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Yoga 101 (23)
Here is the basic information you'll want to have before beginning yoga.

Yoga Poses (198)
For each pose here you will find instructions, photos, and the benefits of the pose. The poses below are listed alphabetically by the English name. The links below allow you to find poses by the Sanskrit name, area of anatomical focus (such as legs or spine), and by photo.

Yoga Styles (53)
All types of yoga are based on the same poses, but there are some major differences between them. Find the style of yoga that will best suit your body and personality here.

Audio, Books, & Videos (31)
Yoga videos and audio recordings are a great way to continue your practice at home, and yoga books act as sources of reference, inspiration, and instruction. Yoga videos and audio are even available online.

Clothing & Equipment (17)
Even though yogis practice non-attachment to physical objects, there are a few things it's useful to have when starting your yoga practice. Essential yoga equipment includes yoga mats, yoga clothes, and yoga props.

Yoga and Your Health (28)
Yoga is therapeutic for many injuries and medical conditions. Yoga therapy can provide relief from stress, as well as many other mental and physical ailments. But always consult your doctor before beginning a new yoga therapy.

Home Practice (9)
Are you attracted to the idea of starting a home yoga practice, but you don't know where to begin? Here are some ideas and guidelines for practicing yoga at home.

Lifestyle (17)
You may start doing yoga just to get a good workout, but it's not unusual to discover a short time later that your life has been suffused with yoga's spirit. Here are some ways you can live mindfully off the mat as well as on.

Breathing Exercises (12)
Yoga Breathing Exercises, which are called Pranayama in Sanskrit, may be done in association with yoga poses or just while sitting quietly. Here are some of the most common types of yoga breathing exercises and their benefits.

Prenatal Yoga (30)
Doing prenatal yoga can be a wonderful way to put time aside for yourself and your baby. Although most gentle types of yoga are appropriate during pregnancy, there are a few things to avoid in order to make your pregnancy yoga experience safe and enjoyable.

Meditation & Philosophy (20)
The practice of poses is only part of the yoga picture. Yoga meditation is also an important part of your practice, as is the ancient philosophy behind yoga, and Ayurveda, yoga's sister discipline.

Advanced Yoga (17)
If you're already love yoga, this is the place for you. You'll find information for on advanced yoga poses, yoga retreats, yoga certifications and yoga teacher training.

Glossary (24)
One of the hurdles to starting a yoga practice can be easily overcome just by learning the basic yoga vocabulary that comes up again and again in yoga classes. Use this yoga dictionary to prepare yourself.

Yoga Advice (32)
This yoga FAQ is an index to the most frequently asked questions about yoga. A great place to start getting answers to all your basic yoga questions.

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