Yoga: different approaches

Yoga is extensively known as a form of exercise that stretches and strengthens the body through various poses known as ASANAS. For other people yoga is the realization of inner self satisfaction. For other it is a religion that the believe and must follow. All of this statement makes it hard to really make a full realization of what yoga is.

So what is yoga?

Yoga goes far beyond just mere exercises full of awkward routines. Yoga is the unio of mind, spirit and body. Yoga comes from the Hindu philosophy used to attain spiritual insight and harmony. Yoga generally refers to the common use of a system of exercises that is practiced as part of this discipline. The word is derived from the Sanskrit “yeung”, which means to join. A yoke as used on oxen is closely related, but also the same root gives us "join", "junction", "junta", "adjust", "joust", and "juxapose" to name a few. There are many institutions of yoga all of which have their own unique practices and beliefs. But in this article we have listed down the five most common yoga practices. However, schools and paths have been established with many different variation that aren't listed here.

Hatha

This is the most popular variety of yoga and one that has been commonly taught for years. So what is yoga for them? For them it is perfecting the mind by way of perfecting the body. With this technique many asanas or postures, breathing techniques and meditations are used.

Ashtanga

This yoga is another popular type they are much faster than the other schools. What is yoga for ashtanga’s? For them yoga can be considered as a type of aerobic read more