Yoga Asanas

Popular Yoga Around the World

Many say, yoga is suitable only for those bodied supple rubber. In fact, yoga is not always synonymous with a fold-folding body. There are many different types of yoga that are trends in the world. All the exciting and rich benefits. Here are some of them:

1. Hatha Yoga

Yoga that focuses on mastery of body and breath it was introduced in India since the 15th century by Swatmarama. Hatha is derived from Sanskrit. 'Ha' means sun (positive current), and 'tha' was month (negative current). One branch of yoga is a series of movements that represent the union between the two conflicting sides.

In the practice of yoga, which includes the purpose of obtaining the balance of body and mind is achieved through three main aspects, namely motion posture (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation.

The form of the balance of the two sides opposite to each asana manifested through movements performed alternately, between the right and left, up and down, as well as the front and rear.

2. Iyengar Yoga

There are three main elements in Iyengar yoga, which is a technique, sequence or sequences, and time. This technique involves variations of asanas. In this one kind of yoga, movement or posture trained one at a time until the right and good. The movement from one asana to asana else was not done in haste. At least, every asana takes 40-60 seconds, with 20-30 seconds for the body right and left, up right and good movement.

The challenge is to keep order during the movement, we do not mind jumping to and fro, but stay focused on your breathing.

Yoga is suitable for those who have never tasted yoga before, and for those who have problems with muscle tone, such as stiff muscles, back pain, pain in the neck, or back. In addition, exercises such as twisting poses also help to increase the supply of nutrients to the area between the tail vertebrae and the blood circulation in the organs in the abdomen and pelvis.

3. Yin Yoga

Yin yoga is based on the Chinese philosophy of the meridian system of the body. If yoga is generally dominated by movement and muscle contraction, then the yin yoga, exercises focused on the connective tissue found in bone and joint areas.

Although this type of training is not as heavy as the other types of yoga, yin yoga major challenge is the long duration of time. To perform the asanas alone, can be up to 20 minutes! Meditative training which gives plenty of time to 'communicate' with your body.

Yoga is suitable for all ages, from children to seniors. As you age, the connective tissue in bones and joints become stiff. If continued to be forced to do heavy work, these body parts will cause stiffness in the other muscles. Yin yoga can help increase joint flexibility and bone strength, so that you can move and move more freely.

4. Jivanmukti

In Sanskrit, 'soul' is the soul, and 'mukti' or 'muksan' means liberation. In practice, vinyasa is a series of six asana movement, which flows from one asana to the next asana in a relatively fast rhythm. Each movement is done in line with the pull or exhalations. Flowing motion in fast rhythm is quick makes you like dancing.

In practice, Jivamukti also studied the ancient texts of yoga, including merapalkannya in Sanskrit, breathing process, and elements of meditation. Jivamukti also apply yoga philosophy in daily life, such as adhering to the values of ahimsa or non-violence and vegetarianism. They also incorporate elements of bhakti, or dedicate their training for specific purposes, for example for disaster victims in Japan, for world peace, and so on.

Jivamukti exercises that focus on strength training holds many benefits for fitness and health. Headstand position, for example, help refresh the brain throughout the day are in a standby position and hold the command for all our activities.