Practicing yoga is good for the mind and body
THE PRACTICE OF YOGA combines deep breathing, meditation, and physical exercise, which improves the health of the body while reducing stress and helping improve mental focus.
Although every yoga style can help improve the body and mind to a certain degree…
…each style has different benefits and methods of accomplishing the goals ?
Benefits of Sticking with One Yoga Style
Deciding to use only one style of yoga is a good choice because it allows a practitioner to master the style and get the full range of benefits associated with that particular type of yoga.
According to YOGA TEACHERS OF THE TRIANGLE ONLINE, identifying the right style for personal goals and sticking with that style will result in feeling calm and invigorated.
The advantages of using only one style of yoga include:
- Satisfaction with each class
- Mastering the movements
- Getting the maximum benefit associated with the type of yoga
- Moving and breathing at a preferred pace
- Avoiding confusion between classes
By sticking to a single style of yoga…
…each class and each day of practice feels comfortable.
The poses, pace, and breathing techniques are comforting and cause feelings of serenity after identifying the right style of yoga for personal goals and interests.
Downsides of Only One Yoga Style
Although it is beneficial to use only one yoga style, downsides might exist for some individuals. The possible disadvantages of using only one style include:
- Limited growth on a physical level
- Using the wrong style for personal goals
- Getting complacent, which may result in accidental injuries
It is easy to assume at the beginning that using only one style of yoga will always result in benefits, but personal goals and abilities may change. The style of yoga that is being used initially might not always be the best fit for plans. ?
It is also possible that injuries may occur due to complacency when the classes become a routine.
Advantages of Using Various Styles
Doing a variety of yoga styles may seem like a poor decision, but it can be advantageous for some individuals.
In general, it is best to use a variety of styles until after identifying styles that are particularly interesting, sufficiently challenging, and appropriate for personal fitness and mental health goals.
The benefits of using several yoga styles include:
- Getting the maximum benefit to both the mind and body
- Reaching fitness goals while maintaining meditative focus
- Learning about different available options
- Maximizing the crossover between styles
According to YOGA JOURNAL, yoga styles do not fit into a neat category. Many of the styles have crossover techniques, poses, and style elements. As a result, it is possible that using several styles of yoga can help improve fitness, mental health, and spiritual goals.
Depending on the style of yoga the specific focus of a class will vary
For example, some styles are slow and meditative with a focus on breathing and mental concentration.
Other yoga styles focus on the physical aspects of poses and fast movements, which result in better fitness and flexibility.
By practicing both styles, it is possible to get the maximum benefit of mental concentration, spirituality, and physical fitness. ?
Disadvantages of Various Styles
Although various styles can benefit some individuals, it is not always the best approach for every person. The downsides of using various yoga styles include:
- Getting confused during classes, particularly when the styles have similarities
- Risking injuries during fast-paced classes
- Getting involved in styles that are too advanced for the current physical and mental condition
It is not always advantageous to use several styles of yoga at the same time
In some cases, it is best to stick to one style of yoga until meeting a specific goal and then changing styles if the original style is no longer suitable for future goals and plans.
Ultimately, it is a personal decision on whether to use one style of yoga or various styles. For beginners, it may be best to try different options and select a specific style until after learning the poses and basic breathing techniques.
More advanced practitioners may be able to balance various styles due to the amount of crossover that occurs in different yoga practices.
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Source :
(1) http://www.yogajournal.com/basics/165
