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Popular types of Yoga for your Introduction

Iyengar Yoga

One of the soft styles of yoga, Iyengar is perfect for beginners and who haven't exercised in a while. In a lack of flexibility, you can use chairs & pillows to compensate if you have back or joint problems.

Adds up of Meditation with Iyenger Yoga should be good for mental & physical fitness.

 

Vikram (Bikram) Yoga

This style of Yoga done in a hot room that is 38 C or higher. Because to replicate the temperature environment of Yoga's birthplace in INDIA.

This style of focuses on 26 postures that are meant to be performed in particular order. The exercises are intense & very physical, which, when combined with HEAT, makes out for a tough workout.

 

Hatha Yoga

This style of Yoga focuses on simple poses that flow from one to the other at very comfortable pace.

Generally, participants are encouraged to go at their own pace, taking time will be better with lots of breathing & meditation into their workout.

Hatha Yoga is ideal for those needing a stress release at the end of a tough day.

 

Ashtanga Yoga or Raja Yoga (Power Yoga)

Raja Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga is the path of physical and mental control. Hatha yoga and kundalini yoga are different forms of raja yoga.

Meditation, asanas, and pranayam (breathing techniques) are used to bring the mind under control and bring it to higher states of consciousness.

Raja Yoga is also called Astanga Yoga because it is composed of eight elements.

 

Karma Yoga

Karma yoga is the yoga of action. It involves dedication of all work as an offering to God with no thought of personal gain.

The karma yogi tries to help everyone -- humans, animals, plants, and the whole world by performing selfless action.

This path of yoga can be practiced at all times when there is need.

 

Bhakti Yoga Bhakti yoga is the path of devotion. Prayer, chanting, repetition of mantras, ceremony and ritual are form of bhakti yoga.

 

Jnana Yoga

Jnana Yoga is the most direct yogic path. Study of sacred scriptures, reflection, analysis, and meditation are used in this method. Jnana yoga is characterized by inquiry into the nature of the self. This method is considered the most difficult path.

NOTE:

  • Jnana Yoga: Covers Yama and Niyama.

  • Karma Yoga: It is the science of action covers Prathyahara.

 

 




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