There are as many types of yoga as reason why you should practise it, or try it at least. A lot of people who has never tried it thinks it is a more spiritual thing where you sit in uncomfortable positions and sing chants (and you can certainly do that). But Yoga has much more to offer, and you can choose from a restorative class, focused on stretching or get a high intensity class.
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BIKRAM YOGA/ HOT YOGA
Bikram Choudhury, who was an Indian Olympic athlete in the 60’s, founded Bikram Yoga. In 90 minutes you perform a sequence of 26 postures, and it requires discipline, effort and concentration.
Hot Yoga doesn’t repeat the same sequence and classes are usually 60 minutes long.
Both styles require a heated environment, that helps with flexibility It also detoxifies the body as you sweat all the toxins away.
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POWER YOGA
Widely extended, this style takes other yoga styles further, and combines yoga postures or asanas with intense aerobic workout. How? By creating a flow. There’s no stop between poses, and it is the style recommended for people looking for a more intense workout.
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POWER YOGA
Widely extended, this style takes other yoga styles further, and combines yoga postures or asanas with intense aerobic workout. How? By creating a flow. There’s no stop between poses, and it is the style recommended for people looking for a more intense workout.
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HATHA YOGA
Perfect for beginners, Hatha yoga pairs basic postures with breathing and meditation to achieve enlightenment. It is the foundation of all yoga styles.
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ASHTANGA
Physically complex, as it involves coordination between breathing and a serie of poses that make you sweat and improves circulation. This yoga style is not recommended for beginners.
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IYENGAR
Developed by Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar, this style focuses on postures and body alignment. Each pose last a longer period of time and it uses objects like chairs, blocks, cushions or straps to help keeping the posture and perform a better pose.
Iyengar is your style if you are looking for a better flexibility and endurance.
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IYENGAR
Developed by Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar, this style focuses on postures and body alignment. Each pose last a longer period of time and it uses objects like chairs, blocks, cushions or straps to help keeping the posture and perform a better pose.
Iyengar is your style if you are looking for a better flexibility and endurance.
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KUNDALINI
Kundalini concentrates on “corporeal energy”. It combines poses, meditation, breathing exercises and chanting.
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ACROYOGA
This style combines yoga and acrobatics. Definitely not for begginers. It is the only style where you need a partner. It requires a lot of concentration and coordination, it provides mental and physical health.
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VINYASA
Focusing on inhale and exhale, there is a flow of movements that stretches and strengthens the muscles.
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VINYASA
Focusing on inhale and exhale, there is a flow of movements that stretches and strengthens the muscles.
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