Pick Your Yoga Practice : Exploring and Understanding Different Styles of Yoga

On the surface it may appear that yoga is yoga is yoga, but take a closer look and you’ll discover myriad different yoga systems and lineages. There are dozens of yoga styles to choose from, and while yoga is for everyone, not every style is the perfect fit for every person. But how do you choose between mysterious-sounding names such as Ashtanga, Kundalini, Bikram, and Kripalu? As Meagan McCrary discovered when she began exploring different classes, finding the right style is essential for establishing a steady yoga practice. __Pick Your Yoga Practice__ is the first book to describe the most prominent yoga styles in depth, including teaching methodology, elements of practice, philosophical and spiritual underpinnings, class structure, physical exertion, and personal attention. Those new to yoga will discover they have options and can confidently attend a class of their choosing, while experienced practitioners will expand their understanding of the vast world of modern yoga, and perhaps find themselves venturing into new territory.__Styles included:__Ashtanga \* Iyengar \* Kundalini \* Integral \* KripaluBikram \* Jivamukti \* Sivananda \* AnandaViniyoga \* Svaroopa \* Power \* Forrest \* ISHTAAnusara \* Moksha \* AcroYoga On the surface it may appear that yoga is yoga is yoga, but take a closer look and youll discover myriad different yoga systems and lineages. There are dozens of yoga styles to choose from, and while yoga is for everyone, not every style is the perfect fit for every person. But how do you choose between mysterious-sounding names such as Ashtanga, Kundalini, Bikram, and Kripalu? As Meagan McCrary discovered when she began exploring different classes, finding the right style is essential for establishing a steady yoga practice. Pick Your Yoga Practice is the first book to describe the most prominent yoga styles in depth, including teaching methodology, elements of practice, philosophical and spiritual underpinnings, class structure, physical exertion, and personal attention. Those new to yoga will discover they have options and can confidently attend a class of their choosing, while experienced practitioners will expand their understanding of the vast world of modern yoga, and perhaps find themselves venturing into new territory. Styles Ashtanga * Iyengar * Kundalini * Integral * Kripalu Bikram * Jivamukti * Sivananda * Ananda Viniyoga * Svaroopa * Power * Forrest * ISHTA Anusara * Moksha * AcroYoga Millions Practice Yoga, But What Kind? Hatha, Ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar? Hot Room, Flowing, Or Held Postures, With Or Without Meditation And Chanting? And Everyone Practices For Different Reasons - Weight Loss, Strength Training, Injury Healing, Relaxation. Those New To Yoga Should Know They Have Choices (so As Not To Be Put Off By One Bad Fit), And Regular Practitioners Should Know That There Are Dozens Of Ways To Expand Or Reinvigorate Their Routine. This Is The First Yoga Book To Help Everyone Interested Understand All Their Options. Eight Of The Most Prominent Yoga Approaches, Plus Ten Best Of The Rest, Are Explained In Terms Of What A Class Is Like, Level Of Physical Exertion, And Philosophical And Spiritual Underpinnings. As In The Fairy Tale, Some May Find Some Yoga Too Hot Or Too Cold, Too Hard Or Too Soft - But Virtually Everyone Can Find A Yoga That Is Just Right--,helps Readers Understand Their Options Among Different Styles Of Yoga. Profiles Seven Prominent Styles In Depth And Ten Others Briefly, Including Their History, Philosophical And Spiritual Underpinnings, Level Of Physical Exertion, And What To Expect In A Typical Class--provided By Publisher.