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World J Psychiatr. Oct 19, 2021; 11(10): 754-773
Published online Oct 19, 2021. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v11.i10.754
Published online Oct 19, 2021. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v11.i10.754
Type of yoga | Description |
Ashtanga | Six series of postures during breathing exercises |
Bikram | Twenty-six poses and a sequence of two breathing exercises that take place in heated rooms with high humidity |
Hatha | Basic postures and poses with breath regulation and meditation |
Iyengar | Focuses on the precise structural alignment of the body |
Jivamukti | Physically intense challenging postures with meditation |
Kripalu | Breathing exercises at the beginning, gentle stretches, and series of poses before final relaxation |
Kundalini | Chanting at the beginning and meditation aiming to release energy |
Sivananda | Based on a 5-point approach, including proper breathing, diet, relaxation, exercise, and positive thinking |
Vini | Based on in-depth training aiming to be an expert on anatomy and yoga therapy |
Prenatal | A type of yoga helping mothers with physical training and meditation |
Yin | Focuses on releasing tension through different joints |
- Citation: Nourollahimoghadam E, Gorji S, Gorji A, Khaleghi Ghadiri M. Therapeutic role of yoga in neuropsychological disorders. World J Psychiatr 2021; 11(10): 754-773
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v11/i10/754.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v11.i10.754