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Rise of Yoga in the United States

By njmedline

  • First Studio in West

    First Studio in West
    After living in India and China, Indra Devi opened the first yoga studio in the West— in Hollywood, Calif.

  • Textbook of Yoga Psychology

    Textbook of Yoga Psychology
    R.S. Mishra publishes the Textbook of Yoga Psychology, which furthers its popularity in the Western world.

  • "Yoga and You" Premieres

    "Yoga and You" Premieres
    The popular PBS series, hosted by Lilias Folan, runs until 1999.

  • Desikachar's First Visit

    Desikachar's First Visit
    T.K.V. Desikachar, one of the foremost yogis in history, makes his first visit to the United States

  • First Yoga Zone

    First Yoga Zone
    Alan Finger opens the popular chain in New York City.

  • Health Benefits of Yoga

    Health Benefits of Yoga
    Dean Ornish published a study indicating that yoga can reverse heart disease.