What Kind of Yoga is Best?

There are different forms of yoga. This type of
exercise can leave you toned and supple or you may
even be spiritually enlightened according to some
teachers. Yoga is the latest thing. It has reshaped
some of the greatest stars all the way from Madonna to
Sting.

Some forms of yoga are more physical and some are
highly spiritual. Yoga is extremely good for fatigue,
depression, arthritis, aging, stress-related illness,
migraine, PMS, back pain and mobility problems.

You must first decide why you wish to start yoga and
then go about choosing the appropriate form for you.
The principles of yoga are quite simple - relax, tune
out everything and stretch and you will feel better.

If you are looking to get fit these types of yoga are
for you:

" Hatha yoga "

This type of yoga is based on controlled stretching.
An emphasis is placed on developing a flexible spine.
This type of yoga is excellent for all levels of
fitness.

" Vini yoga "

This type of yoga is gentle and safe and is very good
for older people. It is taught by a teacher called a
Desikachar and is usually taught on an individual
basis.

If you really want to get physical then you should
choose these types of yoga:

" Lyenger yoga "

This type of yoga focuses on correct postures. It
often makes use of ropes and blocks to maintain these
postures.

" Sivananda yoga "

This type of yoga is suitable for every age and covers
a wide range of poses which range from simple to
complex. " Ashtanga yoga " This type of yoga is known
as power yoga. It is very demanding and is only
suitable for those people who are very fit.

For those of you who want to get spiritual, then you
would want to choose from these types of yoga:

" Raja yoga "

This is often referred to as royal yoga. It is
concerned with the mind.

" Dru yoga "

This is group yoga which concentrates very heavily on
breath work.

" Jnana yoga "

This concentrates on the philosophical aspects of
youga and is very spiritual and meditative.