Yoga NYC
Following are some of the many forms of yoga that have been modified and introduced to the New York City:
- Mala yoga NYC
- Sivananda yoga NYC
- Kundalini yoga NYC
- Pre-natal yoga
The original forms of yoga have gone through certain modification only to conform to a city life. Time is a constraint, hence the changes were required.
Mala yoga NYC
Mala refers to a bead garland. Mala symbolizes 'Japa' or the practice of repetition of a shloka (verses) or a mantra. The aim is to create a positive vibration and a consequent development of concentration. Mala is used in Ashtanga vinyasa yoga. A number of asanas weaved together to lead to a complete practice of meditation is what Mala yoga is all about.
Sivananda yoga NYC
The form follows the path of Swami Sivananda. It is a form of Hatha yoga that aims at reinstating health of its practitioner. It retains the body vitality by decreasing the chance of diseases. It needs five principles to complete Sivananda yoga NYC.
- Pranayama (proper breathing exercise)
- Savasana (Corpse posture while relaxing)
- Vegetarian diet
- Vedanta and dhyana (positive thoughts and meditation) and
- Asanas (exercises)
Related to this form of yoga are the Ashtanga vinyasa yoga,
Iyengar yoga and Satyananda yoga.
Kundalini yoga NYC
This form is a combination of physical exercises and meditation. This is done to create a connect between the body and the mind. Kundalini refers to that concentrated form of life that lay dormant within the chakras of our body. The movements of Kundalini yoga NYC enhances the capacity of the mind and the body to awaken the dormant kundalini. This focuses on spiritual growth.
Pre-natal yoga NYC
Would-be mothers are extremely cautious about their babies. So are the fathers. They attend yoga sessions before the child is born for a healthy baby and mother at the same time. This also helps to make the birthing process easier and safer. The postures performed under pre-natal yoga are the following:
- Bridge pose or Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
- Cat or Cow stretch
- Cobbler's pose or Baddha Konasana
- Goddess pose or Supta Baddha Konasana
- Half-moon posture or the Ardha Chandrasana