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There are many kinds of yoga forms to be chosen. Each pose is using unique movement. You might prefer a particular pose, which is mostly dictated by your fitness level and the goal you want to achieve. If this is your first time doing yoga, then the following beginner exercises are something you should do.

Hatha Yoga

This type of yoga is extremely popular, especially in United States. This is otherwise called as yoga of force and focuses on purifying and emphasizing the body.

This exercise is a combination of breathing techniques also known as pranayama and physical posture or asanas.

Iyengar Yoga

For this yoga style, it is focused on alignment. It’s dancelike and fluid and uses props similar to straps, wooden blocks, bolsters, chairs as well as blankets. All these props are intended to help yogis to hold postures that are otherwise hard to execute.

Ashtanga Yoga

In this yoga pose, it is occasionally referred to as ashtanga vinsaya or simply, power yoga. It’s fast-paced and intense and also, it is designed to develop body strength and endurance. Yogis are instructed to perform series of posture in a single flowing and continuous movement. All the motions are then linked via breathing patterns.

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