The Practice of Yoga By: Courtney Wilkes

Ashtanga Yoga Also known as Power Yoga Fast paced and intense A series of poses that are always in the same

order Main Focus: synchronizing breath and movement

from pose to pose Result: Calm mind and a strong body

Sources: "Ashtanga Yoga ." Land Yoga n.pag. Web. 4 Mar 2013. <http://landyoga.com/about-us>.

Pizer , Ann. "Yoga Style Guide ." About.com. N.p., 14 December 2012. Web. 4 Mar 2013. <http://yoga.about.com/od/typesofyoga/a/yogatypes.htm>.

Ashtanga Yoga Poses

Ashtanga yoga starts out with sun salutations, and then continues as a series of repeating poses .

Iyengar Yoga Based on Hatha Yoga Poses are held for a long period of time Most poses are performed using props such

as blocks, straps, pillows, or chairs.Main Focus: body alignment

Sources:Pizer , Ann. "Yoga Style Guide ." About.com. N.p., 14 December 2012. Web. 4

Mar 2013. <http://yoga.about.com/od/typesofyoga/a/yogatypes.htm>.

Examples of Iyengar Yoga Poses

Bikram Yoga Also known as Hot Yoga Practiced in a hot room (typically 95-100

degrees)Series of 26 poses Main focus: loosen muscles and allow for

profuse sweating (cleanse the body)

Sources:Pizer , Ann. "Yoga Style Guide ." About.com. N.p., 14 December 2012. Web. 4 Mar 2013.

<http://yoga.about.com/od/typesofyoga/a/yogatypes.htm>.

Bikram Yoga Poses

In most hot yoga classes, not all 26 poses will be completed by the end of the session.

Restorative Yoga Uses props to help relax the body into poses Each pose is held for a long period of time

(about 20-30 minutes each) Main focus: stretch, relax, and refresh the

body

Sources:

Pizer , Ann. "Yoga Style Guide ." About.com. N.p., 14 December 2012. Web. 4 Mar 2013. <http://yoga.about.com/od/typesofyoga/a/yogatypes.htm>.

Examples of Restorative Yoga Poses

Integral Yoga Form of Hatha yoga This yoga practice is gentle and involves

breathing and meditation exercises Main focus: integrate the mind, body, and

spirit

Sources: Pizer , Ann. "Yoga Style Guide ." About.com. N.p., 14 December 2012. Web. 4 Mar 2013.

<http://yoga.about.com/od/typesofyoga/a/yogatypes.htm>.

Examples of Integral Yoga Poses