Yoga has
been a powerful tool to promote relaxation, relieve stress and boost emotional
health and happiness.
It also
improves flexibility and posture.
Every year
millions of people join yoga classes to enjoy the great benefits yoga gives to
our bodies and minds.
Most of the
beginners get confused to understand the various types of yoga and its
effects, just like I had.
So I had to
read multiple articles and watch yoga videos to get the complete idea on
different yoga categories and its poses.
I don’t want
any of my readers to face those problems. So I have come up with the 6
different types of yoga you’ll need to know about.
Hot Power
Yoga
This one is
particularly the most popular and powerful yoga practice for the ones who want
to boost energy and develop more inner power and ease.
Power yoga
is more like a workout.
It’s active than
other yoga techniques. Power yoga is performed more quickly and with added cores
and upper body exercises.
Power yoga
includes 26 poses and 2 breathing exercises.
Performed in
a 105 Fahrenheit and 40% humidity, power yoga is great for weight loss.
I don’t
recommend complete beginners to start immediately with hot power yoga until you’ve opened up
your body as it’s a stronger approach.
So how will you open up?
Restorative/
Yin Yoga
Its beginner
friendly and anybody between ages 8 to 80 can do it.
It doesn’t
require much of a muscle work rather it increases flexibility and encourages the feeling of release.
Just simply
stay on a position and hold your pose for few minutes (usually 30 seconds to 2
minutes) and then change it to another. In between the bridge you’ll practice
staying at a meditative state.
Muscles are
allowed to relax and it helps them open up.
It is really
effective when it comes to recover and heal anxiety.
In addition,
it encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.
You’ll feel
more relaxed and energetic after performing this yoga.
Hatha Yoga
It’s slower
and gentle yoga practice that is great for the stretched and more flexible body.
You’ll have
to hold your posture for a few breaths and then immediately change it to another.
It’s a combination of movement and breath.
After
performing this you’ll generally feel more relaxed and stretched out. So I,
prefer to perform this before going to bed.
Vinyasa Yoga
Also known
as the flowing yoga. It develops muscle strength and gets them stronger. It’s
more like an athletic and dynamic yoga.
Vinyasa yoga
links breathe and movement. You’ll change your posture with few breaths allowing
yourself to flow between postures.
It’s usually
practiced with sensual movement, pleasant sound and in a dark room.
It is a
popular mind and body workout.
Kundalini
Yoga
This one is
old and practiced mostly as a religious practice. But nowadays it seems to be
available in many yoga classes.
Kundalini
yoga is a spiritual and physical practice where it incorporates dynamic
movement, deep breathing, and chanting mantras.
It’s
effective at developing inner peace and calmness. Performing this yoga awakens
energy which is believed to be Kundalini Chakra.
Ashtanga
Yoga
Ashtanga is
also similar to Vinyasa yoga. It links to breathe and physical movement.
There are
six different series of specifically chained poses. As you breathe you’ve to
move through a series of postures.
It’s
physically demanding and it produces sweat which is great for weight loss.
Moreover, it keeps you more active and relaxed.
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If you
search, you’ll find more yoga poses. But here I mentioned the most effective
and popular ones that you’ll need to know before taking further steps.
Yoga is
really a great practice to add in your routine.
It increases strength, helps
with physical and mental relaxation, boosts self-esteem by reducing anxiety and
stress, and promotes happiness
If you want
to learn about the great benefits yoga pours into our body and mind read this
blog How Performing Yoga Enlightens Your Body & Mind where I discussed the scientifically
proven rewards.
As you know
understand the six different major types of yoga, the question might’ve rose
that how can you start.
I suggest
you to join yoga classes which will guide you through practical steps and I am
sure you’ll love the community.
That helped me a lot.
But if
you’re considering to learn and perform at your home, there’s a ton a YouTube
guides available.
And if
you’re not ready to waste your time searching for the best tutorial, I
recommend you to start by one of my blogs 7 Morning Yoga Poses To Power Up Your Day where I guide you step-by-step thoroughly which is
best for beginners.
Catch you
guys later,
Stay Healthy
Spread Harmony
Cheers
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