| For many of us, cranking out a ten-minute mile on a | | | | deliver physical benefits, it also reduces stress while |
| treadmill or pounding the floor of the racquetball court | | | | promoting relaxation. When it comes to aging well, |
| can mean major joint pain. Fortunately, you can cover | | | | yoga is one of the best activities you can do. |
| all three of your major exercise types (aerobic, | | | | Some types of it are more strenuous than others, so |
| anaerobic and stretching) through a low-impact activity | | | | before you sign up for a class or purchase a yoga |
| like yoga. | | | | DVD, you may want to make sure you're choosing a |
| Yoga is an ancient Indian practiced designed to | | | | yoga program that's right for you. Keep reading to |
| promote relaxation, health and flexibility. By using a | | | | learn about the five major types of yoga: |
| series of poses and breathing techniques, yoga also | | | | Integral Yoga: This is a basic and very gentle form of |
| works on the practitioner's balance, strength and | | | | yoga with a set pattern of postures. The emphasis is |
| overall health. | | | | on pose control, relaxation and deep meditation. Integral |
| It has been shown to reduce blood pressure, lower | | | | yoga is perfect for beginners. |
| cholesterol levels, diminish back pain and improve | | | | Ashtanga Yoga: You may see Ashtanga yoga listed |
| cardiovascular health. Depending on the type of yoga | | | | as "power yoga." This type of yoga moves fast and |
| you do, yoga can be an aerobic, anaerobic or | | | | focuses on a continuous flow of movement through |
| stretching exercise or all three. | | | | the traditional yoga poses. By incorporating strength, |
| Essentially, yoga tones and stretches all your joints and | | | | aerobic exertion and flexibility, Ashtange embodies all |
| muscles. Not only does this unique form of exercise | | | | three types of exercise. |