Ananda
Ananda was founded in 1968 by J. Donald Walters (Swami Kriyananda) a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. Although not affiliated with Yogananda's Self-realization Fellowship, the focus is on Yogananda's Kriya yoga.

Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation
As a worldwide family of individuals from all walks of life, the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization offers an education in human, moral and spiritual values. To meet the challenge of change, it initiates dialogue and presents a fresh vision of the future. It recognizes the intrinsic goodness of all human beings and teaches meditation to help each one rediscover their inner resources and strengths. Details on free meditation classes and locations near you can be found on their website.

Himalayan Institute
Founded by Swami Rami, the Himalayan Institute offers yoga, meditation, stress reduction, biofeedback, ayuevedic and other health related programs at its headquarters in Honesdale, Pa., and branches in New York City and Glenview, Ill. The yoga training places great emphasis on the breath. Himalayan Institute, RR1, Box 400, Honesdale, Pa., 18431. 1-800-822-4547.

Integral Yoga/Satchidananda
Satchidananda Ashram/Yogaville is a spiritual based on the principles of Integral Yoga ® as taught by Sri Swami Satchidananda . Situated on 1000 acres of woodland along the James River at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Buckingham, Virginia, the center offers yoga and related courses, retreats, teacher training and other activities. Integral Yoga International, R.R. 1 Box 1720 Buckingham, VA 23902. 1-800-858-9642

Integral Yoga/Sri Aurobindo
Sri Aurobindo. Information on Sri Aurobindo, Mother, Integral Yoga, Auroville and the Ashram.

International Association of Yoga Therapists
International Association of Yoga Therapists Now a division of the Yoga Research and Education Center, the International Association of Yoga Therapists seeks to promote the field of yoga therapy and publishes an annual journal and tri-annual newsletter. International Association of Yoga Therapists, P.O. Box 426, Manton, CA 96059 Tel.: (530) 474-5700. Fax: (530) 474-5704. Email: mail@yrec.org

International Yoga Teachers Association
Established 33 years ago (in 1967) in Sydney, Australia, the International Yoga Teachers Association has members, representatives or established branches in 29 countries around the world. International Yoga Conferences are held approximately every three years in different countries around the world. For information on certification, classes, teachers and branches near you, contact the IYTA at info@iyta.org.au or visit their website at http://www.iyta.org.au/.

Iyengar Yoga
B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States is committed to the dissemination and promotion of the art, science, and philosophy of yoga according to the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar and his family. Site includes a directory of Iyengar yoga teachers and regional associations.

Kripalu
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health is a spiritual retreat and program center serving people of all backgrounds for more than 20 years. Kripalu was founded on the yogic philosophy that physical health is the foundation of mental and spiritual development. The center offers a wide range of yoga, self-discovery, holistic health, and spiritual programs. It is located in the heart of the scenic Berkshires in Massachusettes near Tanglewood. Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health Box 793, Lenox, MA 01240 800-741-7353 (7 for one SELF).

Kundalini
Founded by Yogi Bhajan in 1969, the 3HO Foundation revolves around the simple belief that to be healthy, happy and holy is the essence of a fulfilled life. The focus is on kundalini yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, who is credited with bringing kundalini teaching to the West. Today, 3HO operates more than 300 centers in 35 countries. 3HO Foundation, Rt. 3 Box 132D, Espanola, NM, 87532. Phone: 505-753-0423.

Sahaja Yoga
Developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in 1970, Sahaja Yoga is a meditation-based system focusing on the effortless and spontaneous awakening of Kundalini and self realization. The organization has operations in more than 70 countries, including the U.S. Its programs are free.

Sivananda
Sivananada Center, founded by Swami Vishnu-devananda, a disciple of Swami Sivananda from Rishikesh, India, is one of the largest yoga organizations in the world. The center offers yoga and teacher training programs at nearly 80 locations around the world

Self-Realization Fellowship
Self Realization Fellowship was founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda, Autobiography of a Yogi is considered a classic in the field and was instrumental in opening the West to yoga. The center's teachings focus on Kriya yoga. Self-Realization Fellowship, 3880 San Rafael Avenue, Dept.6W, Los Angeles, CA 90065-3298. Tel: (323) 225-2471Fax: (213) 225-5088.

White Lotus
The White Lotus Foundation's mountain retreat center overlooks the city of Santa Barbara, the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. White Lotus offers regular classes, retreats and teacher training programs. White Lotus Yoga Foundation, 2500 San Marcos Pass, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Office 805-964-1944 Fax 805-964-9617.

Yoga Alliance
The Yoga Alliance is a voluntary alliance of diverse yoga organizations and individual yoga teachers that seeks to uphold the integrity of yoga, establish voluntary national standards for yoga teachers, and provide support for yoga professionals in the United States. Yoga Alliance, 122W. Lancaster Ave, Suite 204, Reading, PA 19607. 877-yoga-all (964-2255) or (610) 777-0556. Email: info@yogaalliance.org.

The Yoga Group
The Yoga Group is a Colorado non-profit organization providing free Yoga classes and information since 1988 to persons living with HIV/AIDS, and helping other Yoga teachers start similar programs. It offers programs in cities in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K.

Yoga Inside Foundation
A private non-profit organization, Yoga Inside Foundation brings yoga to incarcerated youth and adults in juvenile halls and probation camps, and to mental institutions, women's and children's shelters, homes for runaway youth, senior citizen homes, drug rehabilitation centers, as well as community settings where isolation and economic deprivation make yoga unavailable. Operating in the Los Angeles county area, the group's basic philosophy is that learning and practicing yoga - the physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation - can help those in institutions and disadvantaged communities to find freedom on the inside while learning to better deal with the many issues and challenges they face moment to moment. For more information contact Yoga Inside Foundation, at yoga@yogainside.org or call (310) 392-9186.

Yoga Research and Education Center
Yoga Research and Education Center (YREC) was established by noted author and researcher Georg Feuerstein in 1996 to conduct and promote textual, historical, and comparative research on Yoga, and to promote and serve as a clearinghouse for medical, psychological, and other scientific data on Yoga. The site contains over 100 articles, and YREC also publishes the tri-annual Yoga Studies newsletter and the annual International Journal of Yoga Therapy. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) is a division of YREC. YREC, P.O. Box 426, Manton, CA 96059. Tel.: (530) 474-5700. Email: mail@yrec.org.