YOGA
Amanda Jones
BENEFITS
Stress Management
Weight Loss
Strength Training
Improved flexibility
Protection from injury
Better athletic performance
TYPES OF YOGA
Hatha
Vinyasa
Ashtanga
Iyengar
Bikram
HATHA
Originated from India in the 15th century
Slow-paced, focused on breathing and
meditation
Good for beginners interested in starting
yoga
VINYASA
Covers basic poses focused
mainly on Sun Salutations
Good for beginners and
advanced yogis
Improves strength and
flexibility
ASHTANGA
A from of power yoga
Fast-paced and intense
Improves coordination and helps with weight loss
IYENGAR
Focuses mainly on body alignment
Improves balance and builds strength
Good for beginners
BIKRAM
Known as Hot Yoga
Practiced in a 95-100
degree room
Used to flush toxins and
deeply stretch muscles
NAMASTE
“ The light within me respects and salutes the
light within you”
REFERENCES
http://www.dailycupofyoga.com/2012/06/09/5-different-ty
pes-of-yoga-which-one-suits-you-the-best
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http://
www.osteopathic.org/osteopathic-health/about-your-health/
health-conditions-library/general-health/Pages/yoga.aspx
http://
www.abc-of-yoga.com/beginnersguide/yogabenefits.asp
http://
www.mindbodygreen.com/0-68/Different-Types-of-Yoga.ht
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