Hatha Yoga
Ha- Tha: ha meaning "sun" and tha
meaning "moon," Hatha Yoga is translated as the yoga that brings
union "of the pairs of opposites."
Hatha
is a very general term that can encompass many of the physical types of yoga.
If a class is described as Hatha style, it is probably going to be slow-paced
and gentle and provide a good introduction to the basic yoga poses. Hatha Yoga
concentrates on the practice of postures (asanas) and breath control
(pranayama) to energize the subtle energy channels (nadis) and balance energy
centres (chakras).
Vinyasa Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga, is yoga where movement is
synchronized to the breath. Vinyasa is translated as meaning "connection”
or “flow”. It refers to the continuous smooth movement from one posture the
next and tends to be a more vigorous style of yoga. A Vinyasa class will
typically start with a number of Sun Salutations to warm up the body for more
intense stretching and movements in the class.
Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga, means "eight
limbs". Ashtanga is also known as Power Yoga. A set series of poses is
performed, always in the same order. This practice is very physically demanding
because of the constant movement from one pose to the next and the emphasis on
daily practice. The movement from one
pose to the next is slow and the poses are held for a number of breaths. It
incorporates a lot of mental and physical strength.
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