By Courtney Wilkes Ashtanga Yoga Also known as Power Yoga Fast paced and intense A series of poses that are always in the same order Main Focus synchronizing breath and movement from pose to pose ID: 587971
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The Practice of Yoga
By: Courtney Wilkes Slide2
Ashtanga Yoga
Also known as Power Yoga Fast paced and intense A series of poses that are always in the same order Main Focus: synchronizing breath and movement from pose to pose
Result: Calm mind and a strong body
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Ashtanga Yoga Poses
Ashtanga yoga starts out with sun salutations, and then continues as a series of repeating poses .Slide4
Iyengar Yoga
Based on Hatha Yoga Poses are held for a long period of time Most poses are performed using props such as blocks, straps, pillows, or chairs.Main Focus: body alignment
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Examples of Iyengar Yoga Poses Slide6
Bikram Yoga
Also known as Hot Yoga Practiced in a hot room (typically 95-100 degrees)Series of 26 poses Main focus: loosen muscles and allow for profuse sweating (cleanse the body)
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Bikram Yoga Poses
In most hot yoga classes, not all 26 poses will be completed by the end of the session. Slide8
Restorative Yoga
Uses props to help relax the body into poses Each pose is held for a long period of time (about 20-30 minutes each) Main focus: stretch, relax, and refresh the body
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Pizer
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Examples of Restorative Yoga Poses Slide10
Integral Yoga
Form of Hatha yoga This yoga practice is gentle and involves breathing and meditation exercises Main focus: integrate the mind, body, and spirit
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Pizer
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Examples of Integral Yoga Poses