books +

all of the books below are ones I’ve read and have returned to over and over throughout my practice. these are often the titles i recommend when friends and students ask for deeper learning.

  • The Greatness of Saturn by Dr. Robert Svoboda

    Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India by Hart de Fouw & Dr. Robert Svoboda

  • Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing by Dr. Vasant Lad

    Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution by Dr. Robert Svoboda

    The Path of Practice by Bri. Maya Tiwari

    The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies by Dr. Vasant Lad

    Yoga & Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization by Dr. David Frawley

  • The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

    The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starharwk

    Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

    1Q84 by Haruki Murakami

    Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac

  • The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine by Dr. Frawley

  • The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo

    Siddartha by Hermann Hesse

    The Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda

    Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

  • A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life by Jack Kornfield

    Journey of Awakening A Meditator’s Guidebook by Ram Dass

    Be Here Now by Ram Dass

    Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection by Sharon Salzberg

  • What to Eat for How You Feel by Divya Alter

    The Healing Slow Cooker by Jennifer Iserloh

    Healing with Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford

    Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon

    How Not To Die by Michael Gregor

  • David Whyte

    Hafiz

    Mary Oliver

    Rainer Maria Rilke

    Rumi

  • Care of the Soul by Thomas Moore

    The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

    Rising Strong by Brené Brown

    Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears by Pema Chödron

    Feeding Your Demons by Tsultrim Allione

    The Book Of Joy by the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams

  • Love and Rage by Lama Rod Owens

    White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo 

    Talk to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell

  • The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck by Kim Kranz

    The Wild Unknown Spirit Animal Deck by Kim Kranz

    The Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck by Kim Kranz

    Yantra Wisdom by Chanti Tacoronte-Perez

  • The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Vanderkolk

  • The Radiance Sutras by Lorin Roche

    The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele

    Eastern Body Western Mind Anodea Judith

    Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith

    Tending the Heart Fire: Living in Flow with the Pulse of Life by Shiva Rea

    Light on Yoga by B.K.S Iyengar

  • Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Nikola Estés

    Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life by Dr. Claudia Welch

    Ayurveda for Women by Dr. Robert Svoboda

    Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler