Types of Yogasana - Yoga

The goal of this art, a philosophy of life, is to unite body, mind and spirit with each other and the universe. In its early days, yoga was created as a conduit for personal growth and spiritual practitioners. The series of body positions held by students - called asanas - would aim to strengthen the body and health, making a person live longer and, consequently, have more time to promote your own spiritual growth.

However, nothing prevents a person to use yoga as just a way to work the body, getting all the additional benefits that the practice delivers: it tones the body, strengthens the heart, balances emotions, stimulates circulation, boosts the immune system and massaging the internal organs, improving and preventing diseases such as diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol, hormonal disorders, PMS, back pain and sciatica, gastric problems, among others. Since it was established in India for over 5,000 years, yoga has undergone some changes in their structural principles, and began to appear different modalities of yoga.

Some retain their primitive characteristics, others appear to have been tailored to the frequent-ers of conventional gyms, which are concerned above all with good form.

Check out the main types of yoga practiced in Brazil and find out which combines with you more.

Hatha Yoga focuses on the practice of asanas (physical postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises), which are performed slowly and with a longer stay in each position. It is a quiet activity that encourages introspection. Who is: people seeking a relaxing exercise to alleviate the stress of day-to-day and tone the body.

Power Yoga asanas are performed in rapid sequences and varied, providing an intense aerobic work and muscle. Who's it for: people who want to define your muscles and burn calories.

Iyengar Yoga works harder positions that favor the alignment of the body, improving posture. Who's it for: people who have back problems and muscle pain, due to poor posture.

Kundalini Yoga works harder breathing exercises (called pranayama), in order to increase energy and vitality of the practitioner. Who's it for: people who live tired, no mood for the day-to-day.

Bhatki Yoga: This is the devotional devotional yoga which worships the Hindu deities. Who's it for: people interested in culture and Hindu religion.