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The Skinny on Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga or Power Yoga is an ancient system of Yoga taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India. In the U.S. it is taught as an aggressive training where you move quickly from one place to another to build strength and endurance. There is little emphasis on meditation with Ashtanga, and at the end of the session, you will feel more like you have completed a traditionalStrength training workout or calisthenic than you would with any other type of yoga. Ashtangais rather a physically challenging workout.

Bikram Yoga

Bikram Yoga is practiced in a room (sometimes unventilated) heated to about 105 degrees Celsius. The aim is to relax the muscles and sweat to cleanse the body and remove symptoms of disease and chronic pain. To my knowledge it does not have any research on the safety or efficacy of Bikram, and soI do not recommend it because of the potential danger of dehydration, changes in blood pressure and heart problems during exercise in such an inhospitable environment. This is particularly true for persons who, although an existing heart problem or high blood pressure, but do not know. Bikram has more popular, and some people swear by it. I recommend that you speak with your doctor if you have decided first to try it.

Hatha Yoga

Hatha yoga is themost popular type of yoga taught in the U.S., was Swatmarama of Yogi in India in the 15th A century. Hatha Yoga is the most commonly practiced type in the U.S. and is excellent for beginners. It is gentle, with slow and gentle movements and emphasis on the participation of the poses and integrating your breathing into the movement. It is prepared for a great introduction to yoga, as it will include a variety of asanas, pranayama, and and singing. Hatha YogaFor other types of yoga, which could be taught on your yoga center. Hatha is a good way to stretch themselves, the muscles work, get in touch with your body to relax and reduce stress.

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini yoga focuses on psycho-spiritual growth and body, the potential for maturation, giving special attention to the role of the spine and the endocrine system for the understanding of yogic awakening. The practice of Kundalini Yogaconsists of a series of postures, expressive movements and utterances, cultivation of character, breathing, and the degree of concentration. You can find Kundalini physically and mentally demanding, if you're a beginner and unfamiliar with yoga exercises are singing, and meditation, and Hatha way or beginner class will probably be a better way.

Lyengar Yoga

Lyengar Yoga is a form of yoga, hatha used is similar to, but itfocuses more on body posture and balance, will hold more, and with props such as straps, blankets, and blocks. It is also a good choice for beginners.

Kundalini yoga emphasizes rapid movement through the poses and emphasizes breathing, chanting and meditation. It is a spiritual feel than Hatha and focuses on energy balance in the body.



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