www.bksiyengar.com   This is Mr. Iyengar’s official website.  It contains an excellent brief explanation of yoga and Mr. Iyengar’s specific approach.  In addition, Mr. Iyengar’s website offers instructional CD-ROMS and a world wide teacher directory that will enable you to find a certified Iyengar Yoga instructor near you.

www.iynaus.org   This is the official website of the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States.  This website contains announcements of current events relating to Iyengar Yoga in the United States, including upcoming Iyengar Yoga conventions and print, television and radio interviews with Mr. Iyengar.   The website also has a search engine that will enable you to find certified Iyengar Yoga teachers in the United States.     http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/yoga/CM00004   This is a link to an article from the Mayo Clinic on the many benefits of yoga for the body, mind and spirit.  The Mayo Clinic is one of the leading authorities on medicine and health in the United States.  The Mayo Clinic's expertise includes traditional Western medicine as well as alternative medicine.  This article lists stress relief, weight loss, increased flexibility, management of chronic health conditions, improved balance, coping with cancer, and helping with caregiver stress and fatigue as benefits of yoga.    Read an article by Deborah Rummelhart on how she and others have used Iyengar Yoga for stress relief.