| So you want to start doing yoga, but you need help on | | | | Jois. This particular brand of yoga is an extreme style |
| getting started. Well, you have come to the right place | | | | of yoga that focuses on performing its poses, flowing |
| to begin your journey. This article will give you a list of | | | | in certain order at a fast pace. When literally translated, |
| different styles to choose from. Although most yoga | | | | Ashtanga means "eight limbs," The eight limbs stand |
| styles use the same basic positions, their fundamental | | | | for a path to cleansing made up of eight spiritual |
| attitudes and teachings can be different. At the end of | | | | practices. Since it is practiced so fast it naturally |
| this article series, you will be able to find the perfect | | | | requires a lot of endurance. Many of you may have |
| one for you. | | | | heard of Ashtanga yoga because it is commonly |
| ANUSARA: Attitude, Alignment, and Action | | | | known as "the power yoga." |
| Anusara yoga, developed in 1997 by John Friend, is a | | | | BIRKRAM: The Hot Yoga |
| brand of Hatha yoga that focuses on harmony and | | | | Birkram Yoga was developed by Bikram Choudhury |
| joy. Anusara is based upon the Tantric philosophy and | | | | and has gained the reputation of being "the hot yoga." |
| the "Universal Principles of Alignment" which sees | | | | Why is it called the hot yoga? Because the 26 poses |
| goodness as having an intrinsic nature. You can | | | | are practiced in temperatures higher than 95 degrees! |
| remember Anusara by the three A's: Attitude, | | | | According to Bikram, practicing at high temperatures |
| Alignment, and Action. The main focus of Anusara | | | | allows your muscles to loosen and also help you |
| yoga is positive attitude, alignment awareness of the | | | | sweat- which is a key method of cleansing toxins |
| body, and the flow action of energy. To be more | | | | from the body. |
| specific it tunes you into what your body does while | | | | Well, we got three down, but there are many more to |
| perform each pose. | | | | go. Look for my next articles in this series where I will |
| ASHTANGA: The Power Yoga | | | | go through the Forest, Hatha, and Integral styles. In the |
| Ashtanga yoga was first developed by K. Pattabhi | | | | mean time learn more Natural Wellness Techniques. |