Branches of Yoga

Question 1

This yoga is dedicated to the physical practice and the use of the body as a means to break you free and aim toward liberation. This is the most widely practiced branch of yoga in the United States. It consists of Asana and Pranayama. Elements of other branches of yoga classes may be incorporated into this type of class.

Answer 1

Hatha (Ha-TAh) Yoga

Question 2

What does the Ha and Tha mean in the word Hatha?

Answer 2

Ha (sun) and Tha (moon)

Question 3

The word Hatha is Sanskrit means?

Answer 3

“Forceful”, force of nature

Question 4

Known as the yoga of wisdom and knowledge. This path, through the study of texts and philosophy helps us to discriminate what is real from our perceptions.

Answer 4

Jnana Yoga

Question 5

This is called the royal path. This branch of yoga is classical yoga grounded in meditation and the eight limbed path set forth in the yoga sutras. This path is for students capable of steadfast concentration.

Answer 5

Raja Yoga

Question 6

This is the path of devotion. This branch of yoga is the journey of self-surrender and gratitude practice as it calls the practicioner to see the divine aspect of all things.

Answer 6

Bhakti Yoga

Question 7

This is the path of Seva (Selfless Service). Karma is the Sanskrit word for action so it may appropriately be called the yoga of action. This branch of yoga is often associated with charity work but goes beyond performing a good deed. Seva is offered without attatchment to acknowledgment for the action.

Answer 7

Karma Yoga

Question 8

This is the yoga of ritual and continuity. This path may include (but not limited to) visualization, subtle energy work, self - transcending action, the perception that the ordinary world and the spirtual world coincide. It calls the practicioner to bring a spirtual and ritualistic aspect into all that we do.

Answer 8

Tantra Yoga

Question 9

This yoga is a tantric form of Tantra Yoga…

Answer 9

Kundalini Yoga

Question 10

This is the yoga of sacred and potent sound. The practicioner uses the recitation of empowered sounds to channel their concentration and align one’s energy to manifest the desired response. Some texts will consider this to be an aspect of tantra yoga.

Answer 10

Mantra Yoga

Question 11

A style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together so that you move from one to the other, seamlessly, using breath. Commonly referred to as “flow yoga” and is sometimes confused with “Power Yoga”.

Answer 11

Vinyasa Yoga

Question 12

What does Vinyasa mean?

Answer 12

To place in a special way or movement with intention.

Question 13

Aerial hammocks and circus arts blended with yoga.

Answer 13

Aerial Yoga

Question 14

The sensitivity of the healing arts blended with the strength of acrobatics and the wisdom of yoga. It is a partner based yoga and sometimes thai massage is included.

Answer 14

AcroYoga

Question 15

Means union and has many alternative paths to observe study and contemplate the mysteries of the nature of our own minds. Each path is similar in so far as the aim of each is to transform one’s current condition to reach a higher level of consciousness.

Answer 15

Yoga

Question 16

This form of yoga was developed by Pattabhi Jois and is a vigorous style of yoga that incorporates set sequences or series of postures where the breath is linked with movement. Typically, we engage our root lock in this yoga and use Ujjayi Breathing.

Answer 16

Ashtanga

Question 17

This style of yoga is performed in a very warm and humid studio. There are many different types of yoga practices with this yoga.

Answer 17

Hot Yoga

Question 18

What is the Bikram form of yoga?

Answer 18

During the Bikram form of hot yoga the room is generally heated to approximately 105 F and has a humidity of 40 percent. Bikram yoga is typically 90 minutes and is designed to raise the heart rate and and excercise the muscles.

Question 19

This yoga is defined in tantra as energy that lies within the body, frequently at the navel or the base of the spine. In normative tantric systems ______ is considered to be dormant until it is activated and channeled upward through the central channel in a process of spiritual perfection.

Answer 19

Kundalini Yoga

Question 20

This yoga has a great therapeutic impact during times of illness, injury, pain, stress and overscheduled lives. It helps to cultivate a healing enviroment in the body by balancing the nervous system’s optimal energy flow resotring us at physical, physiological, energetic and emotional level.

Answer 20

Restorative Yoga

Question 21

This yoga is a style of yoga that is characterized by its longer held static positions with a focus on increasing flexibility in myofascial tissues (muscles) and increased range of motion in the joints.

Answer 21

Yin Yoga