| Yoga has become on of the most popular methods | | | | postures that can work wonders in increasing the |
| of losing weight and keeping fit in all parts of the | | | | muscular strength and flexibility of the cardiovascular |
| world. Now there are different types of yoga which | | | | system. This is helpful for those who are overweight |
| involves various postures and rules. But all of them | | | | and wish too loose weight in a method that is devoid |
| aid in the well being of the humans and keep them fit | | | | of any side effects. |
| both mentally and physically. Here you will get to | | | | This method was introduced by the great Bikram |
| know about different types of yoga. | | | | Choudhury who was a weight lifter and showed his |
| Anusara | | | | magic in Olympic 1963. The unique fact about this |
| This is basically the newest form of yoga which was | | | | yoga is that it can be practiced even when the |
| introduced in the year of 1997. The postures of this | | | | temperature of the environment ranges between 95 |
| type of yoga are quite complicated at times but the | | | | degrees to 105 degrees. |
| spirit is playful and joyous. The message that is sent | | | | Regular practice of Bikram yoga will prevent your |
| through this yoga is all about opening the heart and | | | | body from getting injured easily. |
| endeavor to connect yourself with the divinity. | | | | Hatha |
| Ashtanga | | | | This is the easiest form of yoga which has gained |
| This type of yoga is explained in the book of | | | | immense popularity in the foreign countries like United |
| Patanjali. He was from ancient India and there are | | | | States. This involves the basics of yoga which can be |
| two main constituents of this yoga. There are five | | | | learned and practiced by everybody. It has asanas, |
| Yamas and five Niyamas which aid in the spiritual | | | | meditations, pranayamas and kundalini. This is a |
| upliftment along with the physical fitness. | | | | method which will calm the mind and increase the |
| The five yamas are "Ahimsa", "Satya", "Asteya", | | | | fitness of the body. |
| "Brahmacharya" and "Aparigraha". The five Niyamas | | | | It even increases the longevity of a man and helps |
| are "Shaucha", "Santosha", "Tapa", "Swadhyaya" and | | | | people to manage the stress. This is extremely |
| "Ishwar-Pranidhan". | | | | helpful for those who lead a life that is overloaded |
| The methods of this yoga focus mainly on the limbs. | | | | with work stress. It takes few minutes to practice a |
| This improves the flexibility of the body and also | | | | complete set of Hatha yoga everyday and the |
| increases blood circulation. This is not suggested for | | | | effects are wonderful. |
| the beginners but for the athletes who are looking | | | | These are few of the yoga styles and there are |
| forward to increasing their stamina. | | | | many more which are equally effective and good for |
| Bikram | | | | health. |
| This is a stream of yoga which involves activities and | | | | |