About YogaBasics.com

Published on December 27, 2013

YogaBasics.com was launched in late 2000 to provide an online resource for yoga. The website slowly grew over the years and is now an award-winning yoga resource center and complete guide for the exploration of the yoga postures, meditation techniques, pranayama, yoga therapy, and the history and philosophy of yoga. The website currently has over 1600 pages of content including step-by-step instructions for over 120 yoga poses. Visit YogaBasics to learn how to get started as a beginner, or discover multiple pathways and techniques to deepen the mental, physical, emotional and energetic aspects of your yoga practice.

We hope that you enjoy your time exploring our site and that you find valuable information to help you deepen your yoga practice.

Mission Statement

Our deepest desire and wish is to make the world a better place. Our highest goal is to remove the suffering, misery, and unhappiness of the people of the world, and to remove the causes of this suffering. We are here to serve, in our highest capacity, to spread the knowledge and wisdom of the ancient path of yoga to all who desire these tools. We pray that our work helps others to learn, grow and develop spiritually, physically and mentally. May peace, love, and joy reside in the hearts of all.

Good Business Karma

Yogabasics.com is operated using the yogic principles of the yamas and niyamas. We embrace the yogic teaching of Ahisma (nonviolence) in our relationship to the earth. At YogaBasics.com we have a strong commitment to protecting the planet by becoming a carbon-neutral and green company. Through Samtosha and Asteya we practice generosity through contributing over 5% of our profits to non-profit organizations.

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3 responses to “About YogaBasics.com”

  1. Anmanda Lesley (Jackson) Mynhardt Avatar
    Anmanda Lesley (Jackson) Mynhardt

    Hello,

    My name is Anmanda Lesley (Jackson) Mynhardt. I am 47 years old and I am ready…. I have the time and wanting to pursue yoga to it’s fullest. I have no idea where to start. I am living in South Africa, in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.

  2. Shreya Jindal Avatar
    Shreya Jindal

    Hi Timothy,

    I would like to first give some basic info about me. I am 30 years old and have worked in corporate for 3 years with breaks as I didn’t enjoy working there and from past some years, I am in search of something that can give happiness along with money as that is necessary of living.

    I use to do yoga and aerobics in my 20s to remain fit. Two months ago I joined yoga classes nearby and from there I actually generated my serious interest in it.

    And by god grace finally, I have joined one month 50 HR course of YOGA.

    Till this time I have just learned that most of us need a GUIDE to get success. I can’t say about others but for me, I actually need one.

    So, now I have taken my first step by joining this course for me my 2nd would be some guidance.

    I read your saw your links for yoga for beginners and there you mentioned about INSPIRATION……Can i ask you to be my GUIDE?

    I really want to get trained and perfect in YOGA. I know Perfect is a big word and that will definitely take time and effort.

    I AM Ready ………

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Timothy Burgin is a Kripalu & Pranakriya trained yoga instructor living and teaching in Asheville, NC. Timothy has studied and taught many styles of yoga and has completed a 500-hour Advanced Pranakriya Yoga training. Timothy has been serving as the Executive Director of YogaBasics.com since 2000. He has authored two yoga books and has written over 500 articles on the practice and philosophy of yoga. Timothy is also the creator of Japa Mala Beads and has been designing and importing mala beads since 2004.
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