Introduction Yin Yoga refers specifically to a level of yoga practice that produces a gentle but very deep path of transformation and focuses on the deep stretching of the tissues and inner silence. In comparison with active or Vinyasa, or Ashtanga style practices, Yin Yoga encourages the participant to take his/her time, keep the breath […]
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Introduction One of the most common and active forms of the modern yoga is Vinyasa Yoga. It is characterized by its flowing movements and breathing-guided coordination which provides an excellent means to exercise the body, still the mind and get back in touch with life rhythm. Vinyasa opposed to the static forms of yoga is
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Introduction Restorative Yoga is a passive, gentle, and healing form of yoga and pays attention to relaxing deep, relieving stress, and healing. As opposed to other yoga practices which boast of vibrance, restorative yoga is rather set at a slower pace as one relaxes and releases the tensions and just slightly leans back so that
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Introduction Kundalini Yoga is dubbed as the yoga of awareness. Kundalini yoga is very strong and life changing spiritual discipline that aims at activating the Kundalini energy, which is a lapsed energy that is supposed to be located at the tail of the spine. Unlike more physically focused forms of yoga, Kundalini combines movement, breathwork,
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Introduction Karma Yoga forms one of the four classical yoga paths and it bases its focus on selfless action, duty and right action detached to the outcome. Other types of yoga include a physical pose or profound mediation but Karma yoga can be done throughout our lives through our activities, relationships and duties. It educates
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Introduction The yoga of Knowledge (Jnana Yoga), is also sometimes called the theosophical yoga, distinguishing it among the other most demanding and intellectually intense yogic traditions. Unlike Bhakti Yoga (devotion) or Karma Yoga (selfless action), Jnana Yoga is rooted in deep inquiry, critical thinking, and the pursuit of truth. It attempts to address the ultimate
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Introduction The Iyengar Yoga is a much detailed and alignment based Yoga designed by the great yogi B.K.S. Iyengar. Famous because of its precision, technique, and smart use of props, Iyengar Yoga is an ideal choice for people, who wish to learn more about every single posture and its advantages. Whether you’re a beginner, recovering
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Introduction Widely practiced form of yoga, known for its balanced approach to physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and inner stillness. The roots of the modern disciplines of yoga, Hatha can be often called the foundation of yoga and it is a slow, cautious practice that is meant to train strength, flexibility and mental awareness.
Bikram Yoga is a unique and highly disciplined form of hot yoga that follows a strict sequence of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises, practiced in a room heated to approximately 105°F (40.6°C) with 40% humidity. The Bikram Yoga is formulated in a manner that it is tough on the body as well as the
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Introduction Bhakti Yoga is a very emotional and heart-touching approach of the yogic tradition. As opposed to hard and physically intense style such as Vinyasa or Ashtanga, Bhakti Yoga is concerned with understanding love and devotion to the Divine. It is often called the “yoga of devotion”, where the practitioner surrenders the ego, purifies the
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