The coolest types of yoga: descriptions of all kinds of yoga
Hatha, the yoga of force: the bodily movements and breath Karma, the yoga of selfless service: think Mother Theresa Raja, the yoga of meditation: think of The Buddha Mantra, the yoga of words: think Hare Krishnas Jana, the yoga of intellect: think academia and research Bahkti, the yoga of devotion Most of the world understands yoga to be Hatha based, as it is the most commonly found form. The types of Hatha yoga are as varied as can be imagined, and classes are teacher dependent. Meaning that each teacher imbues their classes with their life experiences and knowledge. Therefore we have a cornucopia of exciting styles to choose from. The most common are: Ashtanga Vinyasa, Bikram and Iyengar; all the founders as you remember were students of Krishnamcharia. Sivananda was one of the first styles to become popular in the West. Jivamukti, Kundalini, Svaroopa, and Forrest are also in demand. More contemporary forms of yoga are Yin yoga, Click here to learn more! Click here to read more about Anusara yoga, developed by John Friend is a response to the need for greater alignment and attentiveness during practices. Jamie and Justin Allison offer three day Anusara workshops that focused on hip openers, arm balances and inversions. It was very educational and difficult! The precise focus on alignment allowed one to learn how to "tweak" postures to extract the deepest sensation possible. So much of what we pass up in a posture is actually critical information regarding the alignment and intensity of the posture. Click here to read about Yinyasa which is a hybrid of vinyasa and yin that in my opinion combines the best benefits of both styles. Vinyasa or it's non-purist sister, Power yoga. Yoga medics is a physician monitored form of rehabilitative yoga.
Hand yoga or mudras are special forms of developed asanas. Where yoga meets a more extreme experience is wonderfully evident in the Aerial yoga class at the Detroit Fly House. Check out some experiences with these different types of yoga as they happen. I am on a yoga odyssey and hope to have a great class with every type of yoga out there! Some information regarding the schools visited will be available too. A huge contributor toward the joy of yoga for so many, is the ability to be a student again. To have the wonder, amazement and sheer happiness at learning and growing. We are so lucky to have these experiences. Step up to the yoga buffet and get a huge helping of the best nourishment you will ever get. Yoga nourishes your mind, body and spirit as you learn to accept and embrace where you are and grow to where you should be...not where you THINK you should be.
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