Do you know, what is the amazing thing about yoga? Let me tell you, the most amazing thing about yoga is its variety when it comes to choosing a method to practice. There are various types of yoga, because of the need of the body of every individual. It can be categorized based on Age, Gender, or Everyday Lifestyle. Yoga can also be categorized based on the need of body it can be stretching, focus, or mindfulness.
Here some of them:
1. Vinyasa –
Vinyasa yoga is just like a form of dance. It is a fast-paced yoga. Its aim is to link breath and movement together. Music plays an important role in this type of yoga, practitioners have to match their body movement with the beats (musical beats). Vinyasa yoga is best suitable for those, who love high-intensity workout.
2. Hatha Yoga –
Hatha yoga, it is the first style of yoga to be discovered. It is a combination of two different form of yoga, pranayama (breathing exercise) and asanas (yoga postures). Hatha yoga is about to linking your poses with your breath and helps you to bring peace and relaxation to your body and mind.
Hatha yoga is the best choice of beginners because it does not put much pressure on your body as vinyasa does.
3. Iyengar –
Iyengar yoga is more detailed and precise than other form of yoga (Hatha and Vinyasa. Iyengar yoga is a form of yoga in which practitioner needs to hold on a pose for certain period. This form of you is specially made for those who love to pay attention to every detail.
In this form of yoga, the practitioner can use props such as blankets, straps, ropes wall, or yoga blocks. These props are meant to create a safe and effective environment.
4. Ashtanga Yoga –
Ashtanga yoga is the most disciplined, challenging, and orderly type of yoga. This form is a sequence of six yoga poses and difficulty increases as you move from the first pose onward.
For beginners it is best if you start from Hatha or Vinyasa first. Once you became pro in Hatha and Vinyasa you can move to Ashtanga.
5. Bikram Yoga –
Bikram yoga is a form of yoga in which practitioners have to practice a series of 26 postures and two breathing techniques.
Conclusion
We believe now you know a common type of yoga. Now, the next question is why should you do yoga?