This YOGA is
in trend. Let’s admit it that we are living in a world facing yoga revolution. Yoga is
all around us and that also in quite different names and form. There are famous
yoga styles of Raj, Hatha, Kundalini, Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga. And there are
many variations of these like Hot yoga, Aero yoga, Vikram yoga, Power yoga, Yin
yoga, Flow yoga and even some very funny sounding names like Paddle yoga,
Underwater yoga, Beach yoga, Dog yoga or Paris yoga! A new practitioner may
wonder, ‘What is this all about? Which one is the best? Or what should I chose
and where?’ In reality this is all the same potato chips in different packets
and different flavors. Now you can chose according to your taste. Asking following
few questions to yourself will help you choose better and lead maximum satisfaction:
Yoga Holidays or Yoga Learning
Understanding your own goal is an important first step. Are you going
for a relaxing holiday with yoga as a theme or you really want to learn it? If
planning a holiday, then you can go for a retreat somewhere in Goa, Kerala,
Bali or Thailand. These retreats are set up on beautiful beaches or other
exotic locations. Yoga is supported by other more relaxing activities
like massage, sunbath, aroma therapy and healing. But if you want to really
LEARN Yoga then you would decide for a proper yoga school where classes are
intense and serious. Yoga classes are followed by proper diet plan, breathing
techniques, meditation and lectures. Your destination would be traditional ashrams or yoga school in Rishikesh, Bangalore or Dharamshala.
Health or Spirituality
Next thing to consider is what do you want to get from these yoga
classes? Are you looking for health and fitness? If reducing the weight, Detox
or getting a hot slim body is what you are looking for, then go for a more dynamic
and exercise based yoga. These include modern Ashtanga Yoga, Flow yoga, power
yoga or any other funny name. One time Vikram yoga was also in trend but slowly
it is losing its charm. But if focus is more on spiritual aims along with some
health then you should look for some yoga school offering mediation courses,
philosophy of yoga. Then again Kriya Yoga, Raj Yoga, Bhakti yoga are the right
choice. Look for those centers who clearly mention that the focus is on spiritual
aspects. There are some yoga schools offering Yoga Retreats with astrology or palmistry. This way these centers become double beneficial.
Peace or Party
So do you want to meditate in a peaceful place or looking for party and
fun. A school or retreat in secluded place on the side of Himalaya or Ganga is
an ideal place for peaceful rejuvenation while a school in the middle of city
with all activities nearby is the choice for party animals. Goa is the place
where you can do yoga in daytime while disco at the night.
Are you a Moody-Foody
Another very important aspect before choosing a right yoga school is to decide if you are willing to eat the food they provide. Many yoga schools run their courses with Plain and Satwik Diet and others have no rules. So are
you looking to do yoga with sea food and beer or in yogic manner?
Career or Fun
The Last aspect is to consider if you are seriously looking to pursue a
career of a yoga teacher or if you are just doing it for fun and learning.
These days yoga can bring great job opportunities or you can start your own
yoga studio or school. If this is the case then look for those schools who have
proper affiliation, providing Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher training course and if they have good
learned teachers. Also consider which style you want to focus upon, how many
students they take in each group. A very big group size may not be ideal in
this situation. But if you are looking for fun then try different things and
places.
I hope this article will help you choose carefully and will bring what
you are looking for. Finally read carefully about various school on this
website and decide yourself .