1. YOGA Amanda Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. BIKRAM  Known as Hot Yoga  Practiced in a 95-100 degree room  Used to flush toxins and deeply stretch muscles

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

10. REFERENCES  http://www.dailycupofyoga.com/2012/06/09/5-different-types- of-yoga-which-one-suits-you-the-best/ http://www.dailycupofyoga.com/2012/06/09/5-different-types- of-yoga-which-one-suits-you-the-best/  http://www.osteopathic.org/osteopathic-health/about-your- health/health-conditions-library/general-health/Pages/yoga.aspx http://www.osteopathic.org/osteopathic-health/about-your- health/health-conditions-library/general-health/Pages/yoga.aspx  http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/beginnersguide/yogabenefits.asp http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/beginnersguide/yogabenefits.asp  http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-68/Different-Types-of- Yoga.html http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-68/Different-Types-of- Yoga.html