A discipline that harmonizes body and mind, Yoga has become a very trendy sport! This mix of postures, breathing exercises and relaxation comes in different forms, more or less rhythmic. If most of us have heard of Hatha Yoga or Ashtanga, there are other practices to discover to vary the pleasures!

YOU WANT TO SURPASS YOURSELF: TRY “BIKRAM YOGA”!

Classes : Based on the teachings of Bikram Choudhury, a great Indian yogi recognized in the United States, this yoga includes twenty-six dynamic poses, which are performed in a specific order. Warning: this choreography is performed in a room heated to around 40 °C. Reserved for people in good health!

The virtues : it improves flexibility, strengthens muscles, relieves tension and facilitates the elimination of toxins. The body becomes slimmer and toned to give you a beautiful, slender figure!

YOU ARE SPIRITUAL: DISCOVER YOURSELF WITH “KUNDALINI YOGA”!

Classes: This practice works on the different levels of being through series called "kriyas" using breathing, rhythm, dynamic or static postures. This yoga integrates relaxation and meditation sung with mantra or silent. It is a particularly powerful experience in its effects, recommended to those who are looking to work on themselves...

The virtues: it acts on the circulation of vital energy, called Kundalini by yogis, for a better physical and mental balance. This improves the functioning of the body, vitality through muscular work and emotional balance through learning concentration and meditation conducive to serenity. At a more advanced level, Kundalini Yoga is a tool for elevating the soul…

ARE YOU PRONE TO NERVOUS FATIGUE: RELAX WITH “VINYOGA” OR “RELAXATION YOGA”! 

Classes: simple postures teach you to relax with awareness of breathing and sensations. Exercises, often on the floor, allow the body to regain good balance thanks to good breathing reflexes.

The virtues: it provides well-being and allows you to reconcile with your own body. The perverse effects of stress (bloating, oppression, back pain) disappear over the course of the sessions. A gateway to meditation for those who are open to spirituality.

ARE YOU EXPECTING A HAPPY EVENT? GENTLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO “PRENATAL YOGA”! 

Classes: Here you will discover positions that facilitate labor and delivery. Breathing and relaxation techniques promote the calm and relaxation essential during pregnancy. This yoga is probably the best preparation for giving birth with confidence and presence of mind. It is recommended for a beginner to start the sessions from 3 months of pregnancy after consulting a doctor.

The virtues: these exercises prevent or relieve physical discomforts such as nausea, back pain, sciatica, etc. Regular practice restores energy and reduces fatigue. You will also find a psychological benefit since these sessions also aim to strengthen your confidence and prepare for the arrival of your baby in style.

Stephanie Zeitoun
March 22, 2017 — Patricia Nagelmackers