DIFFERENT TYPES OF YOGA

While the philosophy remains fairly consistent among different disciplines the physical aspect
of yoga comes in a few forms.
-Vinyasa- a strengthening flow class, postures lead into postures
-Hatha- postures are held for minutes, this is believed to really affect the body, as each posture is designed to gain health benefits. The longer you hold the pose, the more effective it is.
-Vini- a gentle type of yoga, well suited for those just starting out, or for those who’d like to go at
a slower pace
-Kundalini- this school of thought believes that nerve centers in the body can get clogged up or
inactive and this leads to poor health. Kundalini’s repetitive posture flows (kriyas) unlock these blocks and leave you feeling wonderfully energized yet peaceful.
-Thai Yoga Massage- in some circumstances it is more helpful to have your instructor stretch your body out. First working out the muscles with massage technique then stretching them.
-Aero Yoga- also known as partner yoga, involving holds, mutual balancing, and a lot of
fun
-Iyengar Yoga- (prop yoga) created by a yoga master named Iyengar in India, this type of yoga
is very therapeutic. You are placed into positions with various props (blocks, straps, chairs, blankets) and once you are comfortable are left in the pose for minutes. Poses are chosen by how you are
feeling and various dis-ease in the body that needs to be relieved.
-Restorative Yoga-Similar to Iyengar Yoga only reclined (on the back or floor) very therapeutic and completely relaxing. It turns the body’s endocrine and nervous system on so the body can heal itself.