In this special section, experienced local and national teachers share their insights on the benefits of yoga and Pilates. You will also find news and information about local yoga and Pilates events, classes, studios and instructors.
Finding Your Yoga Fit
by Amy Vetter & Kari Carpenter
also develops an inner peace that can be carried throughout the entire day. More than 20 million Americans have tried yoga and experienced the physical and mental health it offers. It is important to find the type of yoga that works best for one’s lifestyle, physical and mental needs. There is a type of yoga for every- one, and practices vary significantly. It can be overwhelming to select a class without fully understanding the type of yoga it presents. This outline of several common yoga styles can help select the ideal form of practice.
Y
oga is about the practice of connecting ones breath with the movement of the body. The
literal meaning of the Sanskrit word yoga is “to add, to join, to unite or to attach.” But yoga is more than just a physical practice; it attaches physical movements to the mental practice of controlled breathing and joins mind and body. With this connective practice of yoga, studies have shown improved musculoskeletal and men- tal health improvements in students. A recent article published by the American Osteopathic Association notes, “The relaxation techniques of yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome. Yoga
can also lower blood pressure and reduce insomnia.” A common myth about yoga is that
one needs to be flexible to begin a yoga practice. The only thing that requires flexibility to begin with yoga is the mind. Yoga will help us explore our body’s capabilities and get to know our limita- tions, while accepting where we are at any particular moment. There are many different yoga practices that people en- joy, based on how they are feeling on a given day; whether they want a workout or time to be alone to calm their mind. Many people begin a yoga practice
for the physical benefits it offers and soon realize there is much more to it than stretching. While building physical strength through challenging poses, it
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Ashtanga This practice involves synchronizing the breath with a set of progressive postures. This process produces internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs.
Great for: students looking to build strength and flexibility with a challeng- ing practice. A modified ashtanga class is ideal for beginners and experienced practitioners that want to refine their poses.
Hatha This is the foundational practice of yoga and the most practiced variety world- wide. The practice gently moves students
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