What's your yoga style?

Your Comments

• Sandra S. wrote:

  Apr 11, 2006

  2009-09-22 10:48 AM

  Ashtanga Yoga is actually a style of yoga which consists of vinyassa, a particular style of breath which heats up the body and leads one into a meditative state. This type of yoga is a moving meditation. It has helped to calm my mind, my stress and bring complete awareness into my mental/ emotional patterns. A very spiritual practice that also has the benefits of a toned fit and healthy body, because of physical intensity. The constant movement is to create a flow, so a trance-like state can be obtained. Ashtanga yoga is a set series of particular postures designed to heal the body of all ailments and disease... try it. you will love it.

• Mary wrote:

  Apr 11, 2006

  2009-09-22 10:49 AM

  I would have to disagree with your description of Iyengar yoga as being gentler. It actually is more intense as you hold the asanas for much longer. Much of the work is on alignment and working your body appropriately. Yes, we do use props to help facilitate but it is in no means a piece of cake.

• Rachel wrote:

  Apr 11, 2006

  2009-09-22 10:50 AM

  When practising any type of yoga you can go at your own pace, do a modified version of an asana, or rest when you need to. My advice would be to try all different kinds of yoga to find the right one for you, whether you're a beginner or not. Sometimes I need a good strengthening power yoga class, sometimes I need some challenging and stress reducing hatha and sometimes nothing is better than a sweaty hour and a half at Bikram. Just be sure to let the teacher know beforehand if it's your first class or you have any injuries.

• Herminder K Gossal wrote:

  Oct 14, 2005

  2009-09-22 10:50 AM

  Bikram yoga is called Bikram beginning yoga class. It is very beginner friendly, and suitable for all ages and fittness levels of fitness. Bikrams yoga has amazing amount of health benefits too . check out www.bikramyoga.com Bikram Yoga Teacher Herminder

• Tammy wrote:

  Apr 11, 2006

  2009-09-22 10:51 AM

  As a teacher of Kundalini yoga, I can say it is excellent for beginners or anyone wishing to explore yoga as a physical, mental and spiritual experience. Students unsure of which type of yoga they would enjoy most should be encouraged to try different kinds and see what feels best for them.

• Noelle wrote:

  Sep 23, 2005

  2009-11-18 3:02 PM

  I've been doing yoga for several years, and actually started doing it seriously by taking Bikram classes. I found that while they were challenging, they're so repetitive they eventually don't challenge you anymore. I've since practised Hatha (the basis of all the other types of yoga) and Iyengar (at JNS' studio). I found Iyengar to be useful for fine-tuning of postures, but I much prefer the flow and spirituality of Jivamukti yoga, which challenges you emotionally, mentally and physically. Jivamukti classes are offered in Canada in Saskatoon and Toronto.