Yoga Final

childs

downward dog

tabletop

mountain

warrior 2

tree pose

low lunge

triangle

cobra

thread the needle

savasana

cat

cow

chair

pigeon

reverse warrior

lizard

plank

3 legged dog

chair twist

prayer twist

warrior 3

goddess

half lift

prayer mountain

upward dog

half split

sphinx

warrior 1

Forward Fold

Asana

yoga pose(s)

Meditation Benefits

Meditation can lead to reduced stress, improved concentration, and enhanced emotional well-being. It promotes relaxation and mental clarity.

Chaturanga

A yoga posture that resembles a low push-up, strengthening the arms and core while promoting stability.

Hatha Yoga

an umbrella term used to describe all yoga styles characterized by physical movement. Involves using your body or asanas (yoga poses) to move your energy in certain directions. Ideal for beginners as they are paced slower than the other yoga styles and will train the yogi to regulate their breathing and meditate while the poses are held. Practicing these traditional yoga poses enables a practitioner to enter the higher, deeper realms of yoga with better mind-body balance and breath control.

Vinyasa Yoga

is a discipline that involves numerous breath-coordinated yoga postures. But the flow is more athletic and fast-paced, and doesn’t require you to stay in an asana for too long. During practice, your focus should be on transitioning from one pose to another quickly, so as to get your heart pumping. This is a physically challenging discipline that engages your core and gives you a full cardio workout. As there is no set structure, the flow of poses could vary for each class, depending on the teacher’s preferences.

Power Yoga

Popularly known as “gym yoga”, power yoga refers to an energy-packed approach to the vinyasa practice. Though it was initially modeled similarly to Ashtanga yoga, it evolved over time to form its own style. Power yoga has no set sequence, giving yoga instructors the freedom to form their own routines, thus making every class unique. The sessions generally focus on fast-paced athletic movements like in Ashtanga yoga and a series of poses done in sequence, similar to Vinyasa yoga. Power yoga is widely popular in the USA as it rebrands yoga as a workout.

Restorative Yoga

restorative yoga is meant to relax and rejuvenate the mind and body. This style of yoga involves many classic yoga asanas modified to be more relaxing and soothing. Attending a restorative yoga class can help connect with your parasympathetic nervous system, allowing your senses to slip into a deep state of relaxation. The sessions make use of props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters to prevent your body from enduring too much stress while practicing different yoga postures.