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The Yoga Alliance

You may have heard yoga teachers say that they are Yoga Alliance certified, but this is a misconception because the Yoga Alliance does not certify yoga teachers. Find out what the Yoga Alliance is and what they do.

Krishnamacharya

If you do yoga, you have probably heard of Pattabhi Jois, B.K.S. Iyengar and Indra Devi. Each was instrumental in bringing yoga to the west and they all studied with the same teacher: T. Krishnamacharya. Krishnamacharya can rightly be credited as the father of modern yoga.

Lululemon Athletica

Lululemon Athletica is a very successful purveyor of yoga clothing. Find out more about Lululemon Athletica.

Olympic Speed Skater Katherine Reutter Discusses Her Yoga Practice

Top athletes discuss how they use yoga to prepare mentally and physically for the Olympics. Olympic Speed Skater Katherine Reutter loves vinyasa yoga.

Olympic Freestyle Skier Emily Cook Discusses Her Yoga Practice

Top athletes discuss how they use yoga to prepare mentally and physically for the Olympics. Olympic Freestyle Skier Emily Cook loves Anusara yoga.

The Eight Limbs of Yoga

According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali there are eight “limbs” (meaning branches) of yoga. Each of the eight limbs of yoga relates to an aspect of achieving a healthy and fulfilling life.