| Hindu Culture has given to the world the practice of | | | | Astanga Yoga: is taught using different asanas in |
| yoga which works to balance and create harmony | | | | combination that involves exercising all parts of the |
| with body control and mind control thereby seeks to | | | | body in an order. The asanas are practices in fluid |
| take the practitioner to a higher consciousness. The | | | | movement continuously and results in greater control |
| system has been practiced in India for centuries | | | | and improved stamina in the body. |
| together and times immemorial. The yoga system | | | | Kripalu: Meditation and breathing techniques in |
| consists of breathing exercises that stills the mind and | | | | combination to gain body and mind control and |
| improves mind control, besides the asanas or | | | | alignment. |
| exercises for the body parts coupled with meditation. | | | | Integral: Builds overall body flexibility and improves co |
| Few of the well known yoga systems are: | | | | ordination through basic exercises. This is ideal for |
| Ananda: Ideal for beginners and for those who are | | | | beginners who want an introduction to yoga. |
| new to the science of Yoga. Involves basic exercises | | | | Anasura: Introduces spiritual practices through body |
| that improves body flexibility and does not involve | | | | and mind alignment. |
| chanting or meditation. | | | | Iyengar: System promotes body flexibility, control as |
| Kundalini Yoga Practice: Involves awakening the | | | | well as cure for physical ailments through body |
| energy in the body through concentrated breathing | | | | exercises which can be done with the help of props, |
| techniques. This was one of the earliest yogic systems | | | | pillows, cushions, rope etc. |
| to be introduced in the west. | | | | Yoga promotes the physical, mental and spiritual |
| Bikaram Yoga: Involves physical exercising combined | | | | wellbing in human society. Depending upon what you |
| with breathing technique, practiced under intense heat | | | | are looking for and your goal, appropriate system can |
| of around 100 degrees room temperature to help | | | | be chosen as a practice and make further progress to |
| improve body flexibility. The asanas are 26 in number | | | | higher practices. |
| that are repeated several times. | | | | |