Sunday, August 11, 2013

The Different Kinds Of London Yoga

The Different Kinds Of London Yoga


by Lela Perkins


When one would want to take up London yoga, he must first prepare himself both physically and mentally in order to embark on this new journey. Of course before he would take up an official class, he must do some research about what to expect when he takes it up otherwise he will become overwhelmed. For those who do not know anything about this ancient art, here are some things that may enlighten beginners.

Now there are so many variations that have been sprouting out ever since this art has gained some popularity. Among these types, there are four main ones where in the others came from. Basically, these four main variations are known as Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Iyengar versions.

Hatha, which is the oldest known form of this art, is the pioneer of all types and was created sometime in the fifteenth century. During that period of time, all the yogis wanted to do was to reach a very high level of enlightenment in order to understand the truth. They started by creating Hatha which is the art that emphasizes meditation and breathing as well as intense concentration.

Of course the yogis also found the need to be able to have a physically fit body as well as a healthy mind. Which is why they came up with the Vinyasa yoga which they could practice along with the Hatha variation. Now this one includes a lot of poses which includes the very famous Sun Salutation which is known as a routine that encompasses twelve poses where one matches the movements to the breathing.

From the Vinyasa, another type of variation came out and is known as the Ashtanga variation which puts a lot of emphasis on the physical aspect. This version actually strengthens the body a lot by letting the practitioner do a lot of jumping, lunging, and even some push up positions. This is more for people who would want to have a really intense workout.

The Iyengar one is another one that somehow stemmed out from Ashtanga. However, the difference here is that Iyengar actually uses a lot of tools. The purpose of these tools is to help the body align itself properly while the practitioner does the poses.

From these four main ones, a lot of other variations have started to come out due to the popularity of the main four. One of the most popular ones would be the Bikram version which is practicing this art in a very hot environment in order to lose more calories. Another popular form is hanging yoga which involves doing poses while in the middle of the air.

So if one is interested in London yoga, then here are some of the types that he should choose from. The one that will be chosen would be based on the body condition of the beginner as he must find one suitable for him. Once he has decided which one is best for him, then he may shoot for it.




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