We’ve all seen it before…fitness trends that come and go but one that is here to stay is the 2,000 year old trend of yoga! There are so many different types of yoga that it could be intimidating to take a class. Here are 5 popular yoga classes in our area explained in non-yogi terms.
Ashtanga yoga is a style of yoga that is great for athletes. It’s physically demanding and involves synchronizing breath with progressive and continuos movements.
Bikram yoga is done in a room between 105-110 degrees. This type of yoga benefits those who are looking to lose weight, gain flexibility, and advance muscular strength and endurance.
Hatha yoga is great for beginners. In this practice the student incorporates postures, breathing and meditation.
Kundalini is another great practice for beginners. This concentrates more on the spiritual awakening and practices drawing energy from the spine, meditation and sometimes chanting.
Vinyasa is my personal favorite. Using your breath with coordinating movements, you get a full body and intense cardiovascular workout.
Whatever your practice of yoga may be remember its just that, a practice, leave the competition at the door and enjoy the journey!
Namaste.
About the Author
Heidi Templeton is a former competitive gymnast and Bay Area yoga instructor specializing in vinyasa, hot, and standup paddle board yoga. Heidi shares her zest for all things health and wellness at www.facebook.com/HeidiFit.