There are so many forms of yoga that you first have to delve into what you are looking for before you can get started. Yet with some explanation and some appropriate statements you can go a long way. This article broadly outlines the possible directions and by asking and answering a number of questions, you will find yourself in the direction that suits you best.
A forest of yoga forms
It is now a forest of yoga forms. On the one hand, it is good that yoga is slowly but surely becoming established and is no longer seen as a vague spiritual stuff, but on the other hand, beginners can sometimes no longer see the forest for the trees. And if you don’t have anyone in your area who can help you find the right shape, it can become quite a search.
What directions are there?
It goes too far to name everything, but there are main directions that now include all kinds of sub-forms. Once you find the main direction, it will be easier to find the exact worm.
The main directions are:
- Strenuous
- Active
- Therapeutic
- Technical
- Spiritual
Strenuous
The strenuous form is called Bikram, in which 26 postures are performed in an environment where the temperature is around 40 degrees. Blood circulation is stimulated and it contributes to faster healing of an injury. Also good for the flexibility of your body.
Active
Ashtanga Vinyasa is a nice active form of yoga where the emphasis is on breathing. It makes you sweat a lot and it is therefore a strenuous form of yoga. May not be suitable for everyone, because the fixed program with consecutive movements is physically demanding. Also known as Power Yoga.
Therapeutic
Yin and Dru are the forms that are in the therapeutic corner. Yin is very detailed and very precise in shape. All postures are held longer. Dru prefers flowing soft shapes. The energy flow continues in this way and there are also many exercises aimed at the heart.
Technical
Ivengat and Critical Alignment are known for the correct alignment of the exercises. The point is that you follow the lines correctly and if this is not possible, you can use tools to arrive at the exact shapes.
Spiritual
Kundalini and Integral are fairly classical and the emphasis is on breathing, which is a basic principle in yoga. The exercises work on consciousness and meditation is part of the total picture.
Which shape fits now?
If the explanation does not yet provide you with sufficient clarity, some statements may do so (classified according to the appropriate form). It is a guideline that may and hopefully will help you further.
Strenuous
- You like to do the same series of exercises, nice and clear.
- Working on a well-shaped body is the most important thing.
- I also prefer a sporty environment for yoga.
Active
- Spiritual is nice, but not necessarily immediate.
- The same series of exercises must contain some challenge.
- Losing weight is not the most important thing, but it is certainly allowed during yoga class.
Therapeutic
- I can’t stand doing the same exercises over and over again, which is certainly not my preference.
- I am sensitive to injuries and since I take good care of my body, I do not do too much physical exercise.
- I find it very pleasant to allow feelings to surface and experience them.
Technical
- I want to do all the exercises properly, but I also want to know what it does to and for my body.
- Control of the body is essential and I also want to get it from my yoga class.
- Preferably not the same exercises continuously.
Spiritual
- I can practice yoga anywhere, a special room is not really necessary.
- For me, the relationship may be more focused on meditation than on the physical body.
- Not really concerned with losing weight before yoga, I already live a healthy lifestyle.
Finally
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