General Yoga 101 Websites:
1.) www.yogaworld.org/yoga.htm
Descriptions of the eight main yoga’s, combination yoga’s, yoga techniques and more.

2.)  www.focalpointyoga.com/philosophy.htm
Explains the spiritual and physical aspects that define yoga, different forms of yoga, yoga related products, and more.

3.) www.spiritweb.org/Spirit/yoga.html
Explanation of different forms of yoga and information about the Hindu and Non-Hindu yoga movement.
 

The Eight Main Yoga’s: Websites explaining what they are and how to practice
1.) Hatha Yoga:

• www.abhidhyan.org/Teaching/Hatha_Yoga.htm
• www.holisticmed.com/yoga.html
• www.doyoga.com/whatishy.htm
• www.yogaman.com/faqanswers.html

 

 

2.) Jnana Yoga:

• www.good.co.uk/oneworld/yoga.htm#Jnana
• www.yogamovement.com/resources/path.html

 

 

3.) Bhakti Yoga:

• www.spiritweb.org/Spirit/bhakti_yoga.html
• www.zazi.com/swanad/svk/svk3.htm
• www.yes2yoga.com/article7.asp

 

 

4.) Karma Yoga:

• http://lakshman.s.tripod.com/KarmaYoga.htm
• www.spiritweb.org/Spirit/karma_yoga.html
• www.primenet.com/~subru/Yoga.html#anchor47390

 

 

5.) Raja Yoga:

• www.healingartsyoga.com/article/fp_aug00.html

 

 

6.) Tantra Yoga:

• www.sexuality.org/tantra/tantra/tantrdef/html
• http://anunda.com/tantra/sacred-tantra.htm
• www.yogamagik.com/tantra

 

 

7.) Mantra Yoga:

• www.spiritweb.org/Spirit/mantra_yoga.html

 

 

8.) Laya Yoga:

• www.talamasca.org/avatar/yoga4.html
• www.spiritweb.org/Spirit/laya_yoga.html

 

 
 

Alternative forms of yoga/Combination Yoga’s:
1.) Kriya Yoga:

• www.yogaworld.org/kriya.html

Background of kriya yoga and explaination of the combination of jnana, raja and bhakti yoga.
 
• http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atrium/3256/whatis.html

Background of kriya yoga, how it was simplified and what other forms of yoga it works well with.
 
• www.ayurvedwebline.com/yoga/index.htm

Explains the six cleansing processes to eliminate toxins in the system and the importance of this on kriya yoga.
 

2.) Kundalini Yoga:

• www.yogaworld.org/kundalini.htm

Principles of kundalini yoga and the combination of raja, hatha, tantra, laya, and mantra.
 
• www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/6782/kundaliniyoga.html

Description of what kundalini yoga is and the questions to be answered in order to be united in kundalini consciousness.
 
• www.spiritweb.org/Spirit/kundalini-faq.html

Questions and answers about kundalini yoga

3.) Agni Yoga:

• http://www.spiritweb.org/Spirit/Yoga/agni-yoga.html

Explanation of who developed agni yoga and how it combines all forms of yoga.
 
• http://www.agniyoga.net/AgniandAgniYoga.htm

The meaning of agni yoga, agni yoga and Hinduism and the Vedas, and the stages, disciplines and forms of the agni yoga spiritual path.
 

Other Interesting Web Sites about yoga:
1.) www.yogadirectory.com
Contains the latest information on everything from books to centers for healing, learning and training,to yoga products and gifts.

2.) www.asktheyogateacher.com
Bob Butera, PhD (certified yoga instructor) describes his experiences and yoga youth programs and question and answer.

3.) www.mantrametal.com
A company called Mantra Metal, located in Arizona, that beautiful metal symbols for meditation and yoga.

4.) www.metrotimes.com/20/24/columns/attentions.html
Desktop yoga - yoga you can perform without ever leaving your desk.

5.) www.yogaclass.com
Explains the importance of the chant, relaxation, workout, stretch, and breathing in yoga.

6.) www.yoga.com
Numerous yoga web-site links about kids, current issues, books, massages, videos, healing information and more.

7.) www.yogaeverywhere.com
Practical yoga stretches, benefits of breathing exercises, and "yoga wings" a form of yoga anyone can do when traveling to increase circulation and reduce stressful flights.

8.) www.yoganexus.com
Shows different yoga positions, have book reviews, and yoga background information.

9.) www.yogadirectory.com
Search through products, books, retreats, teachers, training centers, yoga traditions and much more.

10.) www.yogapersonal.com/personals
Does not have anything to do with yoga, but is a very modern and interesting site with personal ads of men seeking woman and woman seeking men.
 

Yoga Studios and Instructors in the Boston area:
1.) www.massyoga.com
Contains specific workshops, services and instructors for the Massachusetts area.

2.) www.yogasite.com/Mass.htm#Massachusetts
Find yoga instructors and the specific forms of yoga they specialize in.

3.)  www.yogafinder.com
Find yoga classes, instructors and centers in your area.
 

Articles about yoga and pop culture on-line:
1.) www.calgaryherald.com/vitality/stories/000921/4552927.html
Article from the Calgary Herald, by Valerie Berenyi.
Focuses on the change on yoga from an ancient practice to a trendy pastime and the famous people who have become involved recently.

2.) www.members.aol.com/hredayam
An entertainment organization that provides information on popular Indian film, fashion, music, literature and pop culture.

3.) www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,106355,00.html
Article by Lise Funderberg called "Is it Hot Yoga or Just Balmy?" Funderberg's personal story of trying yoga and coming to love it.

4.) www.time.com/time/asia/asiabuzz/2000/02/12/
Article by Stan Stalnaker called “Culture on Demand:  Bubble Wrap” Describes the stress of working in Silicon Valley and how some have turned to yoga as a form of relaxation and breathing.

5.) www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,106356,00html
Article by Richard Corliss called "The power of yoga" Christy Turlington and how yoga has affected her, difference between eastern and western views.

6.) www.southflorida.sun-sentinel.com/interests/faithvalues/history/newage.htm
Article by John Dolen. Focus on pop culture and it's affects on religion.

7.) www.smh.com.au/news/0101/04/features/features9.html
Article about Gwyneth Paltrow picking up the practice of yoga.

8.) www.altrec.com/published/climb/healthfitness/gooddaysunshine/
Article by Steve Edwards. Background about the yoga movement and how the Beatles began the trend.

9.) http://206.20.14.67/achal/archieve/Apr98/music.htm
Article about famous singers including Sting, Gwen Stefani, and Madonna getting involved in yoga, as well as, Naomi Cambell and Goldie Hawn wearing saris.

10.) www.yoga.com/raw/yoga/info/madonna.html
Article from alt. Yoga newsgroup. Compares the English and Sanskrit versions of Madonna’s song “Ray of Light” and also gives Madonna’s opinion on the matter.
 

Additional Reading on Yoga:
Books:
1.) Hatha Yoga (physical yoga):

• Light on Yoga - BKS Iyengar
• Light on Pranayama - BKS Iyengar
• The Illustrated Guide to Yoga - Swami Vishnu Devananda
• Bikram's Beginning Yoga - Bikram Choudhury
• Power Yoga - Beryl Bender Birch

 

 

2.) Yoga Principles (general yoga):

• Autobiography of a Yogi - Paramahansa Yogananda
• The Science of Religion - Paramahansa Yogananda
• The Heart of Yoga - TKV Desikachar
• Freedom from the Known - J. Krishnamurti
• The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna
• Encyclopedia of Yoga - Georg Feuerstein

 

 

Magazines:
1.) www.yogajournal.com
Focuses on mind and body approaches to the spiritual development including health, yoga, holistic medicine, and meditation.

2.) www.yogainternation.com
Recent yoga articles, find a teacher in your area, subscribe on-line.

3.) www.yogacritic.com
Magazine called Yoga Connoisseur with book reviews, products and more.

4.) www.evoline.net/
On-line magazine with postures, articles, and descriptions of different forms of yoga.

Click here to read an e-mail interview with yoga instructor Eric Getz.
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