| If you are looking to add yoga to your healthy | | | | specific asanas that are performed in the same order. |
| lifestyle you may be wondering what type to | | | | Bikram yoga follows the belief that the muscles in |
| choose. We are here to break down the many styles | | | | the body should be warmed up and worked in this |
| of yoga and help you decide which path is best for | | | | order to create the fullest potential of energy in the |
| you. Below is a brief overview of the most popular | | | | body. Because of the extreme heat this type of |
| yoga practices today. | | | | practice is meant for those in extremely fit shape. |
| Vinyasa - Movements and breaths are coordinated in | | | | Kundalini - This yoga style focuses on the spiritual |
| a fast pace type of yoga. Each asana (pose) is | | | | aspect of yoga; the mind, body, soul connection with |
| balanced with a counter pose to create a harmonized | | | | the goal of taking the yoga participant to a place |
| mind and body. Vinyasa yoga has influenced many | | | | beyond just the physical body. The main goal of |
| other styles of yoga that all keep the idea of balance | | | | Kundalini yoga is to activate and balance the seven |
| and synchronicity throughout. | | | | chakras in the body, the kundalini energy found in the |
| Ashtanga - This is a type of Vinyasa yoga that | | | | spine. Different parts of the body and brain are |
| follows a series of asanas that constantly flow, | | | | awakened by performing breathing, mantras, body |
| allowing each movement to receive a breath. | | | | locks, meditation, etc. in order to unlock the different |
| Ashtanga is a Sanskrit (an ancient language in India) | | | | layers of consciousness found in every individual. |
| work meaning "8 Limbs". Ashtanga yoga is | | | | Kundalini yoga is ideal for anyone looking to take their |
| sometimes better known as "power yoga" because | | | | yoga practice beyond the physical attachment. |
| of the demand on the body. | | | | Hatha - In Sanskrit Ha means "sun" and Tha means |
| Iyengar - This a type of yoga designed by the | | | | "moon". This is a mellow slow paced type of yoga |
| famous yoga guru B.K.S. Iyengar. His style of yoga | | | | that places great emphasis on using the basic poses |
| places a great emphasis on proper alignment by | | | | to relieve stress in the body and mind. Hatha yoga is |
| encouraging the use of yoga props such as bands, | | | | perfect for reflecting at the end of the day. It is also |
| blocks, pillows, etc. while holding each pose for a | | | | ideal for beginners wanting to practice connecting the |
| longer amount of time than most other yoga styles. | | | | body with the mind through a gentle series of flow |
| This style is great for beginners or those who have | | | | movements and meditative breaths |
| not exercised in a while because the props help to | | | | No matter what type of yoga seems best for you |
| compensate for any lack of flexibility that comes | | | | on your computer screen. We encourage you to |
| with continued practice. | | | | take part in several styles of yoga classes and open |
| Bikram - Otherwise know as "Hot Yoga", this style of | | | | your mind to the relaxing and energizing effects that |
| Vinyasa yoga is taught in heated rooms of 105 | | | | the amazing practice of yoga offers you. Only after |
| degrees F or warmer. It is meant to duplicate the | | | | you are able to open and receive can you truly learn |
| climate in India where yoga originated. There are 26 | | | | what is best for you. |