Yoga Basics
Yoga is a Sanskrit word meaning union or joining. In reality it's a very general term that encompasses many different disciplines, from the purely physical to the purely spiritual - and everything in between. But yoga needn't be confusing or complicated - in fact, its very essence is simplicity. If you're new to yoga, or just want to enhance your basic knowledge, let these links be your guide.
What is Yoga?
Answers to the question "what is yoga?" Ann Pizer, About Guide to Yoga offers a basic definition of what yoga is for the beginner.
Answers to the question "what is yoga?" Ann Pizer, About Guide to Yoga offers a basic definition of what yoga is for the beginner.
The Four-Fold Yoga
Introduction article by Govind Kumar - Yoga is derived from the word Yuj which means to unite. Union with Cosmic Creative Intelligence is the aim of Yoga.
Introduction article by Govind Kumar - Yoga is derived from the word Yuj which means to unite. Union with Cosmic Creative Intelligence is the aim of Yoga.
Yoga - Quick Tips
Subhamoy Das, About.com's Hinduism Guide, offers suggestions on how to get the best out of your Yoga routine.
Subhamoy Das, About.com's Hinduism Guide, offers suggestions on how to get the best out of your Yoga routine.
Healing Term : Yoga
Brief definition of yoga - This page is a sub-directory of the Healing Term Index.
Brief definition of yoga - This page is a sub-directory of the Healing Term Index.
The American Yoga Association
This nonprofit organization is a resource for both yoga students and teachers. Best of all, it offers a free online yoga lesson every month!
This nonprofit organization is a resource for both yoga students and teachers. Best of all, it offers a free online yoga lesson every month!
Yoga: The Big Picture
Hatha Yoga is only a small part of what yoga is. Here is a page that touches on yoga's origins, and lists some of the more popular yoga styles.
Hatha Yoga is only a small part of what yoga is. Here is a page that touches on yoga's origins, and lists some of the more popular yoga styles.
Free Tips and FAQs
If you're wondering why you should try yoga in the first place, this page will tell you. It'll also give you a free monthly pose, with tips, and aren't we all suckers for anything labeled "free"?
If you're wondering why you should try yoga in the first place, this page will tell you. It'll also give you a free monthly pose, with tips, and aren't we all suckers for anything labeled "free"?
Your Yoga Plan
Are you a student? Housewife? Working or pregnant (or both?). Here's a pull-down menu that will instantly give you a set of yoga postures that are geared towards your lifestyle and fitness level (obviously not a replacement for a real class...but fun nevertheless!).
Are you a student? Housewife? Working or pregnant (or both?). Here's a pull-down menu that will instantly give you a set of yoga postures that are geared towards your lifestyle and fitness level (obviously not a replacement for a real class...but fun nevertheless!).
Step by Step Yoga Postures
Each posture gives Sanskrit name and English translation. I'll bet you'll recognise the lotus positon.
Each posture gives Sanskrit name and English translation. I'll bet you'll recognise the lotus positon.
Why Yoga?
An excellent article describing the primary reasons why people do yoga now, as they have for thousands of years.
An excellent article describing the primary reasons why people do yoga now, as they have for thousands of years.
Yoga Now
The profile of the average person who takes yoga is female and in her thirties. But remember yoga is for everyone!
The profile of the average person who takes yoga is female and in her thirties. But remember yoga is for everyone!
The Yoga System
A clear presentation of Yoga. It stresses the importance of asanas, pranayama, and concentration, combined.
A clear presentation of Yoga. It stresses the importance of asanas, pranayama, and concentration, combined.
Yogic Glossary
A glossary of common Sanskrit terms you might read in yoga books or hear used in yoga classes. Bookmark it!
A glossary of common Sanskrit terms you might read in yoga books or hear used in yoga classes. Bookmark it!
Yoga FAQ
An absolutely splendid page. Here's everything you may have ever wanted to know about yoga.
An absolutely splendid page. Here's everything you may have ever wanted to know about yoga.