Yoga

Allexperts Yoga Q&A - People with varying amounts of yoga experience offer to answer questions about yoga.

American Yoga Association - Not-for-profit educational organization. Site includes information on the philosophy and techniques of yoga, classes, books and tapes for sale.

Ananda's Site - Thoughts on various aspects and branches of yoga, brief biographies of several spiritual leaders.

Beliefnet: Yoga - Essays and articles about yoga.

Eight Lectures on Yoga by Aleister Crowley - Transcripts of eight one-hour lectures on the subject of Yoga, including theories, practices, and his experiences. Consists of two sections: Yoga for Yahoos and Yoga for Yellowbellies.

Focal Point Yoga - Yoga instructor provides information on yoga philosophy, styles, practices and life styles, practical advice on choosing a yoga teacher. Also provides Massachusetts class schedules, merchandise for sale, links to other sites.

Holisticonline: Yoga Infocenter - Information about yoga in an easy to understand format with recommendations for beginning practice.

Introduction to Yoga - Overview of the history, origins, benefits and practice of Yoga. From the IndiaExpress newspaper.

One Stop Yoga Limited - UK Yoga resource offers advice on various yoga styles, UK events and teacher database and online ordering for yoga props.

The Seven Bodies - The seven levels of consciousness are described.

So You Wanna Learn the Basics of Yoga - General information about the types of Yoga and the author's opinion on what Yoga is.

Suite101: Yoga - Articles, links and discussion.

Wellness for Body and Soul - Extensive reference site focuses on yoga philosophy (primarily Kriya), masters and practices. Also offers free yoga software, teacher directory, links to a wide range of resources, books and videos for sale.

A World of Yoga - Site by Ramakrishna Ananda (Graham Ledgerwood) provides overviews to many aspects of Yoga and its practice.

Yoga Anand Ashram Online - Though some parts are unfinished, the site includes much information on Yoga philosophy, and the practice and benefits of postures, meditation and breathing.

Yoga and Meditation - Theory and practice of classic yoga: asanas, pranayama, meditation and Yogasutras of Patanjali.

Yoga Directory - A large yoga resource site with links to teachers, centers, organizations, books, music, therapists, health products, retreats, vacations, personals, and traditions.

Yoga Movement - An exploration of yoga and related subjects such as breathing and meditation.

Yoga Research and Education Center (YREC) - Reference includes many articles on the practice, history and philosophy of yoga, links to related sites.

The Yoga Site - Online yoga resource center featuring a free teacher directory, posture information, Yoga therapy report, style guide, facts, retreats, books and links.

Yoga Supersite on Holisticonline.com - Yoga reference covers branches and philosophy, health benefits, practices, beginner's guide.

The Yoga Vasistha - Excerpts from Swami Venkatesananda's translation of Vasistha's Yoga.

Yogabasics.com - Introduction to Yoga history and practice (asanas and pranayama), downloadable music, teacher finder, products for sale.

yoganation.com - Yoga resource provides general advice, brief articles, invites reader feedback.

Yoga Mats

Mats Mats Mats - Yoga mats, straps, bags and blocks.

YogaPro - Yoga equipment, yoga mats, toe stretchers and traditional yoga props.

Life Positive - Offers alternative natural health and spirituality related products. These products range from aromatic candles, Ayurvedic incense packs and health products, to yoga CDs, yoga mats, meditation music and CDs.

Buy Mats - Offering a wide array of mats from exercise treadmill and bike mats to yoga mats and playmats.

Meditation Cushions - Hand-made meditation cushions, benches and yoga mats since 1976.

The Yoga Shop - Sells yoga mats, books, audios, videos and other related items, and also contains details of teachers, courses and holidays.

BigHeart Yoga Mat Carriers - Specialized backpacks for carrying yoga mats.

Scents of Earth - Proprietors of fine aromatic incense resins, herbs and woods, natural incense mixtures, Japanese incense, exotic oils, organic meditation cushions and yoga mats.

Flying-Carpets.com - Hand made Yoga mats with Indian and Tibetian patterns.

Yogasupplies.com - Offers yoga mats, straps, bags, and more for meditation and exercise purposes.

Props for Life - Selection of yoga mats and accesories. Designed and manufactured in Canada.

Yoga Basics

So You Wanna Learn the Basics of Yoga - General information about the basic types of Yoga and the author's opinion on what Yoga is.

Yoga Basics: Yoga Asanas - Dozens of postures, illustrated with photographs and separated into several categories, from seated to supine to balancing.

Tantra: Basics - Tantrik Aghorinathji explains the basics of Tantrism, the Tantrik approach to life, its uses and abuses and Tantrik Yoga.

Backs 2 Basics - Therapeutic Exercise Series - Video routines for people with back problems, with progressive flexibility enhancing movements combining the best of physical therapy and yoga, accompanied by classical music.

Lulu Bandha's Yoga, Ojai - Classes in basics, Ashtanga, vinyasa, Iyengar, and for "stiff white guys" (you don't need to be white, but you need to be stiff like a white guy).

Asana Basics - A well-organized directory of basic yoga postures. There are instructions on how to perform each posture, and helpful photographs.

Sivananda Yoga-Meditation - The basics of incorporating mindfulness into an established practice with links to the other fundamental aspects of yoga.

Yoga Videos

Wellness for Body and Soul - Extensive reference site focuses on yoga philosophy (primarily Kriya), masters and practices. Also offers free yoga software, teacher directory, links to a wide range of resources, books and videos for sale.

Living Arts Yoga - Yoga videos, books, audios, workout equipment and clothing.

lululemon.com - Clothing including men's and women's technical outerwear, fleece jackets, yoga wear, cross training tops and bottoms, and street wear. Also selling yoga videos and books.

The Yoga Shop - Sells yoga mats, books, audios, videos and other related items, and also contains details of teachers, courses and holidays.

YogaFit - Features training in the YogaFit style, a local yoga studio and merchandise including yoga apparel, CDs, videos and book.

Aware House Books - Sells books, relaxation music, guided meditations, yoga videos, crystals and inspiration giftware. Offers contact details, company profile and information on products.

Siddha Yoga Meditation Bookstore - Resources for the practice of yoga, meditation and chanting, including books, tapes, cushions and videos.

Exercise and Fitness Videos and Music - Top-rated exercise and fitness videos and music for all workouts. Yoga, Tae Bo, Pregnancy, Fitness Walking, Aerobics, and Water Aerobics.

#1 Workout and Exercise Videos - Only the top workout and exercise videos available. Tae Bo, Yoga, Kickboxing, 8 Minute Abs, Kathy Smith Pregnancy Workouts, Pre and Post Natal Workouts.

Siddha Yoga Bookstore, Australia - Resources for the practice of yoga, meditation and chanting, including books, CDs, audio tapes and videos.

Rx: Yoga - Videotapes by yoga instructor who is an orthopedic MD. Videos demonstrate modified yoga postures for physical limitations and all abilities.

AgeLess Yoga clothing & Accessories - Yoga clothing, mats, blankets and other props, posters, videos and music.

Yoga Music and Video - Yoga music, videos, mats and supplies for yoga exercise, positions and postures.

Exercise and Fitness Videos - Instructional and follow-along videos specializing in exercise, from aerobics to Pilates to yoga.

Kundalini Yoga On-Line Classes - On-line training course in Kundalini, videos and other resources, chakra chart, links.

Instructional Dance Videos - Learn how to dance ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, swing, hip hop, choreography and yoga.

Lydia Wong's Energy Balancing & Yoga videos - Offers three forms of energy exercise that can help to strengthen the flow of vitality. Healing workout which combines Tai Chi, Qi gong and Yoga. Key West.