| There are so many different ways to get involved in | | | | to the heat. |
| yoga. Some of them are harder than others, but they | | | | Astanga is the next style of yoga, this one more |
| all agree in one thing: They are great ways to expand | | | | commonly referred to as power yoga. It is for the |
| what you are capable of, both physically and spiritually. | | | | practiced yoga master who is able to maintain |
| These are a few of the different types you might be | | | | strength and position over time. |
| exposed to as you explore the possibilities of yoga. | | | | Alignment is the key to Kripalu, a style of yoga |
| Yoga: Common types and styles | | | | focused on the alignment of the body and on |
| Ananda is one style, and is preferred for people first | | | | meditative poses. It takes a lot of concentration to do it |
| trying out the practice of yoga. It is renowned for its | | | | properly. |
| simplicity and ability to be practices by anybody | | | | Integral yoga is another style, this one very good for |
| anywhere. | | | | the beginner and the advanced person. It takes very |
| Kundalini is the next type of yoga to learn. It was one | | | | little effort to modify the basic setups and positions to |
| of the first to come west from yoga's origins. It | | | | suit yourself. |
| involves a whole lot of controlled, deep breathing | | | | The craft of Anasura yoga fixtures mostly on the |
| exercises. | | | | spiritual realm, and less on the ability of the body to |
| The next type of yoga is called Bikram and is usually | | | | pose itself over time. It is very critical of body alignment |
| done in heated rooms such as saunas. These environs | | | | as well. |
| allow practitioners to move a lot more loosely thanks | | | | |