Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Types of Yoga - Richness in Variety

Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in
India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In
India and across the World, Yoga is seen as a means to both
physical health and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has
become primarily associated with the practice of asanas or
postures of Hatha Yoga.

In the United States the American Fitness Professionals &
Associates offers Yoga Certification for intructors.

Name a method or philosophy, and it'll have countless
variations. Yoga is no exception. Each of the most popular types
of yoga stresses different things, making it ideal for different
people. However, all forms stress correct fundamentals and pose.

Iyengar involves the use of props and slow pose progression so
correct form is learned, making it useful for beginners or
people not used to exercise. The many props also assist people
with back or joint problems.

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