Types and Characteristics of Yoga

Yoga can be divided into many types according to the practice method and class scheduling characteristics, mainly including:

Iyengar Yoga: Created by B.K.S. Iyengar, it emphasizes the precision of body form and use various AIDS, suitable for beginners and practitioners who need physiotherapy.

Yin yoga. Created by Paulie Zink, it focuses on full body’s relaxation and slow breathing, Due to each pose held for a longer time, it’s suit for people who need deep relaxation and restorative exercises.

Hot yoga. Founded by Indian yoga master Bikram, it is performed in a high temperature environment of 38 ° C to 40 ° C, do 26 fixed form movements, suitable for people who want to lose weight and detoxify quickly.

Flow yoga. Combining Ashtanga and dynamic yoga, focusing on the connection between breath and asanas, the asana sequence is flexible, suitable for practitioners who like dynamic and rhythmic sensations.

Ashtanga Yoga. Emphasizing physical strength and flexibility, it contains a series of strictly organized asanas, suitable for practitioners with certain foundation.

Aerial yoga. Use of hammocks to perform hatha yoga poses, combining a variety of elements, it’s funny and interactive, suitable for practitioners who have a certain foundation and pursue challenges.

Hatha yoga. It is the foundation of all styles and consists of simple sequences of asanas suitable for beginners and those who need comprehensive training. 

Each style of yoga has its own unique characteristics and suitable practice group, choosing one yoga style that suits you can better enjoy the practice process and get the best results.