Yoga - A General Overview
November 26th, 2008
It is not possible to make a list of all types of Yoga as it has been around for hundreds of years. If you are looking for a particular the kind of Yoga which will suit you, listed below is a summary of some different varieties of yoga which will interest you.
It is true that the main focus of almost all disciplines of Yoga is on postures and breathing. In order to get the desired effect of this practice there is also focus on performing the postures and breathing in the correct way. For example Vinyasa style is a form of yoga where if moves from one posture to the other all the time focusing on rhythmic breathing. It is not for the novice as it is speedy and focused. Power Yoga, Jivamukti, White Lotus, Kali Ray TriYoga and Ashtanga are all a part of Vinyasa approach to yoga.
Iyengar style yoga, on the other hand, is much slower and focused more on fully experiencing each pose and each breath to its fullest potential. Deep intent on the details of each movement helps the practitioner experience a peace and relaxation throughout the mind and body. Props can be used to help beginners and those with disabilities hold poses.
Yoga began as a religious endeavor toward enlightenment and today, there are still forms of yoga that you can practice to explore your spirituality. Many religions practice their own forms of meditation and yoga, but you will also find a non-denominational version in some of the following spiritual yogic paths: Sivananda Yoga, Integral, Ananda, Kundalini, ISHTA, Kripalu, Anusara, and Tibetan.
A particular form of yoga known as ‘hatha’ we may come across which is a mixture of different types of yoga. It basically focuses on achieving a balance between thoughtful and forceful poses. This form is especially popular in the West and is very popular among beginners.
Don’t hold back! So many different variations of yoga are present that it is possible to try out as many as we want and definitely not stick to one type initially. We should make use of classes which are available and decide the one which matches to our needs.
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