Yoga has been around for what is believed to be 5000 years ago. This is a way of life that focuses on the mastery of controlling the mind through physical stillness and routines. The dissemination of this practice has been scattered through word of mouth and one on one teaching.
While most in the modern time looks at yoga as a practice of breathing and series of exercises, purist on the other hand treat it in a more in depth manner that includes the union of aspects that result to inner peace and better spiritualism.
Yoga can challenge the body’s flexibility it’s only half of the journey. Primarily, yoga’s intention is for the mind to clear its clutters while performing the deed. Ever tried sitting in total quietness and shut out all the thoughts? Chances are, letting the mind stop and reach actual quietness can be very difficult for many.
Past its historical roots, yoga of today has been called in several variations. Below are some of the most commonly practiced types of yoga of today.
Anusara Yoga – Less intense type of yoga that is ideal for beginners. Created by American John Friend in 1997, it is told that this version of yoga focuses on the alignment and balance. Anusara comes with three parts every session.
Ashtanga – Good on improving circulation, weight loss and of course, calming the mind. It also focuses on realigning the spine and detoxifying the body through sweating. This is composed of 75 poses and can take around three hours to be finished.
Bikram – Comes with 26 postures and two breathing exercises done in a heated room. Expect excessive sweating due to the temperature of the environment where this is being performed. Improved flexibility and flush of toxins can be acquired by choosing this type of yoga.
Hatha – One of the founding types of yoga. Both preventive and restorative, Hatha corrects postures, strengthens the spine, touches the wellness of heart and breathing condition and decreases cholesterol and blood sugar while promoting weight loss.
Restorative – Good for treating stress, what’s unique with restorative yoga focuses on relaxation. Comes with only five poses, this version soothes the nervous system by optimizing the flow of energy to the organs.
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