Here are some of the key texts which have shaped Queer Yoga.
Thank you to all these writers for sharing their wisdom and inspiring me to write my own book!
Be sure to buy these yoga texts from independent bookshops when possible.
If you’re looking for video recordings from Queer Yoga, head to my YouTube section:
Yoga books by LGBTQIA+ authors
Queer Dharma
J. Ballard
Accessible Yoga
J. Heyman
Yoga Revolution
J. Heyman
Every Body Yoga
J. Stanley
Yoke
J. Stanley
Queer books related to mental health
The Book of Non-binary Joy
The tagline is ‘Embracing the power of YOU’ and reading this book feels like getting a big hug from author Ben Pechey. Topics range from mental health and self-expression, to understanding your past and allyship privilege. This is a useful read for allies as well as people who identify as non-binary.
The Trans Guide to Mental Health and Well-being
The author Katy Lees is a non-binary person-centred therapist and writer who runs their own private psychotherapy practice. The book includes practical advice and strategies as well as drawing on lived experiences.
The Queer Mental Health Workbook
Dr Brendan J Dunlop offers lots of practical worksheets in this book, exploring topics such as anxiety, low self-esteem, shame, trauma, substance misuse, and sleep issues.
The Queer & Transgender Resilience Workbook
This workbook by Anneliese Singh guides the reader through a range of journal prompts with space to make notes in the book. Topics include ‘knowing your self-worth’, ‘standing up for yourself’, and ‘affirming and enjoying your body’.
Begin by moving and exploring, reconnecting to your body […] Notice how your body likes to move.
Jivana Heyman
p37 Accessible Yoga
Yoga is not about physical appearance. It’s about self-discovery – it’s about realigning with your true self.
Jessamyn Stanley
p71 Every Body Yoga
Noticing where and how your body is can help you feel more grounded in yourself.
Katy Lees
p104 The Trans Guide to
Mental Health and
Well-being
Other Inspiring Books about Yoga
Yoga Through the Year
J. Shipway
Embrace Yoga’s Roots
S. Barkataki
Ignite Your Yoga
S. Barkataki
The Breathing Book
D. Farhi
Awakening the Spine
V. Scaravelli
Useful Links
The Underbelly
Online yoga studio led by Jessamyn Stanley
Accessible Yoga School
Courses, workshops, and mentoring led by Jivana Heyman
Allihopa Yoga
Adaptive and accessible yoga classes and courses led by Rodrigo Souza
All Bodies Welcome Yoga
Weekly live classes via Zoom called ‘Somatic Softies’ led by Emily Anderson
Yoke Yoga
Online yoga studio led by Susanna Barkataki
Movement is the song of the body […]We sing when we are happy and the body goes with it likes waves in the sea.
Vanda Scaravelli
p26 Awakening the Spine
The fundamental nature of the breath is that, like life, it is constantly changing.
Donna Farhi
p12 The Breathing Book
Gratitude is not a pushing away or an ignoring of pain, but is rather holding a balance, seeing the ten thousand joys and ten thousand sorrows.
Jacoby Ballard
p85 A Queer Dharma
Pre-order your copy of Queer Yoga.
My first book is due April 2026 and it would make a huge difference if you’re able to pre-order – thank you!
