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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