Styles of Yoga

• introduced in West in 70’s by Pattabhi Jois

• rigorous w/ specific sequence of poses

• 6 series: primary, intermediate, & 4 advanced

• focus: link every movement w/ breath, purify body, & cultivate deeper connection w/ self

• typically no props, modifications, or music

Ashtanga Yoga - 8 Limbs

• popularized by Tirumalai Krishnamacharya

• encompasses many general styles

• breathing exercises + physical poses = cleanse & connect mind & body

• achieve oneness w/ self & higher power

• meditative style

• most common in west

Hatha Yoga - strong, willful, forceful

• concept introduced by Bikram Choudhury in 70s

• hot room up to 100°F

• Bikram Yoga - 26 pose sequence, each pose done twice

• Hot Yoga - no sequence or pose restrictions

• heat - loosens joints, strengthen muscles, detox through sweating

• health precautions - risk of dehydration, heat stroke, or dizziness

Hot Yoga

• popularized in West by Yogi Bhajan

• rooted in Hatha, recognized for spiritual benefits

• imagery of snake coiled at base of spine

• goal - uncoil & activate the untapped energy

• warm up, kriya, relaxation, meditation

• typically opened & closed w/ mantra

Kundalini - coiled serpent/snake

• founded by BKS Iyengar in 20th century

• focus on proper alignment

• structured around gradual progression of practice

• use of props for alignment

• typically slower pace, poses held longer

Iyengar

• introduced by Judith Lasater

• related to Iyengar teachings

• slow paced, focus on recovery from illness/injury

• balance hectic/stressful modern lifestyles

• use of props, 5-8 poses held up to 5+ minutes

Restorative Yoga

• wide definition, encompasses many sub genres

• focus on “flow”/transition between poses

• synchronization of breath & movement

• more rapid flow, faster pace

• people drawn to fitness applications

Vinyasa Yoga - Vi = sacred way, Asa = to place

• founded by Paulie Zink, popularized by Paul Grilley & Sarah Powers

• slower/meditative style, poses held longer for deeper stretch

• compliment to high energy yang style classes

• no warm up, emphasis on connective tissue

• use gravity to get into poses rather than rely o muscles

Yin Yoga - Toaist Philosophy, Yin-Yang, feminine side

Which style of yoga was popularized by Tirumalai Krishnamacharya in the early 20th century?

Hatha Yoga

Which style of yoga seeks to 'uncoil' a snake, or serpent at the base of the spine through a series of poses, pranayama, sounds, and meditation?

Kundalini Yoga

Which style of yoga encompasses many different genres, but is known for its focus on a 'flow' between different postures?

Vinyasa Yoga

Which style of yoga follows a Vinyasa flow in a heated room?

Hot Yoga

Which style of yoga came from a background of martial arts and Taoist philosophy?

Yin Yoga

Which style of yoga is typically considered the basis of many other yoga styles, combining the use of deep breathing and different postures to achieve a meditative state?

Hatha Yoga

In Sanskrit, this word translates into "Strong, Willful, or Forceful".

Hatha

Ashtanga Yoga has students practice different pre-defined sequences based on their skill level, and is a sub-genre of which style of yoga?

Vinyasa Yoga

Which word translates to "Coiled Serpant" or "Coiled Snake" in Sanskrit?

Kundalini

Which of these genres of yoga focuses on the use of Kriyas for the class sequence?

Kundalini Yoga

Which of these genres of yoga derives its name from Taoist philosophy?

Yin Yoga

Which style of yoga was originally developed for students recovering from an illness or injury?

Restorative Yoga

Which style of yoga relies heavily on the use of props and focuses on achieving proper alignment for each pose?

Iyengar Yoga