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Vini Yoga
Today in the fitness industry one of the swiftest growing movements is the great art and practice of yoga.
In case you have been out of touch with what has been happening for the past couple of years, yoga is sweeping through aerobics studios and health clubs all across the World and it’s finding acceptance as a fitness activity as well as a means to balance the energy of the body and reduce stress and thereby restore a feeling of calmness.
It is therapeutic, restorative and is based on one’s individual breath. This means that the length of a movement is determined by the ability of the individual to inhale and exhale fully.
It seems that many postural imbalances are due to breathing restrictions. Vini yoga is based on the premise that the body’s energy is more balanced if you are able to balance your breathing.
When you improve your breathing you not only improve your posture, but you improve your overall energy and develop the sense of being centered.
Which Type of Yoga is Best for You?
There are different forms of yoga. This type of exercise can leave you toned and supple or you may even be spiritually enlightened according to some teachers. Yoga is the latest thing.It has reshaped some of the greatest stars all the way from Madonna to Sting.
Some forms of yoga are more physical and some are highly spiritual. Yoga is extremely good for fatigue, depression, arthritis, aging, stress-related illness, migraine, PMS, back pain and mobility problems.
You must first decide why you wish to start yoga and then go about choosing the appropriate form for you. The principles of yoga are quite simple – relax, tune out everything and stretch and you will feel better.
If you are looking to get fit these types of yoga are for you:
Hatha yoga
This type of yoga is based on controlled stretching.
An emphasis is placed on developing a flexible spine.
This type of yoga is excellent for all levels of
fitness.
Vini yoga
This type of yoga is gentle and safe and is very good
for older people. It is taught by a teacher called a
Desikachar and is usually taught on an individual
basis.
If you really want to get physical then you should
choose these types of yoga:
Lyenger yoga
This type of yoga focuses on correct postures. It
often makes use of ropes and blocks to maintain these
postures.
Sivananda yoga
This type of yoga is suitable for every age and covers
a wide range of poses which range from simple to
complex.
Ashtanga yoga
This type of yoga is known
as power yoga. It is very demanding and is only
suitable for those people who are very fit.
For those of you who want to get spiritual, then you
would want to choose from these types of yoga:
Raja yoga
This is often referred to as royal yoga. It is
concerned with the mind.
Dru yoga
This is group yoga which concentrates very heavily on
breath work.
Jnana yoga
This concentrates on the philosophical aspects of
youga and is very spiritual and meditative.