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By: Courtney Wilkes. Ashtanga Yoga Also known as Power Yoga Fast paced and intense A series of poses that are always in the same order Main Focus: synchronizing.

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1 By: Courtney Wilkes

2 Ashtanga Yoga Also known as Power Yoga Fast paced and intense A series of poses that are always in the same order Main Focus: synchronizing breath and movement from pose to pose Result: Calm mind and a strong body Sources: "Ashtanga Yoga." Land Yoga n.pag. Web. 4 Mar 2013.. Pizer, Ann. "Yoga Style Guide." About.com. N.p., 14 December 2012. Web. 4 Mar 2013..

3 Ashtanga Yoga Poses Ashtanga yoga starts out with sun salutations, and then continues as a series of repeating poses.

4 Iyengar Yoga Based on Hatha Yoga Poses are held for a long period of time Most poses are performed using props such as blocks, straps, pillows, or chairs. Main Focus: body alignment Sources: Pizer, Ann. "Yoga Style Guide." About.com. N.p., 14 December 2012. Web. 4 Mar 2013..

5 Examples of Iyengar Yoga Poses

6 Bikram Yoga Also known as Hot Yoga Practiced in a hot room (typically 95-100 degrees) Series of 26 poses Main focus: loosen muscles and allow for profuse sweating (cleanse the body) Sources: Pizer, Ann. "Yoga Style Guide." About.com. N.p., 14 December 2012. Web. 4 Mar 2013..

7 Bikram Yoga Poses In most hot yoga classes, not all 26 poses will be completed by the end of the session.

8 Restorative Yoga Uses props to help relax the body into poses Each pose is held for a long period of time (about 20- 30 minutes each) Main focus: stretch, relax, and refresh the body Sources: Pizer, Ann. "Yoga Style Guide." About.com. N.p., 14 December 2012. Web. 4 Mar 2013..

9 Examples of Restorative Yoga Poses

10 Integral Yoga Form of Hatha yoga This yoga practice is gentle and involves breathing and meditation exercises Main focus: integrate the mind, body, and spirit Sources: Pizer, Ann. "Yoga Style Guide." About.com. N.p., 14 December 2012. Web. 4 Mar 2013..

11 Examples of Integral Yoga Poses


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