One of the forms of Yoga is Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga was discussed in Hindu religion in many religious text books like Upnishads and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Yoga is associated with Hatha Yoga outside India. Hatha Yoga was described by Yogi Swatmarama. He was the compiler of Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Hatha Yoga in its current variations is the manner that majority people associate with the term 'Yoga' today.
Kripalu Yoga is one subdivision of Hatha Yoga. Kripalu Yoga uses the concept of Yoga of inner focus, standard Yoga postures, meditation, 'development of a calm mind', 'breath work' and relaxation. Kripalu Yoga emphasize mainly on 'following the flow of Prana. Prana is called as the life-force energy, observing mind's activity without judgment, compassionate self acceptance and the learning of daily life.
Till the year 2008, Kripalu Yoga is said to offer more than 750 spiritual retreats and Yoga programs. Kripalu Yoga is said to be beneficial for people looking for weight loss, stress disorders. One must go for the semester long program of Kripalu Yoga offered at various Yoga centers.
Kundalini Yoga or Yoga Kundalini is also one of the styles of Hatha Yoga. Kundalini Yoga or Yoga Kundalini is too, a physical and thoughtful, i.e. meditative discipline within the Yoga tradition. Kundalini Yoga or Yoga Kundalini describes Yoga exercise's advance set. It is believed in Hindu religion that Kundalini Yoga or Yoga Kundalini is a type of spiritual science that leads to the enlightenment and realization of God, under the supervision of a Spiritual Master or a Guru. It is said that the Guru teaches his disciples the art of connecting to the God with the help of Kundalini Yoga/Yoga Kundalini. Kundalini Yoga or Yoga Kundalini is thus refered as a spiritual science.
Sivananda Yoga is too, a form or rather a subdivision of Hatha Yoga. Sivananda Yoga can be said as a non proprietary form of Hatha Yoga. In Sivananda Yoga, the main emphasis is on the general health and wellness of the practitioner. The founding Guru of Sivananda Yoga is Swami Vishnu Devananda, the student of Swami Sivananda. Sivananda Yoga has gained popularity since the decade of 1990s. The essentials of Sivananda Yoga is appropriate breathing (Pranayama), asanas, relaxation (savasana), strict vegetarian diet, positive thinking and meditation (vedant and dhyana).
Anusara Yoga is a contemporary school of Hatha Yoga. Anusara Yoga is based on the Tantric viewpoint of inherent goodness. Anusara Yoga was established in the year 1997 by John Friend. Anusara Yoga is based on three principles of Attitude, Alignment and Action. Anusara Yoga says that these three 'A's guide our life. Anusara Yoga is based in The Woodland, Texas, USA. |
