| Are you looking for an activity that will allow you to | | | | techniques. |
| steer clear of the stresses in your life, while maintaining | | | | 2. Anusara - the thrust of the yogic exercises involved |
| the balance and harmony of your body? This is what | | | | in Anusara Yoga is oriented towards the heart. |
| yoga is all about. In layman's term, this is the discipline | | | | 3. Ashtanga - also known as the power of yoga, |
| of stretching and toning your body through breathing | | | | Ashtanga follows a series of steps and poses which |
| techniques, exercises, posture, diet and relaxation | | | | are vigorous and quite athletic. |
| techniques. Basically, the goal of this activity is to | | | | 4. Bikram - this is also known as Fire Yoga or Hot |
| maintain control of your own body and mind. | | | | Yoga, a style developed by Bikram Choudhury which |
| Read on to find out more about it, its different types | | | | practiced in a heated and humidified room. |
| and tips for beginners. | | | | 5. Integral Yoga - this type focuses on the healing |
| Yoga for Beginners, Anyone? | | | | power of relaxation. |
| If you see a room full of individuals undergoing | | | | 6. Iyngar - the center of study in this type is symmetry |
| advanced classes, you might be intimidated at the | | | | and alignment. |
| complicated poses that they make. This is the reason | | | | 7. Kripalu - this style of yogic exercises deals with the |
| why there is a different set of poses and exercises | | | | 'yoga of consciousness'. |
| which are meant for beginners. | | | | 8. Kundalini - the focus of this style is to awaken one's |
| Basically, a beginner's class will give you a preview of | | | | energy. |
| what the discipline is all about. Probably the only thing | | | | 9. Sivanada - if you want to live a healthier lifestyle, this |
| that you need is a mat and a willingness to learn about | | | | is the style to go for. |
| the basics. | | | | 10. Tantra - ideal for couples, this type deals with |
| Different Strokes for Different Folks: 11 Types of | | | | sensual spirituality. |
| Yoga | | | | 11. Viniyoga - focuses on a gentle flow of the energies |
| After graduating from beginner's class, there are | | | | within the mind, body and spirit. |
| different paths that you can pursue. Take a look at the | | | | No matter which type of yogic exercises it is that you |
| 9 different types that you can consider studying: | | | | will go for, they all seek to create that delicate balance |
| | | | between the body, the mind and the spirit. |
| 1. Ananda - this type focuses more on meditation | | | | |