| Yoga is a training system for body and mind that can | | | | Yin yoga is developed by Paul Grilley, and is a tranquil |
| be traced back more than 5000 years. It focuses on | | | | type of yoga, which focuses on deep stretching and |
| what is here and now and on being present. Therefore | | | | balancing of the body. In Yin Yoga positions are held |
| yoga has become more popular than ever - it brings | | | | for a long time. Yin yoga combines wisdom from |
| back focus on the present, in a world that is constantly | | | | Taoism and Chinese acupuncture with the Indian yoga |
| changing and where humans are often focusing on the | | | | philosophy. |
| future instead of the present. There are many | | | | Power |
| different types of yoga and they are all a | | | | Power yoga is based on Astanga yoga and for those |
| development of the ancient form. However, as a | | | | who want a vigorous workout. This type of yoga is |
| beginner it can be very difficult to know which type of | | | | often seen in gyms and fitness centers. Even though it |
| yoga to try out with. Only by trying different styles, you | | | | is based on Astanga yoga, it is often a mixture of |
| can find out which one suit you better. Therefore, this | | | | many different types of yoga, forming a very dynamic |
| article will provide you with a brief overview of some | | | | yoga class. |
| of the most common types of yoga. | | | | Iyengar |
| Hatha | | | | Iyengar Yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar - one |
| The classical Hatha yoga consists of the original | | | | of the most known yoga teachers in the world. In the |
| physical postures and breathing exercises, usually done | | | | physical positions there is a strong emphasis on detail |
| in a calm and relaxed pace with pauses between the | | | | and on body position and straight lines. Another |
| positions. Most of the yoga types performed in the | | | | characteristic of this yoga style is that it frequently |
| West are inspired by Hatha, and they all vary in their | | | | uses tools such as blocks and belts. In Iyengar yoga, |
| shape in terms of 'asanas' - the natural positions - and | | | | each position is often held for a long time, and the |
| their focus on breathing and meditation. The focus of | | | | breathing deepens the effect of each position. |
| Hatha is typically to perform the classic posts properly | | | | Tri |
| in accordance with the body's abilities. 'Ha' means in | | | | Tri Yoga is a trinity of physical poses, breathing, and |
| Sanskrit 'sun' while 'tha' means 'moon'. Hatha | | | | focus on a combination of flow and static positions. |
| represents the duality in life - yin and yang, masculine | | | | Characteristic of this type of yoga is the use of |
| and feminine, darkness and light. Hatha Yoga tries to | | | | wave-like backbone movements and breathing |
| balance these opposing forces. | | | | exercises. The founder Kali Ray has created seven |
| Vinyasa | | | | levels of severity and meditative content. |
| Vinyasa yoga is more dynamic than Hatha yoga since | | | | Sivananda |
| the yoga exercises are performed at a fast pace | | | | Sivananda yoga is a gentle form of yoga and |
| without long breaks between them in a flow. The | | | | recommends a healthy vegetarian lifestyle and positive |
| name Vinyasa refers to the movement respiratory | | | | thinking and meditation. This yoga style was founded |
| system, and it is about the relationship of the breath | | | | by Swami Vishnu-devananda. A Sivananda yoga class |
| and the movements.During the practise of Vinyasa | | | | also consists of chanting, meditation and deep |
| yoga much heat is formed in the body and therefore | | | | relaxation. |
| the body produces a lot of waste through sweat. | | | | Kundalini |
| Astanga | | | | Kundalini yoga includes physical exercise but is |
| Astanga yoga is a very physically challenging type of | | | | concentrated on breathing exercises and chanting. The |
| yoga, and provides good training for strength, flexibility | | | | purpose is to awaken the kundalini energy located at |
| and endurance. Astanga yoga consists of a series of | | | | the bottom of the spine and help it to move up along |
| yoga exercises performed in a flow without a break in | | | | the spine through the body's chakras in order to reach |
| between. In Astanga Yoga, the breathing must be | | | | your head and give a strong spiritual experience. |
| coordinated with the movements as in Vinyasa Yoga. | | | | Kundalini is very powerful and should only be exercised |
| Yin | | | | in collaboration with an experienced teacher. |