Yoga Styles
This page describes different styles of yoga.
| Anusara yoga |
A style of yoga that emphasizes heart-opening, alignment, and energetic asanas. |
| Ashtanga yoga |
(yoga of eight limbs) Originally referring to the path of yoga proposed by Patanjali. Now used to refer to a style of yoga that involves a fast, energetic series of asanas proposed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Wikipedia |
| Bikram yoga |
A style of hatha yoga that emphasizes an energetic workout in a hot (40°C, 105°F), humid room to cleanse the body. The system was synthesized from traditional yoga postures by Bikrum Choudhury. Wikipedia |
| Flow yoga |
See Vinyasa Yoga. |
| Hot yoga |
See Bikram Yoga. |
| Iyengar yoga |
A wide-spread style of yoga that emphasizes precise alignment and the use of props to ensure it is available to everyone. It is based on the traditional eight limbs of yoga as expounded by Patanji in the Yoga Sutras. B.K.S. Iyengar denies that there is “Iyengar Yoga” He says what he teaches is Hatha Yoga. Wikipedia |
| Kripalu yoga |
A style of yoga that emphasizes alignment, coordinating breath and movement, and developing body awareness. |
| Naked/Nude yoga |
Hatha yoga performed while nude. This is a controversial practice. |
| Partner yoga |
Asanas designed to be done by two people. |
| Performance yoga |
Yoga designed to be watched by others. This is a controversial practice. |
| Postnatal yoga |
Yoga designed for women who have recently given birth. |
| Prenatal yoga |
Yoga designed for pregnant women. |
| Raja yoga |
Raja Yoga is traditionally referred to as Astanga (eight-limbed) yoga because there are eight aspects to the path to which one must attend however the emphasis is usually on meditation. Wikipedia |
| Restorative yoga |
A style of yoga that emphasizes healing existing health conditions as opposed to maintaining health. The asanas are held for 5 - 10 minutes. |
| Vinyasa yoga |
A style of yoga that emphasizes smooth transition (flow) from one asana to another. |
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