Yoga, a centuries-old practice, encompasses a life management system for every aspect of being; body, mind and spirit.
Most people in the West think yoga stops at the edge of the yoga mat. Actually, that's where it begins. This ancient system is a guide to living life to the maximum, in the most healthy way possible.
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Yama: moral restraints, external relationship guidelines
Niyama: moral observances, internal relationship guidelines
Asana: physical practice, the poses of hatha yoga
Pranayama: breathing exercises to connect body, mind and spirit
Pratyahara: drawing the senses inward
Dharana: single pointed focus or
concentration
Dhyana: meditation
Samadhi: enlightenment or flow state
Physical yoga - Hatha Yoga: Emphasizes physical poses, breathing exercises and specific focal points. This is what most Westerners think of when they think of yoga. The asanas (poses) of Hatha Yoga are only the tip of the iceberg of the totality of yoga.
Types of Hatha Yoga include: Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga, Inyengar, Restorative, Yin, Hot Y
Physical yoga - Hatha Yoga: Emphasizes physical poses, breathing exercises and specific focal points. This is what most Westerners think of when they think of yoga. The asanas (poses) of Hatha Yoga are only the tip of the iceberg of the totality of yoga.
Types of Hatha Yoga include: Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga, Inyengar, Restorative, Yin, Hot Yoga, Power Yoga, and more.
Bhakti Yoga (spiritual yoga): Heart centered, devotional branch of yoga, including singing and chanting mantras, creating music, dancing to the Divine.
Jana Yoga (mental yoga): Mental aspect of yoga, including self-study and the study of sacred texts.
Karma Yoga (spiritual yoga): The path of selfless service through physical action. Giving for the joy in giving, without expectation of return. Doing the work for the sake of the work, not for the reward. Dedicating yourself in service to the Divine.
Tantra Yoga: seeing unity within duality, as the dance of life unfolds before you.
Yin Yoga on Tuesdays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at Yoga Pod Tucson in St. Philips Plaza.
A relaxing, restorative practice, Yin Yoga is a type of Hatha Yoga (physical yoga) where poses are held from three to 10 minutes, allowing time for the release of tendons, ligaments and fascia.
A perfect antidote to a busy life.