Bikram Yoga

Bikram yoga is name after its founder Bikram Choudry. This type of Yoga consists of a series of 26 postures, done inside a heated room. The temperature in the room is maintained at about 90 – 100o. This helps in warming up the body naturally, and the postures are easily accomplished. The series starts with standing postures, backward bends, forward bends and twists. Each posture is repeated twice.

Pilates and Yoga

Pilates is the physical fitness exercise system that focuses mainly on developing the core abdominal and back muscle along with lengthening and stabilizing of the spine. This is done to achieve and maintain perfect body. This includes the alignment and posture of the body. This exercise form was founded by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s and is inspired from the ancient Yoga postures.

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini Yoga is one of the derivatives of basic yoga. This form of yoga is the yoga of the of prana. Prana is the life energy we have within. In this form the seeker aspires to harness this tremendous power through concentration and meditation.  Kundalini yoga requires the greatest of care by the seeker; and it is advisable to always practise Kundalini yoga under the guidance of a spiritual teacher.

Prenatal Yoga

Prenatal yoga classes have become quite popular these days; these are taking place within some hospitals, clinics, and Yoga studios. This is a very healthy sign but there are a surprising number of risks that not only the students but also the Yoga teachers take due to the lack of awareness. Due to the numerous hazards involved, a pregnant woman should not be practicing Yoga, without the guidance of a qualified Prenatal Yoga instructor.