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The Practice of Yoga

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:

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The Practice of Yoga

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  1. The Practice of Yoga By: Courtney Wilkes

  2. 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>.

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

  4. 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>.

  5. Examples of Iyengar Yoga Poses

  6. 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>.

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

  8. 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>.

  9. Examples of Restorative Yoga Poses

  10. 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>.

  11. Examples of Integral Yoga Poses

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