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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.