| The whole purpose of yoga is an exercise to stretch | | | | practised in today's modern world. |
| and strengthen the body with various movements | | | | Be sure to note that there are many different types of |
| which are known as ASANAS in the world of yoga. | | | | yoga practices that are not mentioned here. |
| For some people yoga is a form of spiritual | | | | HATHA: this is the most popular variety of yoga and |
| enlightenment, that gives the person practising a sense | | | | one that has been commonly taught for years. So |
| of inner peace. For some people yoga is a religion that | | | | what is yoga for them? For them it is perfecting the |
| they practice on a regular basis to which they must | | | | mind by way of perfecting the body. |
| practice. | | | | HATHA, this can be seen as the most popular form of |
| So in this case its really hard to pinpoint yoga down to | | | | yoga that is practised in the modern world, and is one |
| one single definition, it can be classed as being different | | | | that has been taught to people for a good number of |
| for every single person that practises it. So the | | | | years. So what exactly is yoga for these group of |
| question is what exactly is yoga? | | | | people? For these people its perfecting the thoughts of |
| The point of yoga may just be a form of exercise but | | | | a person by perfecting the image of the body. |
| if you practice it you will know that this is not where it | | | | There are many different movements used in this |
| stops. Yoga can be a practice where the mind body | | | | form of yoga, and is quite popular among new |
| and spirit and united. Yoga comes from the root of | | | | students. |
| hindu philosophy which originally practised the art to | | | | ASHTANGA, This is the form of yoga that is the |
| gain spiritual enlightenment. | | | | fastest version that is practised among people. So |
| So again what is yoga? Yoga is the formation of | | | | what is this form that is practised. |
| different exercises that is practised so that the mind | | | | This is great for people that are starting out in the |
| and the body and the spirit can be united. | | | | world of yoga. |
| There are many different schools of yoga, all of which | | | | So there you have it, and to find the best form of |
| practice the art a little differently based on the set of | | | | yoga for you, you are going to have to practise |
| beliefs the particular school of thought has. Here are | | | | different kinds until you find the one for you. |
| some of the most common forms of yoga that are | | | | |