Yoga

I am wanting to take up yoga. A friend told me it is a great stress reliever. What are some good places to go to to learn the basics and then the more advanced techniques?
Thank you for your answers. Very helpful. I will look into the dvds.

I find that holding your breath is very difficult while you are in a yoga pose. I want to know the right technique.

I’m planning to purchase a gift for one of my closest friend. She have back problem and are in her menopause stage. Does anyone know where to purchase a yoga DVD that would be suitable for her? And in Chinese?

I am looking to be more flexible, I can almost do the splits. I am trying out for cheer leading in a few weeks. I want to be as strong and as flexible as I can. I’ve heard there is a lot of different types of yoga, I just want the one thats best [...]

Im wondering if i should get up and begin yoga as a daily morning routine because i want to have a lean and shapely body without muscle bulk. Will this routine help to lessen my current bulk in my back and thighs? Or will it make it worse?

Or is inseparable from Hinduism? Just wondering about this. I did Yoga earlier today at my day program.

Any recommendations for yoga, latin dancing, ab, or belly dancing videos? Anything for me to get flat abs!

favorite book, video, etc. for a yoga novice?
please, recommendations for ones you’ve actually used and loved.

I don’t want to any lose weight…I just want to increase my flexibility and strength. But since doing the hot yoga class I’ve lost about 7-8 pounds on my already petite frame! I like having curves and I’m at my perfect weight. 120lbs 5′3″
I don’t wanna lose [...]

I’m looking for a book that covers all the different aspects of yoga as well as all the types of yoga. I just started doing what I think is called Astanga yoga. I am so confused though because there are so many different words to remember and different types of yoga (ie. plasha yoga, asana, [...]