Yoga for Exercise

Yoga for Exercise

Due to its ancient origin, there are many different types of yoga around.

In the west, quite a few types of yoga were developed over the years for their exercise benefits.

There are so many different types of yoga developed for exercise. Below is a summary of the most popular ones.

Bikram Yoga

You will sweat in Bikram yoga because every Bikram yoga studio is kept at a temperature of close to 100° Fahrenheit. The objective is to get you to sweat.

By sweating, it is believe that you will secrete toxins from your blood, allowing for better blood circulation.

The postures of Bikram Yoga have all the benefits of any other Yoga classes, except that if you are in Bikram yoga, you must be prepare to sweat.

Designed by Bikram Choudhury, in each Bikram class, you must perform a series of 26 traditional Hatha postures which is thought to encourage proper functioning of your bodily system.

Iyengar Yoga

At an age of 80 years old, B.K.S. Iyengar may be the most famous living yogi around.

This style of yoga emphasizes on the details of each posture.

Each pose is held longer in Iyengar yoga than in any other types of yoga. This allows the student to fully benefit from each stretch.

Iyengar Yoga is one of the most popular types of yoga in the US. It allows the use of props like blocks, bolsters, belts, and blankets to help students sustain positions.

Power Yoga

Power Yoga was created by Bender Birch in order to introduce the west to a yoga practice similar to that of Ashtanga Yoga.

This form of Yoga is challenging, needs lots of energy and stamina due to its vigorous movement and many changes in poses.

Power Yoga classes are rigorous and focus on developing the student's strength and flexibility at a fast pace.

Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga yoga involves a series of postures practiced quickly and precisely.

Beginners should not try the six series of asanas that are the focus of Ashtanga. This is because each one is more difficult than the previous.

It does not matter which yoga style you choose to practice as they are all a form of exercise.

No matter how demanding it is, the main benefits of yoga are the exercise you get each day.