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| Ashtanga Originated by K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. This approach is quite aerobic and generally suits younger, fitter students. |
Ayurveda Ayurveda is an ancient Indian holistic practice including herbal medicines, diet, yoga, massage to maintain natural health. |
Bikram Taught by Bikram Choudhury in Bombay and other locations around the world in rooms heated to 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit - hence its other common name, Hot Yoga. |
Centres Retreat centres, Ashrams and similar community centres regularly offering Yoga classes and courses. |
| Hatha Introduced by Yogi Swatmarama in the 15th century it focuses on body postures and breathing with some meditation or relaxation techniques. |
Integral Developed by Swami Satchidananda, aiming to integrate the body and mind through postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation without too much emphasis on the form. |
Iyengar Created by B. K. S. Iyengar, this style is characterized by precision through perfect alignment with the aid of Yoga props and other furniture. |
Kripalu Developed by Yogi Amrit Desai, for the needs of Western students. Postural alignment and coordination of breath and movement are emphasized at first, meditation is included later into the practice. |
| Kriya Popularised by Paramahansa Yogananda's book Autobiography of a Yogi it consists of a number of techniques that aims to encourage spiritual development and experience. |
Kundalini Originated by Sikh master Yogi Bhajan it is designed to awaken and energise through posture, breath control, chanting, and meditation. |
 Managed EventsThis section is reserved for events planned and managed by YogaPlaces only - in association with specific centres and teachers. |
Meditation teaching Practices may vary as the emphasis is different in each tradition. Specific techniques might include breathing, mindfulness, prayer, absorbtion, visualisation, insight - or something else ! |
| Other listings Listings not currently occupying a separate category at the moment may relate to Dru Yoga, Tri Yoga, White Lotus Yoga, Ananda Yoga , Anusara Yoga, Jivamukti or something else |
Satyananda Developed by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, incorporating traditional practices such as breathing and relaxation. |
Scaravelli Inspirational Yoga teaching originated by Vanda Scaravelli. Featured in a book titled Awakening the Spine, focussing on finding a natural balance, the breath and awareness. |
Sivananda Created by Swami Vishnudevananda, it includes the Sun Salutation sequence, breathing exercises, relaxation, and mantra chanting. |
| Special yoga Yoga specifically aimed at a particular group of needs, (e.g. Yoga for Pregnancy, Yoga for children, Restorative and therapeutic yoga for injuries and/or Yoga for certain other conditions. |
Teacher training Courses offering advanced, professional development or similar, special learning modules for instructors. |
Viniyoga Continued by T. K. V. Desikachar. The emphasis is not on external ideals but on postures according to one’s individual needs and capacity. Focus on breathing is an important aspect. |
Yoga and retreat centres Places to find peace and spiritual renewal. Some may be linked to a particular tradtion or teaching but many host courses featuring different kinds of spiritual practices, including meditation and alternative treatments, as well as various styles of Yoga. |