By Joseph Devine
Yoga is an all-encompassing lifestyle consisting of exercise, diet, holistic healing, and mental wellness. Originally developed in India, yoga is a practice that refers to physical and mental discipline. However, the popularity of yoga as a method of exercise has been on the rise in the past few years throughout the United States.
There are several types of yoga that are utilized for exercise and otherwise. Yoga is very beneficial due to the stretching it provides as well as development of core stability. Even professional athletes are beginning to get into yoga, recognizing the potential for not only physical well-being but also mental strength. Before you decide to take up yoga, you might want to check out the different practices of yoga to decide what is best for you.
Hatha yoga is the basic type of yoga that most people think of when picturing yoga. It works to balance the mind and body through poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Practicing Hatha yoga is an excellent way to combat stress and worry-based tensions. Additionally, Hatha yoga is a great way to stretch your muscles and relax.
Iyengar yoga is a slightly more intense category of exercise that focuses on the alignment of the body. Technically a subcategory of Hatha, Iyengar is a very different type of yoga that utilizes props, such as belts and blocks, to aid you in performing the poses. Practicing Iyengar yoga is a great way to jump into the more difficult poses of yoga because the props help you reach certain positions without the muscular effort required to fulfill them unaided. Interestingly, Iyengar has shown to alleviate symptoms of depression.
Ashtanga yoga, also called Vinyasa yoga, is a very flowing form of poses that utilizes a connective element, called a vinyasa, in between sets of traditional poses. This method is an excellent way to keep your heart rate up, as you are not given time to rest between positions. This ties in with the goal of Ashtanga/Vinyasa yoga: purification of the body. As you flow from pose to pose, the heat created by your body is supposed to increase circulation and cause you to sweat out toxins. Overall, this yoga is a wonderful way to become more flexible and strong at the same time.
Lastly, there exists a very intense form of yoga named Bikram. Also called Hot yoga, Bikram is typically practiced in a room that has been heated to 105°F. 26 postures are specifically used, as well as two breathing exercises, which all take place in a class lasting about 90 minutes. Like Ashtanga yoga, the heat of the room helps rid your body of impurities while promoting a deeper stretch.
There are even more, less mainstream types of yoga such as Ayurvedic that are available.
However, please use this quick overview to point you in the right direction to a healthy lifestyle.
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Joseph Devine
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