Introduction to yoga schools
Yoga, as a long-standing method of physical and mental cultivation, has formed a variety of schools after thousands of years of development. The following are the main yoga schools and their characteristics:
1. Classical Yoga
Classical yoga is the source of all yoga, including six traditional yoga schools in ancient India, such as Hatha Yoga. Classical Yoga aims to enhance organ function and maintain health through breathing, meditation and postures. This school emphasizes the balance and harmony of body and mind, and pursues inner peace and wisdom.
2. Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga is the most common genre in modern yoga, which focuses on the practice of body and breath. Gentle action, suitable for beginners. Hatha yoga focuses on the coordination of postural method and breath control. Through continuous practice, it can enhance the flexibility and strength of the body and improve the sensitivity of the body. At the same time, it also helps regulate the nervous system, relieve pressure, and enhance inner peace and joy.
3. Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga is a yoga school that focuses on the cultivation of strength, flexibility and endurance. The movement is coherent and strong, which is suitable for people with good physical fitness or advanced yoga lovers. Ashtanga Yoga has a set of fixed sequences, including standing sequence, sitting sequence, upside down sequence, etc. through continuous practice, we can comprehensively improve the body's abilities.
4. Iyengar yoga
Iyengar yoga emphasizes the accuracy and accuracy of postural movements, and pays attention to the correct placement and physiological structure of the human body. This genre uses various auxiliary tools (such as yoga bricks, yoga belts, etc.) to help practitioners correctly perform postures, so as to avoid injury and improve the practice effect. Iyengar yoga is suitable for the weak, beginners or advanced practitioners who need difficult movements.
5. Hot Yoga
Hot yoga is Yoga practiced in a high temperature environment of 38 ℃ -42 ℃. The training effect is enhanced by increasing the flexibility and detoxification effect of the body. The movement of hot yoga is relatively fixed and consists of a series of stretching movements, which helps to improve the softness of the spine and stimulate the nervous and muscle systems. It is suitable for practitioners at any stage, especially for people with excessive pressure in daily life, such as office people.
6. Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga combines the meridian of traditional Chinese medicine, Taiji theory and Western skeletal muscle principles, emphasizing the relaxation of the whole body. By keeping posture for a long time, focus on stretching the connective tissue, joints and deep muscles of the body, increase the circulation of joints and improve flexibility. Yin Yoga is suitable for people seeking to decompress and relax their bodies, which helps relieve physical tension and fatigue.
7. Vinyasa Yoga
Flow Yoga includes continuous movement arrangement, focusing on comprehensive exercises of stretching, strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and concentration. The movements of this school are smooth and coherent, and pay attention to the coordination of breathing and movement. It is suitable for advanced yoga lovers who pursue intensive exercise and like sweating. The pose sequence of Flow Yoga is flexible and changeable, which can be adjusted according to individual needs and preferences.
8. Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga, also known as snake king yoga, relaxes the body and mind through chanting, meditation and specific breathing methods to help clear the negative information of the body. This school aims to awaken the potential of the body and enhance the internal energy. Kundalini Yoga is suitable for beginners and people who pursue spiritual improvement. It helps to enhance the inner wisdom and spirituality.
9. anti gravity Yoga
Air Yoga uses a hammock to complete hatha yoga posture, combining Chinese massage techniques, the harmony of Tai Chi, the power of Pilates, and the elegance of dance with yoga posture. This genre has the effects of relaxation, healing and slimming, and is more interesting and interactive. It is suitable for learners who have a certain Yoga foundation, strength and flexibility and pursue challenges at the same time.
10. Raja Yoga
King yoga, also known as the eight branch yoga or victory King yoga, focuses on mind and breath regulation, and advocates to become the master of self-consciousness and mind by defeating the enemies of body and mind, so as to achieve the unity of Brahman and self. Wang Yoga emphasizes mind control and meditation, including Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga system, which is suitable for yoga practitioners who pursue inner peace and wisdom.
The above are several main yoga schools and their characteristics. Each Yoga genre has its own unique practice methods and focuses, which are suitable for the needs and interests of different groups. When choosing yoga schools, it is recommended to choose according to your physical condition, hobbies and practice goals.