What are the different types of Yoga?
Yoga is an ancient practice. As it has developed over the years, different yoga practitioners have created their own styles. Today, it is important to know which styles will match what you want from your yoga practiceand which style will keep you safe from injury. For example, which styles will make sure your alignment is correct or that you are practicing according to your fitness level; or which styles are purely for physical exercise, versus connecting the physical with the spiritual. Ashtanga Classes are based on a set series of poses, often practiced at a vigorous pace, that emphasize continuity of movement and purification. Bikram Class consist of the same 26 poses practiced in a room heated to 105 degrees with humidity level around 60 percent. Iyengar Classes focus on the precision and correct alignment of each pose. Props are used to help alignment. Iyengar yoga is one of the most popular forms of yoga in the U.S. and many different styles of yoga include Iyengar principles. Kr
