What are some of the different types of yoga?
Hatha Hatha is a very general term that can encompass many of the physical types of yoga. If a class is described as hatha, it’s probably going to be a basic class that provides a good introduction to the classic yoga postures. Vinyasa Vinyasa is also a general term, but means flow. In vinyasa style yoga, breath is connected to movement and each posture flows from one into another. Sun salutations are usually included near the beginning of a vinyasa style class to warm up the body for the strengthening poses and the stretching poses done later. Ashtanga Ashtanga (sometimes referred to as Power Yoga) is a high energy, highly dynamic form of yoga that requires a great deal of strength and stamina. There is a constant flow of movement in order to keep the body and muscles heated. Like Vinyasa yoga, students flow from one movement to another, however Ashtanga typically has a faster flow and focuses more on strength developing postures. Iyengar Based on the teachings of BKS Iyengar, this st
