What is the best yoga technique to study and practice?
Congratulations for your interest in yoga, but be for warned that the western influence on yoga has changed it’s essence considerably. New yoga fads geared for the no pain no gain “I am the body” western exercise approach to yoga is the common rage. The appearance of power yoga and hot yoga would certainly have Patanjali himself shedding a tear. These two modern styles have their roots in hatha yoga, but cannot be labeled as classical hatha yoga. Classical hatha yoga is a science that incorporates yogasana, pranayama, shatkarma, mudra and bandha. In all respects the hot yoga and power yoga fall short. However, from the most basic standpoint they can be used as an addition to a well rounded fitness program for one who does not want to go deeper, using yogasana as a fitness tool only. Modern power yoga is not to be confused with Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Vinyasa style which is a form of Hatha yoga. When undertaking a yoga practice the basic philosophy and history must be known. Yoga is one
