off my shelves on Ayurveda, Yoga and Anatomy and tell you what's great about them, including some of my favourite passages and information.The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook by Kate O'DonnellWhile it may seem unusual to recommend a cookbook for reading, Kate's book is a cookbooknot a recipe book. She fronts the recipes with a wonderful and thorough section on some of the theories and concepts behind Ayurveda cooking and digestion.21st Century Yoga: Culture, Politics and Practice, edited by Carol Horton & Roseanne HarveyThis collection of essays is essential reading to the socially minded yogi. I always recommend it to yoga teacher training grads who are looking for some of the cultural issues pertinent to the evolution of yoga. Published in 2012, it's still a relevant read even if some things have happily evolved with the conversation, and many things have not. A great way to get into the minds of some smart yogis you may not have heard of yet, and original writing from those you have.The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health and Disease, by Daniel E. LiebermanA history of how humans arrived at being human from being apes, which we learn was not a foregone conclusion! A fascinating journey through how and why we evolved into what we are, what we lost as we gained a long the way, and the impact that culture (not just modern culture!) has had on us. This book has been so useful in my teaching and understanding of anatomy.For more information on Kathryn's work, where to find her, and more podcasts, visit www.intelligentedge.yogaFor online practices, including accessible yoga classes from retreat and specifically recorded for patrons, visit www.patreon.com/intelligentedgeyoga