Resources
Here is a compilation of teachers, books, articles, and videos that have helped me to grow on my journey.
Teachers
Karina Ayn Mirsky, MA, ERYT
Karina is a Yoga & Meditation Educator, Retreat and Seminar Leader, and Self-Development Coach. She specializes in training teachers and coaching cancer patients. Karina has been Jerry's teacher and mentor since 2006.
PANDIT RAJMANI TIGUNAIT, PhD.
Pandit Tigunait is the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. Lecturing and teaching worldwide for more than a quarter of a century, he is the author of fourteen books, including his recently-released The Secret of the Yoga Sutra.
Books
New to Yoga?
The Art of Joyful Living - Swami Rama
The Royal Path - Swami Rama
The Heart of Yoga - T.K.V. Desikachar
Extended Study
The Secret of the Yoga Sutra - Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
An Ordinary Life Transformed - Reverand Stephanie Rutt
Yoga for Wellness - Gary Kraftsow
Make a Difference & Make a Living Teaching Yoga - Karina Mirsky
Stories that Express the Teachings
Siddhartha - Hermann Hesse
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
Jonathan Livingston Seagull - Richard Bach
Western Psychology and Insight
Parts Work - Dr. Tom Holmes
Introduction to Internal Family Systems - Richard Schwartz
The Highly Sensitive Person - Elaine Aron
Articles
Written by Jerry Givens
"How Mindfulness Practices Can Benefit Lawyers"
"The Difference Between Caution & Fear"
"Don't Take It Personally: A Practice of Non-Violence"
Written by Others
"10 Types of Odd Friendships You're Probably Apart Of" - Tim Urban
"Beware of Tribal Shame" - Elizabeth Gilbert
Videos
Philosophy & Psychology
"Your Elusive Creative Genius" - Elizabeth Gilbert
"My Stroke of Insight" - Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
"The Anatomy of Trust" - Brene Brown
Yoga & Meditation
"Quick Tips for Finding Your Mediative Seat" - Karina Mirsky
Coaching & Therapy
Coaching:
Psychotherapy: