| There are so many different styles and kinds of | | | | Modern/Fitness yoga classes are typically 60 minutes. |
| yoga I'm not sure you could even list them all. Even | | | | They are held in a gym or community center setting. |
| within the same style each teacher teaches | | | | Depending on the teacher they can try to set the |
| differently enough that you could say each teacher | | | | mood but very often these facilities do not have |
| really does have a style of their own. | | | | dimmers and sometimes it's not even a fully enclosed |
| There is a big difference between traditional and | | | | room. I have often taught in a studio area baking |
| modern yoga though. This is my take on it: | | | | onto the racquetball court - a test in concentration to |
| Traditional Yoga | | | | say the lease. Very often participants are running in |
| Traditional yoga classes are typically 90 minutes. | | | | right as class starts. These classes can be drop-in, |
| They are held in a studio which generally does an | | | | sessions or part of a gym membership. These |
| amazing job of creating a restful atmosphere. You | | | | facilities very often don't have props or even an |
| need to arrive 10 minutes early at least and I always | | | | yoga mats so call ahead to find out. I suggest |
| feel it appropriate to whisper for some reason. | | | | bringing your own to a fitness yoga class. Modern |
| Traditional yoga often can include chanting and more | | | | Fitness yoga is more aware of current fitness |
| advanced breathing practices so be sure to read the | | | | principals such as alignment. This type of yoga is a |
| class description if you aren't comfortable with that. | | | | cheaper than traditional but be aware that the |
| You sign up for a period of time or a session of | | | | instructor may or not have the same credentials as a |
| classes. The studio's are great because they have a | | | | studio. To teach in a fitness facility you only need to |
| large amount of different types of props for | | | | have the BCRPA (British Columbia Recreation and |
| customizing poses. The studio's are also very good at | | | | Parks Association) Yoga leader designation or |
| cleaning the mats and other props. Traditional yoga | | | | equivalent in your province or state. |
| doesn't always follow current alignment principles - for | | | | The above might on the surface a bit bias toward |
| example many poses bring your knee forward of | | | | the studio setting but that is not the case. I suggest |
| your ankle. Just be sure to be careful and listen to | | | | trying a variety of facilities, styles and teachers |
| your body. The costs are higher to attend classes in | | | | before settling on one you want to invest your time |
| a studio setting. Look into the teachers teaching | | | | and money into. Even after you find that magic place |
| credentials as there is no standard as to what level | | | | and teacher be sure to visit other classes. |
| of training private studio's need. They could be | | | | If you want to try yoga but can't fit in a 90 minute |
| anything from a student teacher to a 500hr | | | | traditional class please don't hesitate to try a nearby |
| Registered Yoga Teacher. | | | | gym or community center. The benefit are amazing! |
| Modern/Fitness Yoga | | | | |