The key to health and fitness is the mind. Positive thinking, intention, dedication and consistency all form the basis of a sound fitness regime. One part of that regime is yoga and its many diverse disciplines. Here’s a brief description of the branches of and the different types of yoga.
YOGA BRANCHES
Jnana, self-inquiry, meditation and contemplation (Wisdom)
Bhakti, focuses on the Divine, or the heart.
Increasing tolerance, love, and acceptance of others (Devotion)
Karma, how our actions taken yesterday will affect our lives tomorrow and in the future
Raja, the act of meditation
Hatha, the act of performing what are called asanas (Postures)
Tantra, rituals of yoga
Kriya, breathing techniques intended to purify and cleanse the body’s energy channels
Kundalini, energy that lies dormant in the body until released
Mantra, words that are considered capable of creating transformation in yoga
YOGA TYPES
Ashtanga, a faster, more aerobic, flowing style of yoga
Bikram, hot Yoga developed by Bikram
Choudhury
Iyengar, known for its use of props, such as belts and blocks, as aids in performing postures
Jivamukti, incorporates ashtanga yoga with spiritual teachings and how to apply yogic philosophy to life
Kripalu, based on inner focus and meditation along with standard yoga poses and breathwork, as well as “development of a quiet mind” and relaxation
Viniyoga, emphasizes the breath of yoga
Kundalini, releasing energy that lies in the body
Vinyasa, a style of yoga based on sequential postures and breathing (Flow)
Sivananda, five principles to develop physical, spiritual, and mental health
Forrest, focuses on breath, strength, integrity, and spirit
Marc D. Thompson, owner of VirtuFit® & VirtuGen, is a prominent fitness trainer, personal coach & professional genealogist with a background in medicine, exercise physiology & family history research. He has pioneered virtual training and teaches via webcam one-on-one and group classes. He also combines traditional genealogical research methods with cutting edge internet surfing while using multiple computers to produce the fastest, most accurate results. Along with over 25 years of experience in both fields, he draws from thousands of exercises, fitness disciplines, sports psychology techniques, nutritional principals & research techniques to teach and empower each individual client. He currently pens blogs at ideafit.com and blogger.com. His fitness books are available at http://www.marcdthompson.net/fitness-books/fitness-books
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