Yoga For Beginners - An Overview

Most students are baffled by the different types oflease of blood.
yoga present. These yoga types are to be performed- Bikram/Hot yoga has 26 moves. This is practiced in a
by changing the asanas (postures) often to achievehot room - about 95 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It helps
the desired and specific goals. Here is a list of differentin cleansing sweat and muscle relaxation.
types of yoga and one can find the best suit- Asthanga asana demands more physical
according to the individual needs. Let's have a look atmovements. There are certain movements to be
basic Yoga asanas.performed in a cyclic order. It is used for weight loss
- Hatha is the most suitable for beginners whichpurpose and is very effective. It also helps in improving
teaches basic poses. They are very gentle, slowconcentration.
paced and soothing background music is played.- Iyengar yoga is named after the teacher, Yogi B.K.S.
- Vinyasa asana tries to synchronize the physicalIyengar. It focuses on proper body alignment and it
movements with breathing. This includes "Suninvolves slow bodily movements concentrating on long
Salutations" mandatorily which is very good for health.holds. It uses various props such as blankets, straps,
Stretching classes are done at the end of the class.and other items.
- Kundalini yoga involves quick body movements- Jivamukti yoga is done by chanting mantras,
rather than holding long positions. People might evenmeditation and studies of spiritual realm.
chant some mantras while practicing yoga. It teachesAll these types of yoga classes offer a much
breath control during posture performance. This makescomfortable life but one has to consult a doctor before
energy to flow all over the body and pumps in newstarting on his own.