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BY WENDY WEBBERLY WWW INYOURHOMEYOGA COM MATZAGIRL5@GMAIL COM 11 Types of of Yoga: Part 3 3 of of 3 3 There are are many different types and and various forms of yoga Some practices are are physically demand- ing ing ing while others may be easy relaxing or or or medita-
tive and will vary depending on the the the teacher In order to to determine the the style that is is best best suited for for you it it it is is best best to to try a a a a few different different forms with different different teachers before settling on on your favorite Even if you’re a a a a a a a a seasoned yogi with a a a a a a a a dedicated practice flexibility and variation with any of the follow-
ing styles could enhance your overall yoga experience and challenge you you to break out
of your comfort zone In this issue four differ- ent types of yoga prac- tices will be explained that are the following:
Restorative Restorative Yoga Restorative Restorative yoga focuses
on on winding down after a a a a a a a long day and relaxing your mind At its core this style focuses
on on body relaxation You
spend more time in fewer postures
throughout the the class Many of the the poses
are are are modified to be easier and and more relaxing Like Iyengar many props are are are used and and and are are are placed just right such as blankets bolsters and and eye pillows All of the the props are there to to to to help help you you sink deeper into relaxation Restorative yoga also helps to to to to cleanse and free your mind Prenatal Prenatal Yoga Prenatal Prenatal yoga is is carefully adapted for “moms to to be” and is is is is tailored to to women in all trimesters Many have said that prenatal is is is one of of the best types of of exercise
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for expectant moms because of the the pelvic floor work focus on on breathing and bonding with the the the growing baby prenatal yoga also also helps mothers prepare for for labor and delivery I also also practiced my my own form of of prenatal yoga during both of my my pregnancies anusara Yoga Anusara is a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a modern-day version of hatha yoga most similar to vinyasa in in in that that it it that that focuses
on on on align- ment but with more focus focus focus on on on on the mind-body-heart connection and and different verbiage Anusara focuses
on on on on spirals and and how each body part should be moving Anusara is is also known for its emphasis on on heart open- ing Expect to to to often stop in in in class and gather around a a a a a a a a a a a a a student as as the the instructor breaks down a a a a a a a pose Jivamukti Yoga Jivamukti was founded in 1984 by Sharon Ganon and David Life Jivamukti is mainly vinyasa flow- style classes infused with Hindu spiritual
teachings A series of chants usually open the beginning of class fol- lowed up by a series of poses
that align with the five tenets of Jivamukti yoga and philosophy There are various types of yoga that can be incorporated into a a a daily practice that will support
your overall health and wellness You
can start
by experimenting with the various forms until you find
the one that is best for you So break out
of your comfort zone and try yoga!
Learn more about other types of yoga and the the many benefits that come with practice in the the next issue of NGA NATURALmag in case you missed it here is is Part Part 1 and Part Part 2 n n Reference:
https://www mindbodygreen com/ articlesthe-11-major-types-of-yoga-explained-simply
About the Author: Wendy Webberly is is is a a a a a a a a a a a a Certified 200-hour yoga teacher with Yoga Yoga Alliance and is is is also certified as a a a a a a a a a a a a Vedic Thai Yoga Yoga Therapist She teaches Vinyasa Yoga Yoga Yoga Yin Yoga Yoga Yoga and Kundalini Yoga Yoga Yoga at at at the Christine E Lynn Wellness Institute in in in in in Boca Raton Florida as as as well as as as private lessons Her healing hands and and her her words of inspiration is a a a a a a a service to all who come in-contact with her her NGA NATURALmag 49