| There are a vast number of different types of yoga in | | | | setting which allows muscles to become more flexible |
| the world of exercise and health and there are many | | | | and allowing the body to pose better. |
| different reasons to try things out and attempt | | | | The next style of yoga is often referred to as "power |
| different recipes. Some styles promote a spiritual | | | | yoga" and is not for the beginner. It is called Astanga |
| higher plane, while others are simple physical exercises | | | | and involves a lot of strength and stamina to stay in |
| designed to expound the body's potential. | | | | place for long periods of time. |
| The common styles of yoga | | | | Kripalu is a form of yoga that focuses more closely on |
| The first kind is something called Ananda. It is ideal for | | | | meditation and body alignment. It is about centering the |
| the beginner's set because it doesn't take a whole lot | | | | self in the way that is most helpful to the mind and |
| of initial effort. It is simple to learn and will not harm | | | | soul. |
| anyone. | | | | Integral yoga is a westernized form of the craft, but no |
| Kundalini is another type. This one was one of the first | | | | less strenuous. It looks simple due to its basic postures, |
| to come over to the new world. It includes the ability to | | | | but it can be modified to fit the style of the practitioner. |
| breath deeply as a means of spreading important life | | | | It is also good for beginners. |
| energies throughout the body. | | | | One newer form of the craft of yoga is called |
| Bikram is another basic set of exercises classified as | | | | Anasura and is emphasized on the spiritual as well as |
| yoga. It is most often done in a controlled, heated | | | | on proper alignment of the body. |