Yoga means a union of the soul with the spirit. It is a physical, mental and spiritual discipline. Learn more!

1. Yoga Practices for Beginners

2. What is Yoga?
Yoga means a union of the soul with the spirit. Originated in
India, it is a physical, mental and spiritual discipline.

3. Branches of Yoga
There are six main branches of the yoga tree:
o Hatha Yoga: Physical yoga or the yoga of postures
o Bhakti Yoga: Yoga of devotion
o Raja Yoga: Meditation and contemplation
o Jnana Yoga: Yoga for wisdom and knowledge
o Karma Yoga: Path of service
o Tantra Yoga: Path of ritual

4. General Yoga Practices for Beginners
Beginners can try these simpler yoga practices:
o Ashtanga
o Vinyasa
o Kundalini
o Iyengar
o Hot Yoga
o Yin Yoga

5. Ashtanga Yoga
This is a method of yoga that involves synchronizing
the breath with a series of postures:
o Develops strength and flexibility
o Tones muscles
o Lubricates joints
o Improves circulation

6. Vinyasa Yoga
This flowing style of Yoga links the breath with
movements, to find relaxation and endurance within
one or more rigorous movement sequences:
o Decreases stress, anxiety and depression
o Increases flexibility
o Helps reduce the risk of heart disease
o Helps in weight loss

7. Kundalini Yoga
Also known as LayaYoga, this form is said to expedite
spiritual growth and healing:
o Heightened sense of awareness
o Increase in concentration
o Sharpens the memory
o Lowers cholesterol
o Increases hemoglobin

8. Iyengar Yoga
This is based on the principles of Ashtanga Yoga, but
is popular among those with back problems. This form
of Yoga emphasizes improving stamina, flexibility and
concentration:
o Reduces back pain
o Relieves spondylitis
o Lowers compounds in blood
o Reduces inflation
o Lowers physical and emotional stress

9. Hot Yoga
This refers to practicing Yoga in warmer and more
humid conditions. The heated room increases
sweating, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing
the risk of injury.
o Burns more calories
o Detoxifies the body
o Helps heal old injuries
o Reducing symptoms of diabetes and asthma

10. Yin Yoga
A slow-paced form of Yoga during which poses are
held for longer durations:
• Teaches stillness
• Calms mind and body
• Lowers stress and anxiety
• Improves joint mobility

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