| Yoga is one of the oldest traditional practices of Hindu | | | | ordination, control and improve stamina with controlled |
| Culture. The system aims at uniting body and soul with | | | | movements and asanas covering different parts of |
| the maker our God. The discipline consists of rituals | | | | the body. |
| and exercises with body postures that aim to balance | | | | Kripalu: Meditation technique involving body awareness |
| the body and the mind. Yoga is being practiced widely | | | | with breath control and mind control. |
| in the west for the benefits that one derives both in | | | | Integral: Basic body movement and flexibility postures |
| terms of body and mind's well being. | | | | designed for beginners without having to test ones |
| Some of the popular Yoga schools are | | | | limits. Very ideal for beginners who want an |
| Ananda: This type is perfect for beginners as it does | | | | introduction to yoga philosophy. |
| not require a lot of strength or flexibility neither involves | | | | Anasura: Aims to promote spiritual practice with body |
| any type of chanting. The movements are very simple. | | | | and mind alignment. |
| Kundalini Yoga: One of the earliest systems introduced | | | | Iyengar: Includes Therauptic asanans for treating |
| to the western world and entails concentrated | | | | various body ailments combined with use of various |
| breathing techniques and practices to awaken the | | | | accessories like pillows, cushions, props for meditation, |
| energy fields within the body. | | | | stretching rope etc to build body flexibility through |
| Bikram Yoga: Involves extensive physical workout | | | | exercises. |
| under intense heated atmosphere of upto 100 degree | | | | Yoga is for everyone and aims to promote physical, |
| room temperature. Aims to improve muscle flexibility | | | | mental and spiritual well being of man. Depending upon |
| and involves stretching asanas covered in the 26 | | | | what one is seeking, whether spiritual enlighten, mental |
| poses and breathing techniques. | | | | peace or physical fitness, you can choose the most |
| Astanga Yoga: Involves building body movement co | | | | appropriate system that helps you reach your goal. |