Yoga Styles

All forms of Yoga have the same objective: to stimulate and raise the kundalini energy through the spine. Kundalini energy, which we all have, is located in the base of the spine. Through the practice of yoga, the techniques of breathing, and meditation, this energy is stimulated and begins to rise up the spine. 

In the spine, we find aligned the chakras, or energy centers.  Each chakra has different qualities (see Chakras). They are necessary and likewise important. 
When the kundalini energy rises and begins to cross the different chakras, you will experience higher states of being. 

Some forms of yoga accelerate this process more than others, but it also depends on the specific person, their attitude, flexibility and so on. 

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini yoga is considered to be one of the fastest approaches to raising the kundalini energy. This is in part because all of the classes utilize pranayama (breathing techniques), asanas (positions), meditation and relaxation. This style of yoga is appropriate for all levels. 

Kundalini yoga places a great deal of importance on healing. Many sets of yoga are dedicated to the different areas of the body such as the back, heart, liver, kidneys, etc. This style of yoga also influences our emotional side as it eases stress, opens the center of the heart, balances our emotions, combats insomnia, and so forth. 

Kundalini Yoga is very musical and involves singing and the recitation of mantras. Music is used during the whole class. 

Kundalini Yoga in Miami

We offer daily Kundalini Yoga classes in Miami.

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Kundalini Yoga en Miami

Ofrecemos diariamente clases de Kundalini Yoga en Miami.

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Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga yoga is a more energetic form of yoga. People who have played sports and are flexible and strong will enjoy this type of yoga quite a bit.  With this practice, one acquires great strength, and flexibility.

My personal experience with Ashtanga Yoga is that at the beginning of the class the thoughts are many and constant, but as I start moving through the asanas the thoughts slowly start to decrease, and at the end of the class there are minimized, or gone. 

Meditation is not practiced at the end or an Ashtanga yoga class.  Patabbhi Jois says "Don' t think, just practice", or what is the same, with a continued practice all arrived. 

Power Yoga

Power yoga is very similar in practice to Ashtanga yoga. The main difference is that power yoga does not continue the traditional method taught by Pattabhi Jois. Instead, the order of the poses are varied and other poses are added, creating a style that might be described as a modern version of Ashtanga Yoga. 

Hatha Yoga

Hatha yoga is a moderate form of yoga. It is appropriate for all levels. 

Almost all the types of Yoga are derived from Hatha Yoga. The poses are all the same. The differences are in how long and how often the poses are practiced, whether or not there are rests between poses, if the room is heated, and so on.

I hope this information helps you! The opinions cited here are personal, based on my own experiences and opinions, in hopes of providing the novice with a guide. You will no doubt find other opinions from other people.  - Indra K