Yoga Styles

Wed 14 November, 2007

Yin yoga: the perfect counter-practice

As every good yogi knows, each posture should be followed by a counter pose. But have you considered tempering your dynamic practice with something more static? Journalist Cathryn Scott introduces yin yoga.

 

 
Tue 18 July, 2006

Bikram yoga: friend or foe?

bikramJade Jagger, Raquel Welsh, John McEnroe, Robert Downey Junior and Julia Roberts are all fans...

The physical benefits include muscle strength, flexibility and impressive weight loss.

 
Tue 20 June, 2006

Jivamukti: putting the spirituality back into yoga

jivamuktiFounded in New York in the 1980s, Jivamukti yoga focuses on chanting and music to put the spirituality back into yoga. Juliet Rowe talks to the owners of the London studio.

 
Mon 24 April, 2006

Quantum Yoga: tapping into the science of yoga

Quantum Yoga, Lara BaumannA flowing yoga practice, synchronising breath and movement (or vinyasa) is generally regarded as the most effective style of yoga to boost health and fitness, engage life-force (prana, or breath)

 
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Pose of the Month

Standing Forward Bend

Standing Forward Bend

Yoga Bites

A focused mind is a major part of yoga and meditation training.

Meditating on a mantra can help the mind to settle.

Reviews

This new Sivananda-based CD is also influenced by Vipassana meditation.

In the Spotlight

Musician and Kundalini yoga teacher Maya Fiennes comes under the YA spotlight.

We catch up with acclaimed US yoga teacher Sarah Powers, ahead of the publication of her new book.