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Yoga

Given its many benefits, it's no wonder that the 5,000-year-old practice of yoga has boomed in modern times. You don't have to travel to India, yoga's birthplace, to learn how yoga works to purify the mind and body. The Web boasts diverse resources for yoga that run the gamut, from where to find trend-worthy yoga clothing to excerpts from ancient philosophical texts.

Yoga Basics

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History and Types of Yoga

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Yoga Instruction

Good yoga teachers are not only skilled in yoga, they also possess clear communication skills and a sense of respect for the individual. A quality class will feel safe, be inspiring and respect your boundaries. Whether you want to take a yoga class or be a yoga teacher, the sites below can help you find a class, get online instruction or learn the educational standards required to teach yoga.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Online instruction is the next best thing to live clarification of asanas and sequencing. Many of the sites below include photos of postures and examples of sequencing; others take it up a notch with streaming video.
  • There are various forms of yoga practice. To determine which practice suits you best, see the "Types of Yoga" section of this guide.

Dulcinea's Picks

For classes and teacher resources ...
Yoga Finder has an easy-to-use search engine and is chock-full of yoga classes, events, retreat information and teacher training facilities.
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Yoga Family was designed for teachers and students with an intent to forge community. The "Yoga Directory" connects students with teachers and studios around the world, and allows teachers to list their services and find yoga conferences and organizations.
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For online instruction ...
Yoga Today is run by a crew of inspired yoga teachers from Wyoming who offer a free one-hour yoga class each day focusing on different asanas. The videos are shot inside and outside the studio. Classes are archived for later downloads.
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Yoga Learning Center is an online yoga studio offering streaming video, and boasting more than 50 yoga videos and audio sessions. After a free one-week trial, membership plans start at about $20 for a 90-day membership.
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Yoga Cards is a great site for the beginner as it offers printable yoga pose cards so you can learn the proper names for postures and devise your own sequences. Free registration is required to access some of the content.
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For prenatal yoga classes and resources ...
Mamaste Yoga
offers prenatal yoga classes in Oklahoma, Ohio and Texas, as well as prenatal yoga teacher training. You'll also find PDF downloads with helpful advice on practicing yoga in pregnancy, basic routines for the first trimester, and more.
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Prenatal Yoga Center is located in New York and offers workshops and classes. If you don't live in the NYC area, don't miss the site's "Podcast Go" area for a collection of video demonstrations of various poses. The site also features a blog, health tips, medical advice, photos, testimonials and more.
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For children ...
Global Family Yoga is committed to bringing yoga's ethical principles to children. The site offers information on teacher training for those who want to teach yoga to children, and a blog with insights on the benefits of yoga for kids.
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YogaKids offers training and certification for teachers who want to teach yoga to kids, and has a searchable directory of teachers who are certified by YogaKids to teach children. You'll also find tools for in-school learning, and can sign up for free to receive the YogaKids "Pose of the Week."
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For yoga organizations, regulations and standards ...
International Yoga Federation sets standards for yoga teachers, therapists and yoga masters, making it a useful site for anyone interested in becoming a yoga professional.
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Yoga Alliance sets educational standards for teachers and drafts a code of conduct for teachers. It's a handy resource for those who want to teach yoga, and for those looking for a registered teacher or school.
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Yoga Retreats and Conferences

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Yoga Gear

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