Recommended by Me

• Accessible Yoga—educational information and practices focused on making yoga accessible to everyone

• Anita Goa—yoga focused on wellbeing, especially for women in midlife

• Baxter Bell Yoga—vinyasa "mini" practices and other short tutorials with emphasis on yoga for healthy aging

• Bernie Clark—deep dive into yin yoga with expert instructional videos

• Black Yogi Nico Marie—gentle flows, yin yoga, and a variety of practices <30 minutes

• Body Positive Yoga—videos and tips for practicing yoga for all bodies

• Dianne Bondy Yoga—accessible yoga practices, with emphasis on prop use and chair practices

• DoYogaWithMe—practices and tutorials more from fundamental to more in-depth with a variety of instructors

• Ekhart Yoga—brief yoga stretches to in depth tutorials to guided meditations to full class routines

• Jennifer Kreatsoulus, Yoga for Eating Disorders—mindful yoga practices focused on self-acceptance and self-empowerment

• Kate Vantucci Yoga—a variety of fun routines from a local Rochester-area instructor

• Melissa West Yoga—mind-body approach from a yoga therapist, with focus on long, slow yin and restorative routines

• SarahBeth Yoga—routines in various lengths and styles including beginners, yin, and restorative

• The Hub from Mind Body Solutions—adaptive yoga classes for persons with disabilities

• Yin Yoga with Matt—down-to-earth yin practices with an instructor who is a veteran

• YogaJP—geared towards seniors, with playlists that include chair yoga, wheelchair yoga, chair yoga/chair dance, senior yoga, and yoga therapy

• Yoga with Kassandra—beginners classes, a 30-day meditation challenge, many yin yoga classes

• Yoga with Olga—viniyoga-based practices designed to be therapeutic for the body and the mind

• Yoga with Shaunneka—features mainly yin yoga practices

• Yoga with Tim—likeable low-key personality; great mobility work plus excellent alignment cues

• The Yoga Ranger Studio—great source for Yin yoga and other gentle practices

• Yogea Yoga—fun and interesting variations on yoga asana called "innovasana"

I also use YouTube for Pilates, stretch, cardio, kickboxing, and kettlebell routines, so if you want recommendations in those areas, just ask.

Appropriate for Beginning/New Yogis

• Barbara Benagh—AM-PM Yoga for Beginners; Yoga for Stress Relief

• Elena Brower—Element AM & PM Yoga for Beginners

• Hala Khouri—Yoga for Stress Reduction

• Jillian Pransky—Calm Body Clear Mind

• Mimi Solaire—Deep Stretch Yin Yoga

More Experienced Levels

• Eoin Finn—Blissology

• Tilak Pyle—Yoga: Altar of the Heart

• Rodney Yee—AM Yoga for Your Week; Yoga Conditioning for Athletes

I have tried many, MANY other yoga DVDs, so if you have questions, just ask. You can also follow me as Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.com.

Adele, D. (2009).  The Yamas and the Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice. An excellent book for anyone wanting to explore these two essential components of yoga's 8-limb philosophy in greater depth.

Austin, M. (2003). Cool Yoga Tricks. A wealth of strategies for modifying yoga postures.

Bell, B. & Zolotow, N. (2017). Yoga for Health Aging. An excellent, accessible guide that focuses on yoga as a tool for lifelong well-being. 

Blair, N. (2017). Brightening Our Inner Skies: Yin and Yoga. Wonderful book on Yin yoga that offers excellent posture breakdowns and modifications applicable to other practices as well.

Boorstein, N. (1997). It's Easier Than You Think.  A classic, simple, accessible introduction to Buddhist teachings.

Bondy, D. (2019). Yoga for Everyone: 50 Poses for Every Type of Body.  A larger-body yoga instructor teaches yoga postures that are accessible to all; accompanied by amazing full-color photo illustrations.

Harris, D (2019, Revised Edition). Ten Percent Happier.  A TV anchor and self-proclaimed skeptic reviews how his discovery of meditation made his life 10% better.

Kaminoff, L. (2011, 2nd Ed.). Yoga Anatomy. One of the most comprehensive, readable guides detailing the actions of the body in yoga asana.

Hanh, T.N. (2015). How to Relax.  A simple (but not simplistic) little guide by the Zen master on how to be more mindful through practices such as resting and breathing.

Hanson, R. (2011). Just One Thing. Everyday practices founded in both positive psychology and Buddhism to improve overall well-being and move towards a happier life.

Heyman, J. (2019). Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body. Focuses on yoga traditions beyond asana (physical practices) and how to bring these practices to all, with the goal of liberation.

Krucoff, C. (2013). Yoga Sparks: 108 Easy Practices for Stress Relief in a Minute or Less. Nice little book of short yoga and meditation practices to incorporate throughout your day, whether at home, at work, or elsewhere.

Lasater, J. H. (2015, 2nd Ed.). Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life. Provides guidelines for taking the practice beyond the mat by incorporating yogic principles into daily life.

Lasater, J.H. (2003). 30 Essential Yoga Poses: For Beginning Students and Their Teachers. Another excellent book by Lasaster, this one guiding teachers and students alike in exploring yoga's most foundational postures.

McCall, T. (2007). Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing. Details the use of yoga as part of a holistic approach to health, addressing twenty specific conditions.

McGonigal, K. (2009). Yoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind & Heal Your Chronic Pain. Describes gentle yoga techniques appropriate for anyone, not just those with chronic pain.

Mesko, S. (1997, 2000, 2013). Healing Mudras: Yoga for Your Hands.  A guide to using hand gestures, or mudras, as part of a wellness practice.

Miller, J. (2014). The Roll Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility, and Live Better in Your Body. Yoga ballwork self-massage techniques from a renowned yoga therapist.

NurrieSterns, M., & NurrieSterns, R. (2010). Yoga for Anxiety: Meditations and Practices for Calming Body and Mind. Offers various exercises for enhancing general well-being; also provides specific instruction on breathing practices, yoga poses for calming, and meditation.

Rasheta, N. (2018). No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners.  This question and answer guide provides a non-secular guide to the main tenets of Buddhism.

Saltonstall, E. (2018). The Bodymind Ballwork Method: A Self-Directed Practice to Help You Move with Ease, Release Tension, and Relieve Chronic Pain. The use of therapy balls for self-massage and stretch; from an experienced instructor grounded in yoga therapy.

Stanley, J. (2017). Everybody Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Ge on the Mat, Love Your Body. A larger-bodied yoga instructor encourages body acceptance and emphasizes bringing yoga to all shapes sizes.

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Playlists Created by Me (with content from others)

• Mindfulness Resources on Spotify - a playlist I put together on Spotify featuring short (5-12 mins) practice resources; you can also view my Yoga Music Playlists

• Mindfulness Resources on YouTube - a playlist I put together on YouTube offering different types of mindfulness and basic meditation practices

Yoga Mats - Remember that yoga mat preference is a VERY personal choice; different people like different things.  Here are a few of my favorites:

• Manduka eko Lite - Manduka no longer makes my original eko Lite mat; mine was only 3mm; it finally started to wear out after about 12 years of very regular use. I purchsed the new 4mm eko Lite in Marbled Blue. I find these mats to be completely non-slip.

• Gaiam Premium Print Mat - This is a pretty mat (love the mandala design!) that is a bit thicker than I would prefer at 6mm. However, it is affordable and a very good general mat that is light enough to transport to the yoga studio (which is how I use mine).

• Kharma Khare Recycled Tire Mat - I love that this mat is made from recycled tires!  It's heavy, thick, and doesn't slip under my feet or my hands.

• Emerging Green Cork Mat - This is a large, thick, heavy mat that might be a nice option for home use; the guidelines also make it a good mat for beginners.

Yoga Socks - I have various pairs of these, but I like these toeless ones from Gaiam, as they allow my toes to touch the floor, giving me more direct contact.  I wear them for teaching, as I am moving around the room and not on my mat, but they would work for personal practice as well. 

Yoga Toes - These are an excellent product not only for treating a variety of foot conditions (like bunions), but also for helping to make your toes more "spready" for your yoga practice.

Pinky Balls - I highly recommend these inexpensive rubber balls for acupressure massage work (although you can also try tennis balls, dog balls, and sports balls).

Life's a Ball - This site is associated with Ellen Saltonstall, teacher of the Bodymind Ballwork method, and it features massage balls in many, many different shapes and sizes.

Essential Oil Diffuser - I recently to this new diffuser and I love it!  It has various settings, including an automatic off feature.

Essential Oil Set - This is a great set of quality oils at an affordable price.  I love the wonderful scents, about half of which are more uplifting, half more relaxing.

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