Yoga Tutorials

Beginner Series-Day 2: Posture Tutorials
Welcome to Day 2: Posture Tutorials. Different than a regular yoga class, posture tutorials break down each pose into small and simple steps, focusing on alignment and really 'getting it'. . . . keep reading

Preparation for Vinyasa Yoga Flow, All Levels Yoga Class, #0722
Love the excitement of the Vinyasa Flow classes but find that they go by too quickly to fine tune your form in each pose? Well then here is the class for you! We'll break down the postures step by step, later to be linked together in our moderate vinyasa yoga flow classes, both the 60 minute #0713, and the 30 minute #0715. This is the perfect class for learning the foundation poses of vinyasa type flow movement one by one, and you can add the additional challenge of the "flow" between them later. We'll move through forward folds, twists, abdominals, bridges, powerful Goddesses, and endure the challenge of Warrior II. We'll enter playfully into Down Dogs. And we'll open our hearts and hips in lunges, finally surrendering together into a well-deserved child. We will end class cleansed, soft, and uplifted in our spirits. . . . keep reading

In Depth Posture Tutorial, All levels, 80 minute, #0710
Awesome way to enhance your practice! In depth instruction in a wide variety of popular postures which will deepen your practice and enhance your enjoyment of any other class that involves these movements. This posture tutorial covers the following postures in depth and allows you to sink into them for longer holdings once you have the alignment: Knee Up twists, Abdominals (learn how to Really do Alternate Elbow to Knee), Sun Salutations with specific Breath instruction (the key to linking Sun Salutations effortlessly and fluidly), Yoga Mudra Forward Fold, Warrior 1 and Warrior 2 (focusing on alignment and transitions between these often linked postures), Triangle and Twisted Triangle (Transitions and Alignment), Dolphin, and Shoulder-stand. You will finish class with new understandings of how your specific body feels best in each posture and apply it easily to your ongoing yoga practice! . . . keep reading

Yoga Tutorials

Tutorials and Classes

Hatha Yoga Lesson: This site provides not only instructions but animations to show you just how to do a variety of yoga poses.
YogaToday: Watch daily broadcasts of yoga videos on this site. Visitors can also ask questions in a forum and sign up for a mailing list.
My Daily Yoga: The poses on this website are designed to be done anywhere, even at your desk for a mid-day pick-me-up. It can help prevent repetitive stress injuries and back pain from poor posture.
YogaClass.com: Take a break from your day and watch one of these instructional yoga videos that are designed to help you relax, stretch and workout.
Dean Ornish’s Yoga Tutorials: Learn everything from how to breathe to how to warmth up and work up every part of your body in these tutorials.
Yoga Cards: Learn the basics of Vinyasa yoga through these simple introductory routines.
YogaUniverse: Here you’ll find yoga posture tutorials that range from poses for beginners to those for advanced students.
Yoga Postures.com: Get information on dozens of yoga postures that can help ensure you’re doing them correctly and getting the most out of them.
Fresh Air Yoga: Take your yoga outside with some help from the routines in these instructional videos.
Yoga Class: While the organization of this site could use some help, the videos can be quite beneficial, allowing you to watch multiple instructional videos in one place.
YogaYak: Get access to a wide variety of free classes on yoga, meditation, cleansing, breathing and more.
YogaDownload: While not all material on this site is free, it provides a large range of downloadable yoga videos intended to be played on an iPod or other portable video or music device .

Teachers and Organizations

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center: This non-profit organization was founded to spread the teaching of Vedanta around the world. Check out the site and see if you can find a center near you if you’re interested.
Ashtanga Yoga: This method of yoga involves "synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures, a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs". If it sounds like something that would interest you, read more about it on this site.
Bikram Yoga College of India: Yogi Bikram Choudhury founded this yoga college in India, but today there are branches and classes all over the world. Learn from his teachings in a class near you with information from this site.
B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga: This yoga teacher has created a style that is meant to work for all people and uses a variety of props like blocks, ropes and and belts. Visit this site to find out where this type of yoga is practiced in your area.
American Yoga Association: Get a free yoga lesson, find qualified teachers and learn the basics about yoga through this organization’s site.
Yoga Research and Education Foundation: This foundation is dedicated to conducting research on yoga to see what the health benefits are and to educate the public. Find out about the latest projects through their website.
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health: This center wants to spread the practice of yoga to create healthy minds and bodies. Located in Massachusetts, it offers numerous classes and retreats for those who are interested.
Yoga for the Special Child: Children with special needs can use yoga to relax and work out as well through this special method. Check out the site and see if there are any practitioners in your area.
Yoga Jillian: This yoga teacher shares her techniques and methods through this site. Visitors can learn about classes she offers, get relaxation CDs and more.
Do Yoga: Get inspiration and instruction from yoga teacher Doug Keller on this site. If you can’t attend his Washington DC courses he provides a way to find teachers in your area.
Ananda: This organization was founded in 1968 and continues to spread yoga education, focusing on Yogananda’s Kriya yoga.
International Yoga Federation: Learn about yoga organizations around the world with this international group.
Himalayan Institute: Founded by Swami Rami, this institute focuses not only on yoga but on relaxation, meditation, biofeedback and more. Branches are located in Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York.
Yoga Inside Foundation: This non-profit organization brings yoga education to those in juvenile halls and probation camps, mental institutions, women’s and children’s shelters, homes for runaway youth, senior citizen homes, drug rehabilitation centers and underprivileged communities. If you think it could make a difference in your community try contacting someone from the foundation.
The White Lotus Foundation: With a scenic location overlooking the ocean, this center provides classes, retreats and teacher training programs.