A Short Overview Of London Yoga

By Leola Walls


Yoga has been important in Eastern philosophies for centuries, and has made its way to the West. However the term may or may not mean the same thing in India as it does when identifying London yoga characteristics. Hatha, Ashtanga and Kundalini are some of the typical styles of the discipline that are offered. Students may also decide to focus on one type of classes to resolve a problem. Examples are to relieve stress, to lose weight, or to increase flexibility.

Hatha yoga and raja yoga each place emphasis on the physical aspects of the discipline. These can include postures (known as asanas), gestures, meditation, purification and breathing. The Western form typically places the main emphasis on achieving the correct asanas or exercises.


Ashtanga was popularized by K. Pattabhi Jois and focuses on the transition between one asana and the next. Breath control is important and the flow is as important, or perhaps more important that achieving the precise form of the position. The student is taught to be aware of his or her breathing. The result of the postures is to build up internal heat and improve relaxation.

Kundalini is also a dynamic form of the discipline. It is the original form and the most powerful form. In spite of this fact, it can be practiced by anyone who is willing to work using the concepts and instructions that describe the techniques. Kundalini uses yogic postures, positions, meditation, chanting and breathing control. This type of yogic emphasis strengthens health and well-being physically. It also provides mental clarity, emotional balance, stress relief and personal transformation.

Many people begin the practice of yogic exercises in order to improve flexibility. Balance between strength and flexibility is usually improved when flexibility is increased. Bunched up muscles may provide strength, but stretching and loosening the muscles helps with other requirements of performance.

Yogic exercises may be used to achieve weight loss. In the past, this may not have been recognized because asanas didn't necessarily burn calories obviously. Instead, doing the asanas correctly along with visualization and breathing control helps overall good health and proper weight levels.

Stress reduction is not only a benefit to help with a busy lifestyle, but is a strong characteristic of overall good health. Mental and physical health enhancement is one result of taking time to remove thoughts from the stressful situations of life and forcing the mind to become calm and serene. Taking a few minutes to relax physically doesn't require elaborate equipment or even breaking into a sweat. It can even be done at an office desk.

London yoga practices can be simple to begin. Online sites describe and demonstrate some routines to get you started. These forms could be combined with other exercises for variety and effectiveness. Students can decide to purchase tutorials which describe routines. These are single user routines. When more support and guidance is desired, joining a class may be the best solution. Leaders provide instruction and encouragement which is important for some learners.




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