| Most students are baffled by the different types of | | | | lease 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 achieve | | | | hot room - about 95 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It helps |
| the desired and specific goals. Here is a list of different | | | | in 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 at | | | | movements. 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 which | | | | purpose and is very effective. It also helps in improving |
| teaches basic poses. They are very gentle, slow | | | | concentration. |
| paced and soothing background music is played. | | | | - Iyengar yoga is named after the teacher, Yogi B.K.S. |
| - Vinyasa asana tries to synchronize the physical | | | | Iyengar. It focuses on proper body alignment and it |
| movements with breathing. This includes "Sun | | | | involves 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 even | | | | meditation and studies of spiritual realm. |
| chant some mantras while practicing yoga. It teaches | | | | All these types of yoga classes offer a much |
| breath control during posture performance. This makes | | | | comfortable life but one has to consult a doctor before |
| energy to flow all over the body and pumps in new | | | | starting on his own. |