| Yoga is an ancient method of meditation and exercise | | | | Hatha - a slower, easier yoga that helps with |
| that is quickly growing in popularity. There are many | | | | relaxation |
| different types of yoga, all of which have different | | | | Bikram - also called "hot yoga," this is performed in a |
| benefits for your physical and mental health. For | | | | heated room to emphasize physical workout and |
| people who are looking for an alternative to regular | | | | mental challenge |
| modes of exercise, yoga is a wonderful way to | | | | Iyengar - a form of exercise that uses equipment like |
| change your routine yet still experience beneficial | | | | blocks and straps to help with flexibility and balance |
| workouts. | | | | Kundalini - focuses on drawing up your energy and |
| In general, yoga focuses on slower movements that | | | | meditating |
| increase flexibility while also increasing strength. It can | | | | Vinyasa - a very physical type of yoga that uses a |
| help you channel your energy and focus your mind so | | | | series of flowing postures to keep you constantly |
| that you can achieve maximum benefit from your | | | | working |
| yoga session. This ancient ancient form of exercise is | | | | There are also specialized yoga classes that are good |
| especially helpful for people who may not be able to | | | | for pregnant women. Expecting mothers can maintain |
| participate in high-impact workouts such as running. | | | | strength and flexibility while developing mental focus, all |
| Additionally, yoga's focus on stretching and strength | | | | of which can make the labor and delivery process |
| has been linked to joint healing and help with back pain. | | | | easier. Additionally, exercise during pregnancy can help |
| If you are interested in trying yoga, it is important to | | | | your body recover faster after the birth of your |
| first determine the best type for you. Primarily, you | | | | precious child. |
| should choose your yoga based on whether you are | | | | Many people choose to combine yoga with other |
| looking for more of a physical challenge, method of | | | | methods of exercise in order to enjoy a full-body |
| relaxation, or a supplement to your regular workout. | | | | workout. |
| Common types of yoga include: | | | | |