Know More About Yoga
Sep 18th, 2008 by Gary Pearson
It is not possible to make a list of all types of Yoga as it has been around for hundreds of years. If you are looking for a particular the kind of Yoga which will suit you, listed below is a summary of some different varieties of yoga which will interest you.
It is true that the main focus of almost all disciplines of Yoga is on postures and breathing. In order to get the desired effect of this practice there is also focus on performing the postures and breathing in the correct way. For example Vinyasa style is a form of yoga where if moves from one posture to the other all the time focusing on rhythmic breathing. It is not for the novice as it is speedy and focused. Power Yoga, Jivamukti, White Lotus, Kali Ray TriYoga and Ashtanga are all a part of Vinyasa approach to yoga.
If you want slow Yoga which focuses on postures with relaxed breathing then Iyengar style Yoga is the one. An individual doing this Yoga experiences relaxation and peace in the mind as well as the body as it targets every detail of the movements. A beginner can take help of props to hold on to the poses.
Yoga began as a religious endeavor toward enlightenment and today, there are still forms of yoga that you can practice to explore your spirituality. Many religions practice their own forms of meditation and yoga, but you will also find a non-denominational version in some of the following spiritual yogic paths: Sivananda Yoga, Integral, Ananda, Kundalini, ISHTA, Kripalu, Anusara, and Tibetan.
Should you come across a form of yoga described as ‘hatha,’ this is a combination of any of the above types of yoga and more. Focused on promoting a balance between meditative and strength poses, this is a common form of yoga in the West and may be a good place for beginners to start.
Don’t hold back! So many different variations of yoga are present that it is possible to try out as many as we want and definitely not stick to one type initially. We should make use of classes which are available and decide the one which matches to our needs.
