Yoga is a body and mind practice which is used for health purposes and its various styles combine with physical posture, mediation or relaxation and breathing techniques. Yoga is mainly practiced by people who want to maintain their health, improve their physical fitness, relieve stress, improve the well being of a person and it also enhances quality of one’s life. There are different and numerous types of yoga.
Ananda yoga is a yoga class that focuses on proper alignment of the body and helps in controlled breathing. The classes also focus on gentle postures that move the energy up to the brain and this prepares one’s body for mediation. During this yoga one is prepares his or her body for heightened spiritual awareness and mediation. They classes also uplift and energize a individual.
There is another yoga known as the yoga of consciousness it is called kripalu yoga. This yoga urges one to hold his or her poses in order for them to explore and release their emotional and spiritual blockages. The classes are done in three steps. They help one to release any spiritual and emotional feelings that are hidden in their bodies and minds. They help to awaken one’s spiritual awareness and also emotional healing and one’s well being.
Anusara yoga is one that helps one to open their hearts and they strive to get a connection with their divines and those of others. In this classes there are certain principles applied which include universal principle of alignment. The theme which incorporates the philosophy of energetic goodness which is the heart theme is also a key element to this type of yoga. The combination of the theme and the philosophy cultivates the connection between the poses and spiritual purposes.
Restorative yoga is a yoga class that aims at leaving one well rested and nourished. The classes help to reduce the stress level of someone because when doing the yoga the parasympathetic nervous system is stimulated. The classes helps to lower blood pressure , heart rate, reduce muscle tension, boost immunity, improve digestion, enhances flexibility and helps to focus and calm the mind.
Viniyoga classes are used to help an individual physically, spiritually and emotionally. This class takes into consideration the age, gender, goals, interests and emotional condition of the students in that class. The students individualize and the yoga helps them to bring about transformation and self discovery.
Yin yoga is a type of yoga that is slow paced, meditative and they are always held for a longer period of time. The aim of the yoga is to calm the mind, establish physical and mental balance in one’s body. The yoga helps one’s body to rest and improve organ health, emotional and immunity well being.
One should ask his or her health care provider to recommend to them an experienced yoga practitioner who will help them find out more about the experience and training of the practitioner. One can use his or her Ehic card to get the yoga services needed in some hospital too.