YOGA Amanda Jones

BENEFITS  Stress Management  Weight Loss  Strength Training  Improved flexibility  Protection from injury  Better athletic performance

TYPES OF YOGA  Hatha  Vinyasa  Ashtanga  Iyengar  Bikram

HATHA  Originated from India in the 15 th century  Slow-paced, focused on breathing and meditation  Good for beginners interested in starting yoga

VINYASA  Covers basic poses focused mainly on Sun Salutations  Good for beginners and advanced yogis  Improves strength and flexibility

ASHTANGA  A from of power yoga  Fast-paced and intense  Improves coordination and helps with weight loss

IYENGAR  Focuses mainly on body alignment  Improves balance and builds strength  Good for beginners

BIKRAM  Known as Hot Yoga  Practiced in a degree room  Used to flush toxins and deeply stretch muscles

NAMASTE “ The light within me respects and salutes the light within you”

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