The studios are heated to over 100 degrees to simulate the climate in India, so be prepared to sweat. A very physical yoga that's great for focusing on problem, stressed or injured areas of your body. The poses are held for a long time to improve alignment, and straps, blankets and wooden blocks are commonly used. It includes postures, breathing exercises, meditation, chanting, prayer and self-inquiry. It focuses on less strenuous postures designed to move the energy up to the brain and prepare the body for meditation.
Classes also focus on proper body alignment and controlled breathing.
Strike a pose With these to nibble on, let me say that no one can really divide and define yoga. All practices deal with the same principles and objectives and are really only different perspectives from which to view them. Ultimately, the best way to find a yoga that's right for you is to drop in on a few different classes before settling on one. And talk to the instructors because the right teacher is just as important as the right method of practice. It's about going deep inside, observing yourself and loving yourself.