Yoga Fitness FAQs
What is Raja Yoga?
Raja Yoga is concerned with the cultivation of the mind. This is achieved through meditation. Many people in the Western world assume yoga is a physical form of exercise, however there are many levels, paths, and philosophies which fall under the broad term.
Who is B.K.S. Iyengar?
This is the founder of Iyengar yoga. His full name is Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar. Born in 1918, he is a well known and influential teacher and practitioner of yoga.
What is Bikram yoga?
This is a style of practice which was developed by a man named Bikram Choudhury in Los Angeles, California. It is a series of twenty-six poses that are practiced in a hot and humid room. This encourages sweating, which is meant to rid the body of toxins. Other terms for this style are "hot yoga" and "fire yoga."
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