Styles of Yoga
Natalie Smith practicing Sha dow Yoga
Anusara
means
“flowing with Grace,” “going with the flow,”
“following your heart”. Founded by John Friend
in 1997, Anusara Yoga is a powerful hatha yoga system that
unifies a Tantric philosophy of intrinsic Goodness with Universal
Principles of Alignment.
Ashtanga
Yoga - System of Yoga composed of several precisely
designed sequences of postures (series) taught by Sri K. Pattabhi
Jois at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India.
This method of Yoga involves synchronizing the breath with
progressive series of postures—a process producing intense
internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies
muscles and organs. Each pose is linked to the next through
a series of connecting movements called Vinyasa. The result
is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm
mind.
Forrest
Yoga The pillars of Forrest Yoga are Breath,
Strength, Integrity and Spirit with the mission to create
a sense of freedom, a connection to our spirit and the courage
to walk as our spirit dictates. Forrest Yoga is a practice
that cultivates internal heat, deep breathing, and vigorous
pose sequences to sweat out toxins, build strength, and rejuvenate
every cell in the body. Pranayama (breathwork) core/ab sequencing,
vinyasa flow, and inversions will reconnect you to your inner
power.
Hatha
Yoga (meaning physical yoga) is based on the ancient
form of movement that promotes balance, flexibility, strength,
and relaxation through various asanas (postures) and breathing
techniques.
Iyengar
Yoga Developed by BKS Iyengar, this method of
Hatha Yoga teaches the classic Yoga postures through deep
awareness of correct alignment and precise actions in the
body. The technique helps to refine your poses and trains
the mind to stay alert and focused.
Power
Yoga - A dynamic and vigorous style of Hatha Yoga
which synchronizes breath and movement, holds poses for extended
periods. Often power yoga is practiced in a hot room.
Prana
Vayu Yoga - Translated as the "Breath of
Life" is a style of yoga that focuses on efficient sequencing
that works with your body to make seemingly impossible poses
possible. The style integrates flowing power yoga sequences
with relaxation and meditative techniques.
Shadow
Yoga - An energetic and progressive vinyasa
style of yoga developed by Zhander Remete. The dynamic forms
of this practice, based upon the ancient Hatha Yoga texts
emphasize circular and spiraling movements found in classical
yoga and the martial arts to bring about profound changes
in flexibility and firmness and cultivate awareness of the
rhythmic flow of the life force.
Vinyasa Yoga - is a fluid style of Hatha
yoga that combines Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga influences with
mindful breathing and meditation techniques. The practice
cultivates a deep flow of integration, breath and movement,
awareness and alignment, and strength and flexibility.
Yin
Yoga Targets connective tissues to increase flexibility
and encourage free flow of energy throughout the body and
mind. Poses are held passively for 3-5 minutes.
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