Kit by: Alex L.
Conscious Yogi

This kit is for those who want to begin to learn and practice yoga and mediation; for those who have already started, but are still cultivating the basic steps and understandings; and for those who are familiar with yoga and mindfulness, but feel they want to augment their understanding of the field, its benefits, and how to incorporate mindfulness training into everyday life.

Books You Should Read If You Want To Learn Yoga & Meditation

Breathe. Stretch. Be Present.

“The Oxygen Advantage: The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques for a Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter You”
By: Patrick McKeown

Available on Amazon

A Conscious Alternative

This book was formative in allowing me to understand how one can and should breathe when practicing yoga. Breathing is a foundational exercise in yoga – if you don’t have the technique down, it could very well hurt your progress in yoga. I also recommend carrying these practices outside the yoga studio and into your everyday life.

“Yoga: The 30 Greatest Yoga Poses For Beginners (Best Yoga Poses for Weight Loss, Stress Relief, Focus, Anxiety Relief, and Self Esteem)”
By: Mark Thomas

Available on Amazon

A Conscious Alternative

When beginning my journey into yoga, I found many books and websites that offered helpful information on how to pose and described the steps that had to be taken to reach a proper pose. But this book was and still is one of my favorites. It’s simple, clear and guides you through the steps.

“The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation”
By: Thich Nhat Hanh

Available on Amazon

A Conscious Alternative

Thich Nhat Hanh is a Zen Buddhist monk. He has reach the level of Zen Master in the field of Buddhism and the practice of mindfulness. I recommend all his books. You can consider this work a guide to mindfulness and a training manual for how to be present in everything from walking to the store, to being with friends and family. Always be present.

“Yoga and the Pursuit of Happiness: A Guide to Finding Joy in Unexpected Places”
By: Sam Chase

Available on Amazon

A Conscious Alternative

This work combines a helpful review of the history of yoga, the various philosophies surrounding the lifestyle, and provides an understanding of how yoga and meditation benefit the body and mind on a physiological, psychological and neurological level. Much of Chase’s words echo that in order to cultivate happiness, one must breathe and be present; be in the “now”.