Established Yoga classes provide sticky mats as well as straps, blocks and bolsters that are used with some poses. So far, my favorite online source for such items is the Gaiam catalog , but these items are often for sale at a Yoga center. Books, Magazines, Videos Ever the reader, I have subscribed to a magazine produced in Berkeley, CA called Yoga Journal . Each new issue has had answers to several of my burning questions. One focused on Yoga for chronic back pain, another on meditating.
Every issue describes one basic and one advanced pose in detail.
Besides its fascinating content, this magazine is very professionally produced and photographed. Their web site is also an excellent resource for books, videos and back issues of the magazine. To find out exactly what I'm supposed to do and feel with each Ashtanga pose, I bought the book Power Yoga by Beryl Bender Birch. Except for the first chapter, it was way beyond my capabilities early on, but as I continue to practice at the gym and at home, the back chapters now seem more attainable. Distributed by Livingarts .