Hatha means any retentive practice until the object or end is achieved. "Ha" and "Tha" means when the Sun and The Moon unite which is the union of Prana and Apana Vayus.

Hatha Yoga involves any physical activities of yoga. There are eight limbs in yoga and there is only one which is called Asana that involves doing yoga poses. When you do Iyengar, this is an example of Hatha yoga. When you do Ashtanga which is also in the category of Hatha Yoga. The Term "Hatha Yoga" has the same meaning as "Yoga".

What is a Hatha Yoga class like?

A Hatha class will be most likely about doing slow-paced stretching with some simple breathing exercises and maybe also a meditation which is done while sitting. This class is a good one if you want to learn some basic poses, to get used to Yoga and you can also learn about some relaxation techniques.


Is Hatha Yoga suitable for you?

Everyone has different preference. A lot of people who have tried a Hatha class love the relaxed feeling they get after the class, but there are other people too who think that it is too slow for them.

The term Vinyasa covers a wide range of Yoga classes. The word itself means "breath-synchronized movement". During class, the teacher will instruct you to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. This technique is also called Vinyasa Flow, or simply just Flow because the poses that are done smoothly and they run together in such a way that they look like a dance.

One example of a very simple Vinyasa is called A Cat-Cow because the spine is arched on an inhale and rounded on an exhale. One example of a rather complex Vinyasa is named A Sun Salutation. Each movement in the series is done on an inhale or an exhale.

What to expect from a Vinyasa class?

This class allows you to have a lot of variety but will most likely include Sun Salutations. If your Yoga class schedule lists a Vinyasa class, you will expect to do movement, not just stretching. The class includes chanting and is very alignment-oriented whether or not the class is fast or slow and it depends on the teacher. Asthanga and Power Yoga which are very popular Yoga styles make use of the Vinyasa method, but on a class schedule they will be listed by their individual names.

Is Vinyasa Yoga suitable for you?

There is no exact guidelines or rules that a teacher must follow because Vinyasa's strength is in its diversity, so chances for individual personalities and quirks may come through. And it is essential that you find a teacher that you enjoy. If you are not satisfied with your very first Vinyasa class, you can try different teachers. Vinyasa is most probably right for you if you enjoy having things a little loose, unpredictable and like to move around.

 

Anusara means Flowing with Grace and is a brand of Yoga that emphasizes on using Yoga to bring joy into the body and open the heart. It was founded in 1997 by an American yog named John Friend.

The principle aspects that define Anusara are:

• It believes that all beings are good.
• A Vinyasa-style practice that focuses on opening the heart through physical alignment and bending the back, including using the props.
• A focus on translating the lessons learned in Yoga class into daily life

Is Anusara Yoga suitable for you?

This class is positive, fun and light. It is not an easy class for they include Vinyasa flow and numerous alignment works. However, the focus on using props makes it accessible to students with different abilities. Annusara usually appeals to those who want to work on both their physical and spiritual well-being.

Pranayama which means the control of the flow of life force forms an important step in the path towards ascendancy through Yoga.

 
Is Pranayama Yoga suitable for you?

Pranayama which is also known as the Yoga breathing exercise is a vital part of developing Yoga practice. Pranayama is one of the Eight Limbs in Yoga. Besides learning to deepen your Yoga practice, learning how to stay calm or refresh the body through breathing will highly give you benefit in your real life.


Breathing is an important part of life. We can not control when or where to breathe but we can definitely control the way we breathe. The core of Pranayama practice is a belief that having different methods of breathing will affect the body's health and life force.

Iyengar Yoga is developed by B.K.S Inyegar. This Yoga style is considered as the most challenging by many people because it requires concentration on thorought aspects of poses to achieve the best result in all types of Yoga.

Iyengar is a form of Hatha Yoga and it focuses on giving primacy to the physical alignment of the body when doing poses. It is very common to see blocks, straps, blankets, pillows, bolsters and chairs being used in a Yoga class and Iyengar Yoga has come up with a new major innovation by starting to use props in the class. The props aims at assisting students to attain ideal alignment, eventhough the body is not open enough yet.


What is Iyengar Yoga class like?

This class emphasizes on having precise and correct alignment of each pose and props are used to help achieve this. Iyengar Yoga is one of the most well known form of Yoga in the US and a lot of different styles of Yoga include Inyegar philosophy.


Is Iyengar Yoga suitable for you?

Iyengar class is not easy eventhough the style of practice can be suited to different levels. It appeals more to those who have achieved advance level in Yoga and want to work on their alignment. People who are very technical, are keen on anatomy, very precise about small details and appreciate the smooth movements in the body may enjoy this type of Yoga. Iyengar's influence is so widely practise today that even if you never take Yoga before you will surely encounter it in the way props are used and poses are taught.
 

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