The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana

The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana (this version is the English translation by Sir Richard Burton) is the classic Indian on manual on living and lovemaking as an art, spiritual activity and Dharma. In consists of 1250 verses, distributed in 36 chapters, which are further organized into 7 parts. “So long as lips shall kiss, and [...]

Karma Yoga by Swami Vivekananda

Karma Yoga is a free ebook based on lectures the Swami Vivekananda delivered in America in  December, 1895 and January, 1896. Generally the Swami held two classes daily- morning and evening.  Although the Swami delivered many lectures and held numerous classes in the two years and five months he had been in America, these lectures [...]

Bhakti Yoga by Swami Vivekananda

Bhakti Yoga by Swami Vivekananda is an introduction to Bhakti Yoga. From the foreword: “Bhakti Yogais a real, genuine search after the Lord, a search beginning, continuing, and ending in Love. One single moment of the madness of extreme love to God brings us eternal freedom. “Bhakti,” says Nârada in his explanation of the Bhakti-aphorisms, [...]

Kundalini Tantra by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Kundalini Tantra by Swami Satyananda Saraswati is an extensive introduction to both yoga and tantra. Kundalini yoga is a part of the tantric tradition. From the foreword: “Even though you may have already been introduced to yoga, it is necessary to know something about tantra also. Since ancient times, the wise men have realized that [...]

Raja Yoga by Swami Vivekananda

Raja Yoga is also know as “Classical Yoga” og “Royal Union Yoga. The foremost concern is the discipline of the mind, the postures, asanas, are the carriage. This book “Raja Yoga or Conquering the Internal nature” goes into details about breathing techniques, concentration and themes like non-attachment. From the foreword: “The goal is to manifest [...]

Hatha Yoga Pradipika – a guide to Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Yoga Swami Svatmarama with foreword by B K S Iyengar and commentary by Hans Ulrich Rieker is a fundamental book on the theories behind Hatha Yoga. You will find only a few positions here. From the foreword by B K S Iyengar: “Hatha yoga, or hatha vidya (the science of hatha [...]

Yoga: Amrita Gita by Sri Swami Sivananda

This short book by – Amrita Gita by Sri Swami Sivananda – describes the different types of yoga and how they are practised:  Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga, Japa Yoga, Nada Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Adhyatma Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Mantra Yoga. Published by The Divine Life Society. Download Amrita Gita here: Amrita [...]

Advanced Course in Yoga Philosophy

‘Advanced Course in Yoga Philosophy and Oriental Occulism’ by Yogi Ramacharaka was first published in English in 1904 by the Yogi Publication Society Chicago, Illinois. It deals with the inner yoga as a spiritual path more than the physical exercises.  Please keep in mind that this book might be fake, since there is no other [...]

Bhagavad Gita – three modern translations

Bhagavad Gita. Three English versions of the Bhagavad Gita, the greatest devotional book of Hinduism. It has long been recognized as one of the world’s most important spiritual classics and a Hindu guide to all on the path of Truth. The Bhagavad Gita is sometimes known as the Song of the Lord or the Gospel [...]

The science of Yoga

In this basic literature of Yoga, the Yoga-Sutras of Patanjali stand out as the most authoritative and useful book. In its 196 Sutras the author has condensed the essential philosophy and technique of Yoga in a manner which is a marvel of condensed and systematic exposition. Author Dr. Taimni is professor of chemistry and physics [...]