Types of Yoga

Hatha

The word “hatha” can be translated two ways: as “willful” or “forceful,”. It is known as the yoga of balance as the “sun” (ha) and “moon” (tha). Hatha is considered a gentle yoga that focuses on static poses and is great for beginners. However, even though it is gentle, it can still be physically and mentally challenging. Hatha practices are designed to align and calm your body, mind, and spirit in preparation for meditation.

Yin

While Yang yoga practices physically target the ‘superficial’ muscles, Yin Yoga targets the deep connective tissues, ligaments, joints, bones, and deep fascia networks of the body. A Yin class usually consists of a series of passive floor poses held for up to 5 minutes. On an energetic level, Yin yoga improves energy flow and enhances the flow of chi in the organs but the practice also offers huge mental and emotional benefits too.

Vinyasa Flow

Vinyasa is a style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together so that you move from one to another, seamlessly, using breath. The term Vinyasa is derived from nyasa, meaning “to place,” and vi, meaning “in a special way.”  This indicates that we are consciousness to each movement in each moment. Vinyasa practice generates heat and can add a cardiovascular component not always present in other forms of postural practice.