Choosing The Yoga Style That Fits You
Yoga styles have evolved to be more specific over the decades, making it difficult for newcomers to identify which suits them. Traditional yoga styles like Ashtanga, Lyengar and Shivananda are already known to regular practitioners. However, the newer styles like TriYoga or Viniyoga would still confuse many people as to which would serve fitness or spirituality needs. Knowing the various styles and their focus on physical challenge or relaxation would prove helpful. Hatha Yoga is the basic style from which current styles evolved. At the same time, Hatha yoga covers the practice of asanas integrated with breathing techniques and purification methods called pranayama and shatkriyas, together with meditation and deep relaxation. Customarily, the postures are kept for long times and in a meditative atmosphere. Anusara Yoga highlights an attitude that upholds life and in adjustment to the heart. This style is based on the principle of proper alignment and that a joyful and receptive perfor...