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To make your body fit there are many exercise, many equipments, and also medicines. But if want your body fit and fine without any trainer, without ant equipments and medicines. Then there is only way by Yoga. Here I am describing you some features and explanation about yoga.
What is Yoga?
The word “Yoga” comes from Sanskrit. It is a Hindu traditional way of exercise by which we can make control on our body and mind. By doing yoga we can make our body physical and mentally strong. If you do yoga 45 minutes a day after doing that I can surely tell you that your mind and body feel relax. Now there is short information about types of Yoga.
Types of Yoga Position:
Free Spirit
Vinyasa yoga
Gym Rat
Bikram or Hot yoga
Power Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga
Gymnast
Ashtanga Yoga
Forrest Yoga
Injured
Iyengar Yoga
Mellow
Hatha Yoga
Integral Yoga
Kripalu Yoga
Self – motivated
Ashtanga Yoga
Singer
Jivamukti Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Spiritual Seeker
Anusara Yoga
Jivamukti Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Traditionalist
Iyengar Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga
Integral Yoga
Kripalu Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Most Popular types of yoga:
Raja Yoga – It is “Royal Yoga” running from the time of king. It is a special Yoga for your mind (dyana) to make it relax. Sit in any position and close your eyes and do meditation. It makes your whole body and mind relax. Do it 45 minutes in one day.
Hatha Yoga – Hatha yoga is widely performed in America. It uses body position (asanas), breathing style (pranayama), and Meditation (dyana). This yoga makes you physically and mentally strong.
Iyengar Yoga – It is a form of Hatha Yoga, is completely giving primacy to the physical alignment of the body.
Bikram or Hot Yoga – Bikram yoga is developed by Bikram choudhury. This Yoga is performing in hot room. This yoga systemically for wellness and restoration. There are 26 different poses in Bikram Yoga.
Pregnancy or Prenatal Yoga – This yoga is performing during the time of women pregnancy to make her body fit and in shape. It also best yoga for your baby. We enjoy performing this yoga in pregnancy period.
Laughter or Hasya Yoga – Hasya Yoga is physical oriented methods that remove your tension, out of this world and place in new world of peace. During this yoga people laugh for 30 to 40 minutes with noise of clapping and Ha Ha……. People perform this yoga to make their mind free from their personal tension.
Ashtanga Yoga – Ashtanga yoga is a yoga therapy, realigns the spine, detoxifies the body, and builds strength, flexibility and stamina.
Following are the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga:
Yama (Restraints or Abstinence)
Niyama (Disciplines or Devotion)
Asanas ( Pose of Yoga)
Pranayama (Breath Control)
Pratyahara (Retraction of the Senses)
Dharana ( Fix of Attention)
Dyana (Meditation)
8. Samadhi (Deep Trance)
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Strength & Spirit is a thorough workout for beginning and continuing students . Working in a classroom session Ana offers detailed instruction and great attention to safety, injuries, and variations for different levels. This is a wonderful introduction to Forrest Yoga and is the first product in the Forrest Yoga Educational Library. Whether you are on the road or at home, this product brings Ana Forrest to you.
The bonus portion of this DVD, Embodying Spirit, is a beautiful moving demonstration displaying Ana’s deep mastery of advanced yoga poses and the fruits of her quest to embody her spirit through Forrest Yoga. As seen in Yoga Journal Conferences across the country, this is truly inspirational yoga offering.
Strength & Spirit and Embodying Spirit
Originating in India, the term yoga means “union” in Sanskrit refers to the practice of physical postures and pose. It is described as the union taking place among the mind, body, and spirit. According to a study from Yoga Journal, “almost 16 million people are practicing yoga and interest is rapidly increasing.” Yoga has evolved to consist of a number of different styles, each with its own benefits. Although all of the styles are based on the same poses, each has a specific emphasis.
The following is a list of the most popular styles of Yoga:
HATHA: Hatha is a style of yoga that involves very slow movement. This yoga type is often taken by yoga newcomers. It consists of a number of physical types of yoga.
ASHTANGA: Ashtanga means “eight limbs” in Sanskrit. It is a quick-paced and physically challenging style of yoga. A specific order of poses is performed. Partakers in this yoga practice will quickly jump from one posture to another. One will improve stamina, flexibility, and strength.
VINYASA: In this style of yoga, a more energetic series of poses called Sun Salutations are performed. Movement is matched with breathing. That is, it is breath synchronized movement.
IYENGAR: This style of practice focuses on body alignment. In other words, it is performed in an exact way in which the body is positioned in each pose for the most beneficial exercise outcome. One will hold certain poses for a specified period of time.
KUNDALINI: The focus of this type of yoga is on the breath along with physical movement. The idea is to release energy in the lower part of the body so it can move up through the rest of the body. Kundalini uses quick, repetitive movements instead of poses. There is chanting involved in this yoga style.
BIKRAM/HOT YOGA: This style of yoga is practiced in a 90 to 100 degree room. The purpose is to loosen firm muscles and cause an abundance of perspiration. It is believed it cleanses the body. This style makes use of a series of 26 poses.
ANUSARA: This yoga style emphasizes physical alignment with Tanta philosophy. Tanta is the belief in the inherent goodness of all beings. Poses are taught in a way that mentally and physically opens the heart. Props are often used in this style of yoga.
JIVAMUKTI: This style of yoga emphasizes spiritual teachings, meditation, and chanting. The exercises are physically challenging.
FORREST: This style works to cleanse the body of impurities as well as strengthen the body. As well, it is designed to release pain and contained emotions so that one will begin to heal. This style of yoga is intense and there is a focus on deep breathing and firming abdominal muscles.
SIVANANDA: Sivananda yoga is based on the following five principles: Positive Thinking and Meditation, Proper Exercise, Proper Diet, Proper Breathing, and Proper Relaxation.
KRIPALU: Kripalu is a yoga practice with an empathetic style and focuses on spiritual transformation, meditation, and physical healing. It also focuses on moving at one’s own pace and gazing internally into one’s self.
INTEGRAL: Integral is a yoga style that includes meditation, chanting, breathing exercises, and kriyas. It is a tender Hatha practice.
Yoga is an ancient practice that focuses on one’s physical, mental, and spiritual well being. It is an effective method to achieving optimum health.
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A highlight of Yoga Reaches Out/Global Mala Boston, Ana Forrest, creator of Forrest Yoga, led a challenging, heart opening, thigh scorching, toxic energy releasing practice. She began the class by invoking the spirits of all four directions: North, South, East, and West (Ana derives much inspiration from Native American culture and philosophy). I thought you might enjoy seeing a portion of the sacred ceremony. The event benefited Children’s Hospital Boston & Yoga for Single Moms.
