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9 Types Of Yoga

9/1/2015

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By Dominic Zumbrun
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You have heard all about the benefits of yoga – increased flexibility, increased muscle tone and weight loss – and now you have decided to give it a try. But when you look for a local class, you realize there are many different types of yoga to choose from. Which one is right for you?

The best way to decide which style of yoga is right for you is to try a few different yoga studios and stick with the one that feels right. Here are a few descriptions of the nine types of yoga to help you narrow down your search.

Hatha

This is great for beginners because it has a slow pace and focuses on holding poses for a long time. It is considered a gentler form of yoga and a good place to start your yoga journey.

Iyengar

If you are a detailed oriented person, this is the yoga type for you. Here you will focus on precision poses and body alignment. Most Iyengar instructors will share lots of information during class so you will become an educated yogi in no time.

Ashtanga

Here you will be performing six series of specific yoga poses so you will know exactly what comes next in each class. You will focus on perfecting each pose.

Bikram

Some critics call this the McDonald’s of yoga as each studio (or franchise) teaches the exact same 26 poses. The room is heated to 105 degrees and 40 percent humidity. This is another good place to start for beginners.

Hot Yoga

The name pretty much describes itself. Like Bikram yoga, the room is heated, however, the instructors are not confined to only 26 poses. If you love to sweat, this is for you.

Kundalini

This type of yoga incorporates chanting, singing and meditating. Many consider it a more spiritual form of yoga.

Yin Yoga

Want to calm your mind and experience inner peace? Then Yin Yoga is for you. Poses are held for several minutes and it has a meditative component to it. This yoga type allows you to stretch out and unwind.

Restorative

This is for those who want a mellow yoga workout. Its slow movement allows you to experience a deep relaxation and will help you unwind from a stressful day.

Vinyasa

Vinyasa is a faster-paced yoga practice. It incorporates breathing and movement together in an almost dance-like practice. It’s great for beginners as it moves from pose to pose quickly. You will not be bored here.

The Downtown Athletic Club offers Flow Yoga classes with a Vinyasa bend that are perfect for anyone, whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi. Stop by and check out a class today.

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5/31/2018 03:24:16 am

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2/5/2019 06:30:08 am

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6/12/2019 01:24:34 am

Yoga help us to relax completely which boost our immune system. Thanks for sharing this good post.

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8/5/2019 11:07:47 am

My mom wants to know which type of yoga she needs to practice. I like how you mention restorative yoga are slow movements that bring deep relaxation. Thank you for the information. I'll contact a yoga teacher so my mom can start restorative yoga workouts.

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8/5/2019 12:47:57 pm

Thanks for helping me learn more about yoga I didn't know that hot yoga is good for those who love to sweat. That said, maybe it could be good to learn how log these sessions go for so you know how long you'll be sweating.

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12/10/2019 02:50:28 am

Nice post, Thanks for sharing such a great information. It is too beneficial

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12/13/2019 02:23:52 am

Nice ! very informative blog ...we hope you continue to post such info!!

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Evelyn scott
12/26/2019 03:25:18 am

Thanks, Dominic...
Yoga has a positive influence on the health of a person. Living a sedentary lifestyle is solely responsible for many health-related disorders. Thus, a person should learn different types of yoga and should perform such yoga posture regularly to live a healthy life.
It has been found that Kundalini yoga helps a lot to stabilize the mental health of a person.
To learn more, read:
https://www.halosaltspas.com/restore-rejuvenate-and-reprogram-with-kundalini-yoga/

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6/20/2020 08:13:53 am

Thanks for providing me in depth knowledge about the Yoga. I will try to implement these techniques in my life.

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