| Mention yoga and many people assume it is a uniform | | | | Hatha is really quite a generalized term. Hatha |
| practice. In truth, there many different forms of yoga | | | | encompasses many different forms of yoga, though a |
| that can be practiced and each has a different | | | | Hatha course will usually move at a slow pace. In |
| approach. | | | | many ways, Hatha is the best introductory yoga |
| What are the many different forms of yoga? To | | | | course. Also, you will find that Vinyasa is another form |
| grasp them, you will first have to understand that | | | | of yoga that beginners will enjoy due to the |
| some forms of yoga are more popular than others. | | | | breath-synchronized movements and slow poses. In |
| For the sake of this article, we will be discussing the | | | | great contract to Hatha and Vinyasa is Iyengar ... |
| most popular forms of yoga, so that you may find | | | | though this type of yoga is closer to its true roots. |
| these types at a local fitness club in your area. Those | | | | What are the different types of yoga poses involved |
| yoga classes that you are likely to come across | | | | in Iyengar? |
| include: Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Bikram. | | | | Iyengar is really based upon bodily alignment. Those |
| Let's start with the one that is gaining a lot of attention | | | | that practice this form of yoga do so in order to hold |
| lately: Bikram. Bikram yoga is also known as "hot | | | | various poses for long periods of time. There are also |
| yoga," and since its inception people have been | | | | many props that will be used in an Iyengar course |
| yearning to learn these exercises. This movement | | | | (blankets, blocks, straps), and these courses are highly |
| was first begun by Bikram Choudhury many years | | | | addictive. As you can see, there are many sorts of |
| ago with the intent that it would become an intense | | | | yoga that you can easily take part in. |
| form of yoga. Bikram is done in an extremely hot | | | | What are the different types of yoga not mentioned |
| room (usually 95 to 100 degrees), which helps to | | | | here? Well, there are many. The fact is that yoga is an |
| loosen tight muscles. In addition, the high heat will cause | | | | ancient practice with many different schools and |
| a person to sweat profusely (sweating cleanses the | | | | teachings. Although your local health club may offer a |
| body). Usually, this class will contain around 10 poses, | | | | few of the aforementioned courses, it is better to find |
| though some contain all 26 poses. Another popular | | | | a true yoga center near you. Find the type that works |
| form of yoga is Hatha, and you are sure to find this | | | | for you (using the above information as a guide), and |
| one near you as well. | | | | begin your healthy yoga filled life today. |