Today in the fitness industry one of the swiftest growing movements is the great art and practice of yoga.
In case you have been out of touch with what has been happening for the past couple of years, yoga is sweeping through aerobics studios and health clubs all across the United States and if finding acceptance as a fitness activity as well as a means to balance the energy of the body and reduce stress and thereby restore a feeling of calmness.
There are a variety of types of yoga. There is Iyanga yoga which is excellent for beginners. It is graceful and fluid. It is not physically demanding and therefore great for people who are not that athletically inclined.
There is also Ashtanga yoga which is extremely physical and intense. This is a great activity for strength, fitness and endurance. It is truly the mother of the power yoga classes.
The third kind of Hatha yoga is called Vini yoga. This type of yoga is usually performed on a one-to-one basis with an instructor. Vini yoga is more relaxed that the two previous forms.
It is therapeutic, restorative and is based on ones individual breath. This means that the length of a movement is...