We're excited to introduce a new corner of the Ananda Hum shop: a collection of therapeutic reference books by Lois Steinberg, PhD — one of the most respected voices in Iyengar Yoga therapeutics.
Lois studied for decades directly with B.K.S. and Geeta Iyengar in Pune, India, and holds the Advanced Junior II certification, awarded personally by B.K.S. Iyengar. She's Director of Iyengar Yoga Champaign-Urbana, has coordinated international intensives with Geeta Iyengar, and has co-authored clinical research on Iyengar Yoga's effects on chronic low back pain. In short: these books come from decades of hands-on teaching and study, not theory.
We're launching with four titles, each built around hundreds of photographs and detailed asana modifications for a specific need:
Geeta S. Iyengar's Guide to a Woman's Yoga Practice, Volume 1
A 244-page spiral-bound guide built on Geeta Iyengar's teachings for practicing yoga through the phases of the menstrual cycle — sequences for normal, irregular, and problematic menses, pre- and post-menstrual practice, and a detailed case study. Written for students with some Iyengar background and for teachers.
Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics: The Lower Back
A focused booklet of asana variations specifically for lower back care — a practical reference for teachers and practitioners managing lower back pain.
Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics
A concise guide to classical asanas modified for respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular conditions, plus adaptations for practicing during pregnancy at intermediate and advanced levels.
Iyengar Yoga Asana Alternatives: Neck & Shoulders
An in-depth, 254-page guide with around 700 photographs, dedicated to relieving neck and shoulder pain — including pain linked to cervical misalignment — through precise asana modification.
These are reference-style texts, best suited to students with some Iyengar Yoga experience and to teachers looking to deepen how they support students with specific physical needs.
The full collection is available in the shop now — https://ananda-hum.com/collections/iyengar-yoga-books
Have questions about which book fits your practice? Reach out — we're happy to help you find the right one.
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