Yo Yoga

Joan Budilovsky is a yoga teacher and author of the Complete Idiot's Guide to Yoga (plus a book on meditation and another on massage). She is also the host of this charming site which attracts many visitors from Britain, or as she likes to call it, ‘Merry ol' England'. The homepage will typically contain atmospheric photographs of natural landscapes and an inspirational quote. Navigate using the series of buttons across the top of the screen.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Asana is the yoga pose of the month, with written instructions for performing it, plus a photograph. Included are visualisation and meditation suggestions.

Philosophy It's important to remember that yoga is a practice of body and mind, says Joan, and in this section she offers explanation and insight into various aspects of the philosophical and spiritual side. ‘This is not meant to be a guilt trip exercise,' she says. ‘It is meant as an exercise in awareness…My Yo Yoga renditions are meant to encourage you to read and reflect more on this simple thread and how it weaves through your individual life.'

Yoga Tips is a brief but good section, with a different tip updated irregulalry.

Yo Joan Readers and fans can send Joan their questions, which she answers effectively using her obvious expertise and sensitivity. Fans of agony aunt columns will like this one.

Bookstore features books and audio tapes by Joan.