Yoga, Spirituality — Books, References, Links
I was lost when I started on the spiritual path a few years ago. I didn’t know where to start. It wasn’t the lack of resources. The problem was too many resources. How to separate the wheat from the chaff? Over the years, I learned to do precisely that. I have shared the links to audio classes, YouTube channels, and books by the Gurus I have learned from and books that have influenced me deeply at various stages of my journey.
Enjoy learning!
The Bhagavad Gita
Audio classes:
Swami Paramarthananda:
https://www.vedantahub.org/swami-paramarthananda/
Classes by Swami Tadatmananda:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2lsu6ZaKUo&list=PLeP4eulMEXiOC8DjxjFc2Vt1yEtD8IAbl
Classes by Swami Sarvapriyananda:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Kt7Db9MxA&list=PL2imXor63HtS4ewIKryBL4ZVeiaH8Ij4R
Classes in Tamil by Swami Guruparananda:
https://www.poornalayam.org/classes-recorded/bhagavad-gita/
Books:
The Bhagavad Gita by Eknatha Easwaran:
The Holy Geeta by Swami Chinmayananda
Yoga Sutras
Audio classes:
In Tamil by Swami Guruparananda
https://www.poornalayam.org/classes-recorded/vedantic-texts/yoga-sutra/
Books:
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satchidananda
Yoga Sutras By Dr. Edwin Bryant
An in-depth look at Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras through the study of various commentaries over the centuries. Heavily researched and masterfully written by Yoga practitioner and Indologist Dr. Edwin Bryant.
Meditation
Online:
Inner Journey by Swami Tadatmananda:
The above content is also available as a book—one of the best books on meditation. Swamiji combines the teachings of the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Yoga Sutras to provide a comprehensive, inclusive look at the topic.
Meditation by Swami Tadatmananda:
Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka
Spirituality
YouTube & Links
Swami Sarvapriyananda — Vedanta Society of NYC
Swami Tadatmananda
Swami Paramarthananda
https://www.vedantahub.org/swami-paramarthananda/
Swami Guruparananda
Books
A Search In Secret India
Brahmavidya Abhyasa: A Sure way to Inner Self by Swami Bhoomananda
Power of Now by Eckart Tolle
The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
Living Untethered by Michael Singer
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by The Dalai Lama
Apprenticed to a Himalayan Master, A Yogi’s autobiography. By Sri M