It's back to school, what if we tried yoga?

It's decided, when we go back to school, we're going to do ourselves some GOOD.

Yoga It's good for the head, body and breath and what's more It reduces stress. It has all the assets to please. Except that when looking at the class menu more closely, we are a little lost: nidra, vinyasa, yin, ashtanga or Iyengar…

You are probably wondering: which style of yoga is right for me?

We have tried to answer this question simply, to guide you in your choice towards the practice best suited to your desires and needs.

1. Hatha Yoga, the basis of postural practice

Hatha yoga aims to restore balance between the polarities that make us up: moon (ha) and sun (tha), feminine and masculine. This generally gentle practice strengthens the deep muscles of the body, thanks to maintained postures.

2. Ashtanga Yoga

This is a traditional and ancient form of yoga, which consists of several series of sequences of postures. It is a dynamic and demanding yoga, which requires concentration, endurance and discipline.

3. Vinyasa Yoga

In Vinyasa Yoga, it is the breath that drives the movement. The postures follow one another in a fluid and rhythmic manner. Vinyasa is recommended for people who already have an approach to yoga, in order to position themselves well in each posture.

4. Yin yoga

Created in the 50s in the United States, this gentle yoga , extremely slow, will be a good compromise between yoga and meditation. The postures are held between 3 and 7 minutes, to act in depth, on the meridians and deep tissues, such as joints and bones.

5. Sivananda yoga

This yoga school will allow you to gradually introduce yourself to this practice. Each session is a sequence of 12 postures (always the same), including bends, twists and inversions, as well as breathing exercises.

6. Iyengar

Here, the emphasis is on alignment in the postures. By means of straps, bricks, bolsters (accessories available on Tayrona Yoga), the body is stretched deeply and the muscles strengthened, improving the overall appearance and facilitating breathing.

7. Kundalini yoga

This form of yoga uses breathing techniques, mantra chanting and meditation, with the goal of raising consciousness. This is a yoga that you will enjoy if you want to go further in your meditation practice and learn how to channel energy.

8. Yoga Nidra

Also called sleep yoga, nidra allows you to deeply relax the body and mind. It is a deeply restorative and soothing yoga.

Of course, these descriptions are non-exhaustive summaries of each practice, and the sessions vary from one teacher to another. This is why we encourage you to test for yourself before choosing the practice that suits you best. And after that, as with all back-to-school sessions, you will need to equip yourself. This is where our experts come in. Because each practice has its own yoga accessories and mat.

Do not hesitate to ask for advice at contact@tayronalife.com