Yoga
Yoga is provided through many fitness centres in Australia via a range of classes from beginner to advanced. It involves a range of physical movements from stretching and poses that require muscle control to meditative and mental techniques. In this capacity, it may also involve deep breathing and relaxation techniques.
Yoga's roots can be traced back to India where it is associated with Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. There are many different branches of yoga that employ various philosophies and physical techniques to deliver a variety of results. Primarily, yoga was originally used as a means to achieve various heightened physical and mental states.
Major branches of yoga in Hindu philosophy include:
- Karma Yoga
- Raja Yoga
- Jnana Yoga
- Bhakti Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
- Plus More
Hatha yoga is the most common type of yoga, and this is the type of yoga you will find in most gyms and fitness centres. Hatha yoga itself also features many different styles and variations popular around the country.
However, whether you are seeking yoga from a deeply meditative point of view or a great workout that helps you tone and relax at the same time, you will find practitioners offering yoga at a fitness centre near you. Check out the fitness centres at fitness.com.au and speak to someone today about the classes they provide relating to yoga.
