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Yoga lessons online

AYYAPPA NAGUBANDI

Yoga, in the modern-day world, is the coolest way to relax your body, mind and soul. Browse through these sites to get a clear picture of what it is all about.

YOGA IS believed to have the most miraculous healing effects and is considered to be a source of knowledge, peace and well-being of human beings in general.

By practising certain yoga asanas, our ancient sages are said to have gained entry to the path of salvation. Yoga is able to heal and relieve modern-day stress while balancing the body, mind and spirit. Here are some sites on yoga and yoga therapy for your perusal.

A world of yoga

http://www.yogaworld.org: This is an informational website about yoga. There is information about the eight main yogas, the different techniques, entering into higher consciousness and personal relationships with the spirit. The site has quite a bit of information about yoga as well as links to other sites.

Santosha

http://www.santosha.com: See the postures illustrated and some even animated! And get step-by-step instructions along with an explanation of their benefits and tips on performing them correctly. Understand the philosophy behind yoga and various other things related to the same.

Saffron soul

http://www.saffronsoul.com/usr/yoga1.asp: You can learn about the different types of yoga and healing therapies like ayurveda and panchakarma, the history of yoga among other things. Chat with experts online and shop at the healing store.

Yoga.com

http://www.yoga.com: Find background information and articles on yoga; yoga supplies of every kind, complete with secure online ordering, are available on the commercially revised section Yoga.com website. Yoga.com also offers a large variety of "quality items for living a life in balance."

River maya

http://www.rivermaya.com: People twisting and turning their bodies like pretzels, chanting and dancing, and sitting like a statue.

Is it yoga? This website answers this and many other questions about yoga. This is an informational site about yoga. You can also purchase books, music and videos on this site.

Yoga central

http://www.yogaclass.com: Newcomers can download introductory lessons as audio files, accompanied by photographs and articles. The pros can share their favourite moves and stretches in a discussion forum. What you get here is a full multimedia experience.

Yoga basics

http://www.yogabasics.com: On this site there is information about yoga philosophy, practice, visual guide to the asanas or postures. Find a complete resource guide to yoga here.

Yoga in daily life

http://www.yoga-in-daily-life.org: The website includes a wealth of information on the origin and meaning of yoga, its basic principles, and the four classical paths of yoga (Raja, Bhakti, Karma and Jnana). It presents practical teachings of yoga for everyday life. Also included is a glossary of Sanskrit terms used in Siddha Yoga and so on.

International Association of Yoga Therapists

http://www.iayt.org: The site includes membership information, articles on yoga therapy, an extensive bibliography of resources relating yoga therapy to a number of specific health conditions, an events calendar, an on-site `search' feature, and a directory of other websites about yoga and yoga therapy.

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