What I Was Reading And Listening To in 2021: For Yoga And Movement Teachers And The Spiritually Curious
When I am looking for inspiration for teaching soulful, creative classes, I also look to the experiences of others for knowledge and inspiration. When we draw on collective experiences for inspiration we grow together.
Curiosity is essential to our growth and inspiration as teachers and humans!
Read on and dig into this list of yoga books, podcasts, fiction for fun, and poetry that will keep your brain active and your creative juices flowing!
Here are my current top choices for teaching and learning about yoga and movement (some old and some new)
Skill in Action - Radicalizing your Yoga Practice to Create a Just World. By Michelle Cassandra Johnson
So You Want to talk About Race by Ijeoma Olou
Somatics: Reawakening the Mind’s Control of Movement Flexibility and Health by Thomas Hanna
The Mirror of Yoga:Awakening the Intelligence of Body and Mind by Richard Freeman
A Guide to Better Movement by Todd Hargrove, CR,CFP
Bringing Yoga to Life by Donna Farhi
Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown (anything by Brene Brown)
Current favorite books of poetry and inspiration:
Prayers of Honoring Voice by Pixie Lighthorse
Inward by Yung Pueblo
Go In and In: Poems from the Heart of Yoga by Donna Faulds
Current favorites for mindfulness and meditation:
True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart by Tara Brach, Ph.D.
Radical Acceptance: Embracing your life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach, PhD
A Path with Heart by Jack Kornfield
Other fiction and non-fiction favorites ❤️
Circe by Madeline Miller
Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton
UnTamed by Glennon Doyle
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Poser by Claire Dederer
Podcasts:
On Being with Krista Tippett
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
The Mentor Sessions with Francesca Cervero
What’s on your list of favorites?