American Yoga Association (AYA) (www.americanyogassociation.org)
This site provides information on the different types of yoga and guidance on how to choose a qualified teacher. A 15-minute online meditation is planned.

Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy of the U.S.A.
(himalayaninstitute.org) This site provides a useful locator for yoga practitioners through the Yoga Teachers Guide. In the “Find a Teacher” section you can specify a zip code to locate yoga classes near you. Searches can also be done by organization name, practitioner name, city or country.

Yogaclass.com (yogaclass.com)
Developed by a chiropractor, this site provides online yoga classes with guided instruction (via RealAudio and Streaming Video) including breathing, stretching, relaxation, a yoga workout and chanting.

You can also learn about a type of yoga that focuses on meditation and breath-work described in our Meditation section here.

RESEARCH: Lohman R. “Yoga techniques applicable within drug and alcohol rehabilitation programmes.” Therapeutic Communities. 20(1): 61-71, 1999.

This article describes specific yoga techniques used for detoxification and rehabilitation including breath control, relaxation and meditation, postures, diet and chanting. Research results strongly suggest that yoga is a positive motivator for rehabilitation and an aid to detoxification. Yoga used in conjunction with counseling and group work appears to support and further the healing process.

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