What type of yoga to practice?
Discover the type of yoga that suits you!
Each type of yoga presents a particular aspect of the discipline. The main yoga practices will be described in this article but there are also other forms of yoga such as Pilates, the Sivananda yoga , Natha Yoga yoga, the ViniYoga Yoga, the Laughter Yoga or even the Jivamukti Yoga .
Yoga is a discipline whose objective is to bring liberation through the creation of mental and physical well-being. This practice is common to several eras, several currents and involves a set of breathing exercises and positions that will allow the human being to unite in its various spiritual, psychic and physical aspects.
- What are the differences between all disciplines?
- What type of Yoga should you choose according to your goals?
- What type of yoga do you need?
These are all important questions related to the practice of yoga, and this article will provide an overview of each different type of yoga.
In the different types of yoga, Hatha is a discipline that allows to master one’s senses and body, by practicing a series of positions in a rhythmic and precise way.
WHERE DOES HATHA YOGA COME FROM?
Still called “yoga of the lively force” or “yoga of the tenacity” or “yoga of the effort”, it appeared in XIIème century. Inspired by Patanjali, the oldest form of yoga, and ancient Sanskrit texts of a traditional nature, it was born from research on the breath and the body.
WHAT ARE ITS PRINCIPLES?
He advocates the mastery of the senses and the body. In addition to that, you need to focus on your breathing.
WHAT ARE ITS BENEFITS?
In general, it improves sleep, allows better concentration and reduces anxiety. These effects can be immediate or occur in the short or medium term following regular practice. It also allows you to strengthen your muscles, improve your posture, relax more deeply, breathe better and have a clearer mind for a better alignment with yourself.
HOW DOES A COURSE WORK?
The duration is1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. First, you perform Pranayama exercises that allow you to relax and unwind. Then, you do sun salutations to warm up your muscles. After all this, you must perform different sequences either by standing, lying on the ground or standing on your head. The session then ends with a 10-minute relaxation, where you adopt a corpse position that allows you to clear your thoughts and relax.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO PRACTICE ?
It is a static and gentle yoga, which allows you to relax, gain flexibility and work on your breathing, all in a gentle way. It is therefore intended for the general public. It can, in fact, be adapted to the level of each of you, which allows you to evolve at your own pace. It can even be done by children and pregnant women.
HOW TO PRACTICE THIS TYPE OF YOGA?
To do this, you need to get a thick, comfortable, non-slip mat. This will help you keep your balance. We recommend the Yomad range: a cushioned, dense, comfortable and non-slip yoga mat. Moreover, it is non-toxic and recyclable. Also enjoy a cotton carrying strap included with the purchase of your mat!
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They are a set of non fixed series that constitute the Vinyasa. It is thus a dynamic yoga, where the asanas are linked in a regular way. Any work done on one side of the body must also be done on the other side, all of which is punctuated by precise breathing. Indeed, the movements of this yoga are intimately linked to the breath, which causes the increase of the body temperature.
It derives from Ashtanga yoga. While Vinyasa consists of a series of positions in a specific order, it is more creative and free.
Five main principles govern Vinyasa. It is a dynamic yoga that is usually accompanied by music. The positions change regularly. It is a derivative of Ashtanga yoga which is more creative and less rigorous. It is less intimidating and more accessible.
It totally transforms you by allowing you to reject the bad and the fat. It sculpts your silhouette, giving you a slender look. In addition, by adapting your breath to your movements, you come out feeling rested.
HOW DOES A session go?
Both fluid and dynamic, Vinyasa is not fixed, which allows for creativity. There is still a general composition for a session. So you can start with sun salutations, then alternate between standing and sitting. A series of reclining asanas then follow, and the session ends with a final relaxation.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO PRACTICE IT?
In general, it can be done by anyone, even if you are at an advanced age. Indeed, there are several levels that allow novices to progress smoothly. An intermediate level is still more desirable if you don’t have good stamina. This style is also to be avoided by pregnant women, except for those who are confirmed practitioners, who should still avoid inverted positions.
HOW TO PRACTICE this type of YOGA?
We recommend a natural rubber mat will be very useful for you. Since this is a dynamic yoga you may sweat and therefore you need a non-slip mat. Yogom’s ecological mats are very versatile and well suited to this yoga. If you sweat a lot and or want a mat that allows you to make smooth transitions of movements choose the Performance Line.
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This yoga is done with props such as the brick, the bolster, the chair, etc. It is named after its creator, Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja (B.K.S) Iyengar, who after an accident had the idea of doing exercises with props. It is a therapeutic yoga that causes a marked improvement in health. It is characterized by the thorough practice of postures (to be performed regularly and assiduously in a well-aligned manner) and pranayama.
WHERE DOES THIS TYPE OF YOGA COME FROM?
B.K.S. Iyengar was born in 1918 in Bellur, South India. He was a sickly, stunted child who did not inspire hope in the doctors. However, at the age of 16, he discovered yoga in Mysore. He practiced for two years before starting his own yoga school in 1973. He therefore created a new yoga based on classical Hatha and the texts of Patanjali .
WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES?
The principles are alignment, extensions and stretching. Alignment refers to the body position as a whole (considering its different parts in relation to each other) but also to the position in relation to the wall, floors and other supports. The extensions work in conjunction with the alignment, and allow not only to discover, but also to awaken parts of the body that, until then, were asleep.
WHAT ARE ITS BENEFITS?
They vary according to whether they are asanas or pranayama (breath). Indeed, Asanas increase fitness and flexibility, combat back pain, decrease anxiety, increase balance and coordination, strengthen the functioning of internal organs and restore peaceful sleep. Pranayama allows you to concentrate better and brings vitality.
HOW DOES A COURSE WORK?
A session takes an average of 1 hour 30 minutes. It will be more or less intense depending on the level of the students and the pathologies affecting each one. The positions to be executed are various (stretching, twisting, forward bending) and have, each time, more intensity. During a class your body has an emphasized alignment, and the postures are organized in a sequential manner.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO PRACTICE IT?
It is for everyone. It allows you to think your wounds (whether physical or mental) and strengthen your muscles. It also helps the posture to find its natural alignment.
HOW TO PRACTICE IT ?
You need a cork brick or a brick foam brick, a strap strap, a bolster a chair and an ecological yoga mat or a mat with alignment. As far as clothing is concerned, it is best to wear shorts or Bermuda shorts so that your knee and ankle joints are exposed.
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According to Patanjali (author of the Yoga Sutras), the different aspects of yoga can be compared to the branches of a tree. According to him, yoga has eight branches which are Yama (moral ethics),Asana (posture), Niyama (ethics towards oneself), Dharana (concentration), Samadhi (state of peace and joy), Dhyana (meditation), Pratyahara (control of the senses). “Ashtanga Yoga” is therefore defined as the eight limbs of yoga.
WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?
It was originally taught by Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois in Mysore (India). Many Westerners came to study in his school, and from 1960 onwards, it spread to Western countries (especially the United States).
WHAT ARE ITS PRINCIPLES?
While doing the exercises, you must match your breath with your movements. It consists of 6 series that are always similar and are done in a specific order. Its principles are: A traditional and dynamic yoga; a sequence of positions made of 6 series; a morning practice; requiring to synchronize the movements and the breath; a notion of looking in the postures.
WHAT ARE ITS BENEFITS?
It sculpts your figure, increases your concentration, improves your breathing capacity, makes your circulation more fluid, detoxifies and improves the capacity of your heart muscle.
HOW DOES A COURSE WORK?
During a session, you perform 6 similar sets, with ascending difficulty, in a specific order. The different positions must follow one another without stopping, with a fluid sequence. Each position is held for 5 breaths (through the nose only). You warm up this way. It is also possible to quote a mantra at the beginning and end of each course.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO PRACTICE ?
It is intended for beginners, whether you are flexible or not, sporty or not. You just need to be dynamic and ready to sweat
HOW TO PRACTICE IT ?
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For some, this yoga is the “original yoga”. Indeed, it brings together several forms of yoga. It is based on a breathing and body practice, coupled with meditation and relaxation exercises.
WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?
This form of yoga originated in India thousands of years ago. It was introduced by Yogi Bhajan in the West.
WHAT ARE ITS PRINCIPLES?
To achieve Kundalini, you must do a set of series that meet specific criteria. Indeed: The positions can be either static or dynamic; Breath work should accompany the sequences; The series should be performed in rhythm; Meditation and relaxation are required; A mantra can be added for a better circulation of prana.
WHAT ARE ITS BENEFITS?
They can only be felt after a serious and regular practice. It helps you to manage your emotions, it strengthens your immune system, it gets rid of anxiety, it acts favorably on your nervous system, it makes your sleep better and makes you more energetic.
HOW DOES A COURSE WORK?
It lasts on average 1 hour and 30 minutes, with: 15 minutes of introduction and warm-up, 50 minutes of physical exercises, 10 minutes of relaxation and 15 minutes of meditation.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO PRACTICE IT?
It is one of the most spiritual yogas in existence. Anyone seeking spirituality can do this, as well as people seeking to change their relationship with themselves or the world around them. However, it can be physically demanding. You should therefore think carefully before taking the plunge, although no previous experience is required.
HOW TO PRACTICE IT ?
To perform the Kundalini, you need a natural mat and some accessories and meditation accessories. A mini meditation mat may also be appropriate for you as many of the postures are done cross-legged or sitting on your heels. Generally, a yoga mat is sufficient. Some use a turban to channel energy, others a “mala” to promote change. But neither of these two accessories is really necessary.
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Nidra yoga or sleep yoga is a yoga that allows you to relax. It is performed in a lying position and allows you to let go immediately. It is a discipline that allows you to reconnect with yourself.
Where does it come from?
The origins of this yoga go back many years. It is a type of yoga that draws on the traditions of Vedanta, Kashmir and Shivaism. It was Swami Sahyananda who developed Nidra, which began to be taught in 1962.
WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES?
It helps to improve the quality of your sleep. By practicing it, you enter a state of semi-consciousness, which allows mental, physical, spiritual and emotional relaxation. The basic principle is to dive deep inside yourself in order to capture the different solutions, ideas and intuitions that are hidden there.
WHAT ARE THE 7 BENEFITS?
- It reduces fatigue and anxiety;
- It improves the quality of your sleep;
- It allows you to let go;
- It promotes a better control of your emotions;
- It strengthens your immune system;
- It intensifies your connection to yourself and to others;
- It develops your creativity.
HOW DOES A COURSE WORK?
They last between 10 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes. First, you must lie down in Savasana posture, on a comfortable mat. You then relax each limb and let go. Letting go is then replaced by mantras and visualizations. You then recite the mantra “Sankalpa” and visualize a positive image that is the expression of what you would like to achieve as an ideal.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO PRACTICE IT?
Nidra is for everyone, except for people with mental illnesses. It is ideal for people who are tired, stressed, anxious, have been through a difficult period or suffer from sleep disorders.
HOW TO PRACTICE IT ?
You need a coverage or a sheep wool carpet to lie down, a blanket to cover you, an accessory (pillow, scarf…) to cover your eyes, a pillow to put under your head and a pillow (or a bolster) to get under your knees to free up your lower back.
Restorative yoga is a very gentle form of yoga that, through deep relaxation, helps to harmonize and restore your body. Restorative yoga is a yoga that soothes your mind and allows you to relax. It allows you to find yourself, to know yourself better, to manage your emotional blocks… without you having to make any movement.
Where does it come from?
Restorative yoga has its origins in Iyengar yoga. Indeed, it requires the use of many materials and accessories as support.
WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES OF RESTORATIVE YOGA?
Restorative yoga is based on a unique principle: Doing comfortable and simple asanas, in a slow way, with the rhythm of your breath and with relaxation exercises. It is not about performance but about relaxing, doing nothing special.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RESTORATIVE YOGA?
They are physical and mental are numerous. Indeed, it eliminates tensions, allows you to fight against fatigue, stress and depression, calms your mind, chases away negative thoughts, increases your self-confidence, allows you to discover yourself, allows you to open up to others and promotes the recovery of the nervous system, glands, organs glands, organs, and muscles.
HOW DOES A RESTAURANT YOGA SESSION WORK?
It consists of three steps. You can therefore start with Pranayama exercises, then follow with 3 or 4 asanas of 10 minutes each, performed with accessories and accompanied by pranayama exercises through the nose. You then close the session with 10 to 15 minutes of relaxation in Savasana position.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO PRACTICE RESTORATIVE YOGA?
Restorative yoga is for everyone, except the hyperactive. If you suffer from chronic pain, are stressed or depressed, this practice is perfect for you.
HOW TO PRACTICE RESTORATIVE YOGA?
To perform Restorative Yoga, you need a comfortable, quality mat and other accessories such as cork brick chair, bolster, blanket, block and meditation cushion. Discover all the oeko-tex accessories of the Yogom Softness Range.
Tantra yoga is recognized as a method that stimulates the libido and allows for a fulfilled sexuality. It is the yoga of the masculine and the feminine.
WHERE DOES TANTRA YOGA COME FROM?
Tantra yoga comes from tantrism and tantras. Tantrism is a form of meditation through which the body can be liberated, thus achieving ecstasy of body and mind. The word Tantra is based on the Sanskrit words Tanoti and Trayati, one meaning expansion of consciousness and the other, release of energy.
WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES OF TANTRA?
Tantra yoga is a spiritual path and a tool for self-knowledge. It is based on the principle that Being has absolute essence and therefore nothing can be added or subtracted from it.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TANTRA?
Tantra allows, thanks to a set of particular techniques, to reach a modified state of consciousness. The energy can then flow freely in the body.
HOW DOES A TANTRA SESSION WORK?
Tantra courses are given in group or private lessons. It can be practiced in couple or not. It requires special hand positions, rhythmic and conscious breathing and sometimes massage. There are ideal postures for couples such as: the warrior, the seated twist, the head down dog and the boat. In the beginning, it is best to have a qualified teacher supervise you. Once you have learned the technique, you can practice Tantra at home.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO PRACTICE TANTRA?
Tantra is for all those who seek to live a fulfilled sexuality. It thus makes it possible to unify the male and the female.
HOW TO PRACTICE IT ?
A Tantra session requires yoga music to the rhythm of which you sway. Afterwards, you adopt a set of postures and hand positions, with the objective of exchanging energy with your partner. The final step will be to massage each other to reach an extreme level of relaxation.
It is a type of yoga that derives from Hatha yoga and is based on effort. It is still called hot yoga because its practice requires heat to obtain a perspiration that would have positive effects on the articulatory and muscular flexibility. The heat is able to promote movement and eliminate impurities.
Where does it come from?
It is a contemporary yoga that was created in the 70’s by Bikram Choudhury (born in Calcutta, India). Victim of an accident, the doctors said that he would not be able to walk anymore. He then started practicing certain yoga postures which allowed him to regain good health after only 6 months. He perfected his technique and moved to the United States where he established his first schools in Hawaii and California. In 1990, he began training teachers.
WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES?
This yoga includes 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises. They are always performed in the same direction, twice in a row each. Each pranayama exercise is practiced only once. The first exercise takes place at the beginning of the session. It is the pranayama that allows the control of the inspirations and expirations. The second exercise takes place at the end of the session. It is called kapalabhati and allows the purification of the body.
WHAT ARE THE 5 BENEFITS?
- It improves your sleep;
- It improves your stress, the quality of your life and your psychological well-being;
- It improves your overall health by increasing glucose tolerance, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, increasing bone mineral density, etc. ;
- It strengthens your tendons, muscles and ligaments;
- It reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
HOW DOES A SESSION WORK?
Classes last 90 minutes. It includes a sequence of 26 postures and two breathing exercises. It should be practiced in a room with a temperature of 40.6 degrees Celsius and a humidity of 40%.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO PRACTICE IT?
This type of yoga is for all individuals, regardless of age, level or physical condition. If you want to improve your well-being and keep yourself fit, this style is for you. However, it can cause dehydration, increased internal temperature and increased heart rate, which may not be indicated for some people. It is also not recommended for people suffering from psychosis.
HOW TO PRACTICE IT ?
To practice hot yoga, you will need: Lightweight clothing; a water bottle or insulated water bottle; a yoga mat specific to hot yoga, that is to say, absorbent and non-slip (Yogom mats are perfectly suitable); A yoga towel.
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It is a gentle and relaxing yoga that derives from Taoist yoga and is based on muscle relaxation. It consists in carrying out positions on the ground that must be held for a long time and in a motionless way. It appeared in the 1990s and was worn by Suzann and Paul Grilley.
Where does it come from?
It is a contemporary yoga that was created in the 90’s by Suzann and Paul Grilley who followed the teachings of Paulie Zink who taught a Taoist yoga, also called Yin and Yang yoga. Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers particularly liked Paulie’s Yin positions and decided to pass them on and create a movement.
WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES?
It uses the same positions as traditional Indian yoga, only their names change because the intention is not the same. It is about staying in positions on the ground for a long time while being totally relaxed. The search for muscular relaxation allows for stretching, but not of the muscles, but of the deep connective tissue.
WHAT ARE ITS BENEFITS?
The stretching of the connective tissues allows a very intense emotional release, a gain of mobility, a deep relaxation and a detoxification of the body. It is one of the best yogas for stress, nervousness and insomnia.
HOW DOES A SESSION WORK?
A class usually lasts 90 minutes because you really need to take the time to get into a deep state of relaxation. After a short meditation to settle the breath, you will chain 5 or 6 positions that you will hold between 3 and 5 minutes each then you will finish by a session of lying down relaxation: a savasana during ideally 10 minutes.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO PRACTICE IT?
No pre-requisites, on the contrary, it is yoga for everyone. And the less flexible you find yourself, the more advisable it is for you.
HOW TO PRACTICE IT ?
When you relax, your body temperature drops, so you will need warm clothes to practice, socks and ideally a blanket for the savasana final, a mask to cover your eyes loose, comfortable clothing and a large yoga mat. large and soft yoga mat and soft yoga mat. Discover the natural carpets and accessories and meditation mats from Yogom.
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Through the previous lines, it has been presented the different types of yoga. It was also possible to see what the differences are between the different practices. So which yoga to choose? The answer to this question is difficult because each discipline has its own characteristics. Different disciplines are suitable for different people. If you want to better see the differences between the different types of yoga, it might be interesting to try several. Discover also the acro yoga and the Yoga of the face . See also our article summarizing the top 20 of the different yoga.
