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Different Styles of Yoga
Over time many different schools of yoga were formed many of which ended up here in the West. Some of these schools are Ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar, Kundalini, Sivananda, Satyananda, Viniyoga. Even though different schools have different styles of teaching and lay different emphasis, they are all founded upon the same principles. These principles seek to create inner balance, bringing us closer to our true nature.

Some yoga styles put emphasis on breathing, while others look at precise alignment of the body in postures. Trying out a few different classes to find the right style and the right teacher is a good idea. A brief overview of the styles mentioned above

Ashtanga:- suitable for those who want a serious workout, consists of six sequences of postures, jumping into and out of the poses.

Bikram:- performed in a heated room up 100◦ Fahrenheit. This style consists of 26 postures, each one practised twice. Currently not readily available in Ireland.

Iyengar:- founded by B.K.S. Iyengar focuses on precise alignment of the body in the poses, using specialized yoga props where necessary.

Kundalini Yoga:- aims to release the kundalini energy (serpent power) found at the base of the spine. It consists of classic poses, chanting, breathing and meditation with more emphasis on chanting and breathing.

Sivananda Yoga view

Satyananda Yoga:- is a classical yoga using a combination of postures, breathing and relaxation.

Viniyoga is designed to suit the individual’s specific needs, resulting in healing, flexibility, strengthening of the joints and an overall sense of well being. It was developed by T.K.V. Desikachar, son of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, the teacher of well known yoga masters B.K.S. Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois (founder of Astanga yoga) and Indra Devi.

For further information on styles of yoga go to
http://www.yogasite.com/yogastyles.html