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net/ There are many ways by which people deal with the stress, leisure and recreation being the common outlet. Many people, though, choose to do yoga in their spare time. As it is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, it seeks to unite t he mind, body, and spirit. People doing yoga train their body by executing yoga poses which prepare the mind to meditate. Here is a look at yoga and its differe nt types as practiced today. Hatha Hatha yoga incorporates all other yoga styles. As such, it forms the foundation . It uses the postures (Asanas), regulated breathing (Pranayama), meditation (Dh arana and Dhyana), and energy (Kundalini) to prepare the practicing beginner for self-realization. With its slow pace and gentle movements, it is easy to learn. Hence, it is excellent for beginners. Iyengar Developed by the yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar, this type of yoga is the one of th e most recognizable yoga style. It integrates the Asanas of hatha yoga with the use of props such as cushions, straps, benches, belts, and other aids in perform ing the postures. Through coordinated breathing, perfect alignment of the body, and slow execution of posture, Iyengar yoga develops strength, flexibility, bala nce, and concentration. Kundalini The word "kundalini" refers to the energy of the root chakra located at the bas e of the spine. The practice of this yoga style focuses on awakening the kundali ni, which can unleash the potential contained in such energy. It is a more ancie nt form of yoga, going beyond the postures with its emphasis on breathing exerci ses, meditation, and chanting. Yoga photographs of people doing this style show them in a sitting position for hours. Bikram Developed by Bikram Choudhury, this yoga practice is performed in a heated envi ronment of 95-105 degrees Fahrenheit and with 40% humidity. The sweating that ac companies the execution of the 26 postures and breathing exercises detoxifies th e body, enabling weight loss as well. This yoga style develops muscular strength , endurance, and cardiovascular activity. Yoga photographs of people doing Bikra m yoga shows them in one or more of the twenty six poses practiced in a heated r oom. Ashtanga This is one of the most physically demanding of all yoga styles. Developed by S ri K. Pattabhi Jois, it is a rigorous system of exercises designed to build stre ngth, stamina, and flexibility. This yoga practice consists of synchronized brea thing while doing a set series of poses performed in a progressive sequence. The process is one continuous flow executed in a fast pace, much like a calisthenic s workout for athletes. Yoga portraits of devoted practioners of Ashtanga yoga s how athletic-looking people who are not likely beginners.

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