Today there is a wide variety of different yoga styles. Basically, they originated from the Indian tradition. This is based on the originally great 4 yoga paths, all of which should lead the yogi to enlightenment. 4 Yoga paths Raja Yoga: This yoga path is also called the king’s path of yoga and is also … Yoga styles
Bhagavad-Gita Bhagavad Gia means in Sanskrit the chant of the sublime. It is one of the most important scriptures of Hinduism and especially in Yoga. It was probably written around the 3rd century before Christ. The original author is unknown. A part of the Bhagavad Gita, the Mahabharata, is said to have been written by … Bhagavad-Gita | Yoga styles
Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga is the original form of Yoga that deals with physical exercises. It is about conscious, powerful postures that are meant to supply energy to the body and mind. The movements are slow and relaxing. Nevertheless, muscles are strengthened, flexibility is improved and the sense of balance is trained. The aim is … Hatha Yoga | Yoga styles
Kundalini Yoga Kundalini Yoga is a less physical than spiritual form of Yoga. Nevertheless, the spiritual goal is pursued by the use of the body and breathing. Through breath synchronous movements the so called Kundalini energy should be released. Breathing is of particular importance. Exercises in Kunalini Yoga are not called Asana but Kriyas. One … Kundalini Yoga | Yoga styles
Anusara Yoga Anusara Yoga is a relatively new yoga style developed in the late 90s. It is mainly about opening the heart chakra. It is a mixture of Asanas from Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga and Iyenga Yoga. The breath should flow and also the spiritual attitude plays a major role in Anusara Yoga. The yogi … Anusara Yoga | Yoga styles
Dru Yoga Dru Yoga originates from the North Indian tradition of Mahatma Gandhi. The yogi performs flowing exercises to find the fixed point of inner peace within himself. The aim is to be able to find oneself in every situation in life, which is especially important in our hectic world. The exercises are about a … Dru Yoga | Yoga styles
Laughter Yoga Laughter Yoga is also called Hasyayoga. Through artificial laughter and artificial laughter, effects such as hormone release are supposed to be triggered in the body, which cause real laughter. The yogi should find inner contentment and happiness. Laughter Yoga usually takes place in a group, the fake laughter should finally change into real … Laughter Yoga | Yoga styles