Monday, June 22, 2015

7 Yoga Styles to Fit Every Body and Mood

Vinyasa 
What it is: You'll "flow" from pose to pose in this vigorous style that will likely leave you feeling sore the next day and strong the day after. 
What it's good for: Building strength - in limbs and core - and building up a sweat. Breathing with your movement will help you release tension, stretch farther, and manage discomfort. 

Bikram 
What it is: If striking a pose in a 105-degree yoga studio sounds like what you need, check out Bikram - sometimes called "hot" - yoga. The practice has 26 poses and is focused on building strength and flexibility from head to toe, while "flushing toxins" through copious sweat. 
What it's good for: Increasing flexibility, sweating, recovering from injury, sweating.

Iyengar 
What it is: Props - like straps, blankets, blocks, and cushions - are commonly used in this gentle yoga practice where mastery of the basics are encouraged before students move on to more advanced variations of the poses. 
What it's good for: Precise alignment is key in this style, which can help improve posture or recover from injury.

Restorative 
What it is: Lying still can sometimes be hard work. This gentle, meditative practice will help you relax and release tension to bring your body back to a more energized state. 
What it's good for: De-stressing, releasing tension, relaxing - slowly, gently, and thoroughly.

Prenatal 
What it is: A gentle hatha practice modified to accommodate growing bellies and changing bodies. 
What it's good for: Building or maintaining strength, flexibility, and circulation throughout pregnancy without the discomfort of many high-impact activities

Paddle Board 
What it is: Yoga on a paddle board? You better believe it! The gentle rocking makes finding the balance in a pose more of a challenge, but if you fall in, all you get is a bit wet. 
What it's good for: Finding balance, relaxing, and enjoying the soothing feeling of being on top of the water.

Hatha 
What it is: Expect a slower-paced class, that gently moves you through basic poses combined with meditation and breathing. 
What it's good for: While it can help you relax and de-stress at any time during the day, it can also be a good style to practice as you prepare for bed.

Source: Yahoo News

No comments:

Post a Comment