The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar
This book is a great primer for the Holistic Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya. It outlines all eight limbs of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra in a very accessible manner.
Health, Healing, & Beyond by T.K.V. Desikachar with R.H. Cravens
Yoga Journal hails this book as "A beautifully crafted tribute to the life and teachings of Krishnamacharya . . ."
Reflections on Yoga Sutra-s of Patanjali by T.K.V. Desikachar
This version of the Yoga Sutra-s with translation and commentary by T.K.V. Desikachar offers a practical view into the realm of Yoga philosophy. The text is most accessible if studied with an experienced teacher.
Patanjali Yoga Darsanam compiled by T.K.V. Desikachar
The book serves as a guide for those who wish to learn how to chant the Yoga Sutras.
The Viniyoga of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar with Kausthub Desikachar and Frans Moors
This book presents two of the most popular tools of yoga - Asana and Pranayama, and their applications based on varying requirements of an individual student.
Adi Sankara’s Yoga Taravali translation and commentary by T.K.V. Desikachar and Kausthub Desikachar
Through this poem Yoga Taravali, Adi Sankara poetically and metaphorically summarizes the highest teachings of yoga. A must for every yoga enthusiast, this text will provide deep insights into the teachings of yoga.
Nathamuni’s Yoga Rahasya translated by T.K.V. Desikachar
This is an important text on Yoga that was lost for many centuries. The revival of this text by T. Krishnamacharya, brings to life the great Yoga teachings of Nathamuni, a ninth-century Yogi and Vaisnavite saint. Important concepts presented in this text include - importance of Yoga for Women, Yoga practices to be done during pregnancy, adaptation of Yoga to suit individuals in different stages of life and Yoga as a key tool in therapy.
Vedic Chant Companion by T.K.V. Desikachar with Kausthub Desikachar
This book serves as a guide for students interested in Vedic chanting.
Mantra Mala by the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram
This book contains a careful selection of chants from various sections of the Veda-s, as taught by T. Krishnamacharya.
The Yoga of the Yogi by Kausthub Desikachar
The Yoga of The Yogi is a tribute to one of the greatest yogis of the modern era. Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, known to yoga students everywhere as a "master of masters." A must for any Yoga enthusiast.
Passing on a Tradition of Teaching: A Naturalistic Study of Yoga Therapy at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram by Jane W. Young, Ph.D.
This book will help the reader understand how KYM operates, through the eyes of a qualified scientific researcher. The purpose of this study is to identify and describe the processes of Yoga therapy as conducted by teachers at the KYM.
Hatha Yoga Pradipika of Svatmarama
This traditional text offers insights into the deeper aspects of Yoga. It is best to study this text with a qualified teacher.
